Exciting Things to Do in Akaroa for Thrill Seekers
THE 5 BEST Extreme Activities & Thrilling Things to Do in Akaroa
Exciting Things to Do in Akaroa for Thrill Seekers
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- lkrocksScottsdale, AZ360 contributionsAwesome tour and crew!!! Derek, max, Abi all rocked it…wonderful views and easy boat to see them from, great narration too.Written 21 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- fsBangkok, Thailand1 contributionAmazing. Amazing. Amazing!
Steve and Beth are very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The small group of people per trip made us feel safe and gave us a nice, cosy experience.
Got to swim with multiple pods of dolphins, coming right up to us. We had plenty of time in the water (40mins) with dolphins all around us at all times. There were so many! Saw other animals in their habitat such as fur seals too.
All-round, it was one of the top highlights of our trip.
Other notes:
- wetsuits are very clean and dry.
- boat is clean and safe. spacious.
- hot drinks and snacks after the swim was yum.
- part of what we paid goes into the hector dolphin reserve/research.Written 17 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - trenna FAmberley, New Zealand10 contributionsAn amazing trip my first time in a a kayak and our guide Lucia was patient and knowledgeable. I loved it, would highly recommend. A great way to spend and afternoon in AkaroaWritten 13 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Matthew S1 contributionGreat experience. Beautiful views and a fun ride. The bikes were excellent and made what would have been a very challenging ride quite enjoyable.Written 13 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- A World TravellerOttawa, Canada25 contributionsThis small jetboat is the perfect way to see the Akaroa harbour with a passionate local tour guide AND get the exhilaration that you are looking for!
If you're up for the bumpy ride, and getting tossed around a little - the front 2 rows are definitely for you. If you want speed, with less bumps and sways, the back will likely be more what you're looking for.
In both cases you will explore areas of the harbour that are not explored by any other tours, as this boat is much smaller and faster that the others. It can go into the caves where the larger boats cannot, and with it's speed it can explore more of the harbour!
I was concerned about getting wet on the jet boat, but other than a few splashes at the end (which I will get to), you barely get sprayed at all. Think of this boat as more of a speed boat.
At the end of the tour, on your way back to the harbour, we did some pretty insane 360 degree spins in the boat! Definitely the most exhilarating part of the tour, and a great way to end on a high! This is the time when the front section gets pushed around the most - but if you brace yourself, you'll be totally fine!
We had tourist and locals of all ages on our boat ride, so if you're up for some fun, this is definitely the tour for you!
The one downside is that due to the speed and size of the boat, you are not allowed to bring any belongings with you on the boat. You can bring your phone or a small digital camera that can fit in a pocket (as you will have time to take photos at certain stops), but you definitely do this ride for the EXPERIENCE - not for the photos you will leave with.
It is still without a doubt an amazing experience that I highly recommend!Written 24 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
