Akaroa Cruise Port Guide

This family business, managed by 6th and 7th generation Banks Peninsula locals and a passionate team, offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience. They maintain small passenger groups to provide more room and ensure guests enjoy the cruise without overcrowding or missing dolphin sightings.

Escape city lights for an intimate 'Night Awe' tour of Akaroa's pristine dark skies with expert astronomer Luca to explore the Southern Hemisphere's celestial wonders. You will use a 10-inch Dobsonian telescope for visual observations and a ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope for live astrophotography to witness the breathtaking Milky.

Visit Alpacas Farm in a stunning location to learn about and get up close with these loving animals while creating memories with friends and family. Guests must drive to the farm themselves or check the operator's website for transport providers.

This premium 3-hour sea kayak safari through a pristine marine reserve and harbour features a knowledgeable local nature guide, wildlife, and beautiful scenery. Located in the heart of Akaroa, this tour maximizes water time by eliminating the need to drive to a launching area.

This Guided Kayak Safari is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to paddle through a marine reserve in an extinct volcano basin in amazing Akaroa while viewing unique geology and breathtaking scenery. You may have chance sightings of endangered marine life, including Hector's dolphins and white-flippered penguins.

Our limited, small-group tours offer amazing wildlife views and access where others cannot go, led by a friendly crew and Tony, a real Kiwi exploring Banks Peninsula since the 1960s. Scruffy the boat dog joins the afternoon trips, and the knowledgeable crew enjoys meeting and talking with guests.

This 3-hour eco-friendly sailing adventure on a peaceful sailboat without engine noise offers an intimate experience for a maximum of 30 guests inside an extinct volcano crater. You will enjoy long, respectful encounters with rare dolphins and dramatic volcanic scenery on this quiet wildlife cruise.

This energetic yet soulful two-hour experience offers active adventurers the chance to ride a bike up an extinct volcano towering over the Pacific Ocean's blue waters. It is a must-do opportunity to explore the best of this amazing corner of New Zealand.

Join local guides on an intimate sea-kayaking safari through an untouched marine reserve in a flooded volcanic crater using safe, stable, New Zealand-made kayaks. This spectacular adventure features mind-blowing geology and scenery as you paddle through clear turquoise water.

Located 90 minutes from Christchurch, New Zealand's only guided daily tour of the sun offers a safe, fascinating daytime experience for all ages and Akaroa day-trippers. Using a specialized solar telescope, you will observe sunspots, solar flares, and intricate surface activity in stunning detail.

This award-winning nature cruise aboard a modern catamaran with large viewing decks and indoor seating offers comfort, panoramic views, and expert commentary from a knowledgeable skipper. You will cruise through Akaroa Harbour to encounter unique wildlife, including rare Hector’s dolphins, New Zealand fur seals, penguins, and seabirds.

This 2.5-hour shore excursion includes a pickup from Akaroa Wharf for a guided tour of the township, inner bays, and a working sheep farm. The trip features a visit to a local cheese factory for tastings and travel along the old volcanic crater rim for magnificent harbour views.

Enjoy a 2.5-hour guided sightseeing shore excursion exploring Akaroa township, the harbour, and the Banks Peninsula after being picked up from the Akaroa Wharf. The tour travels through the township and inner bays to a local cheese factory for tastings and along the old volcanic crater rim for magnificent views.

While your ship is in port, take this shore excursion through the scenic Banks Peninsula to visit Christchurch and see how it is emerging from the 2011 earthquake. You will admire New Zealand's magnificent scenery and take a brief stroll through the city’s beautiful botanic gardens.

This shore excursion from Akaroa port features a scenic trip through the Banks Peninsula to experience Christchurch's grand architecture and gardens. It includes entry to the International Antarctic Centre for the Snow and Ice Experience, Blue Penguin Encounter, and an exhilarating ride.

This comprehensive shore excursion from Akaroa port includes a trip through the beautiful Banks Peninsula and a tour of Christchurch's sights. You will also visit Willowbank Wildlife Reserve to meet the elusive kiwi along with exotic visitors like deer, wallabies, otters, gibbons, and lemurs.

This unique shore excursion from Akaroa combines a tour of the Banks Peninsula and Christchurch with a guided visit to the famous Giant's House. The trip includes travel via the Akaroa Highway for beautiful views, a stop at the Botanical Gardens, and a guided tour highlighting the city centre.

This self-guided audio tour features a downloadable mp3 guide and map to explore the tranquil seaside town of Akaroa, known for its volcanic hills and dolphins. You will enjoy stunning natural views along the harbour and the area's tranquil setting.