Akaroa Dolphins
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Akaroa DolphinsCommercial organisation |
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Akaroa |
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Marine Animals
Dolphin Watching
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Reviews
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Nice and friendly staff.
FramiskaH -
Great service, informative captain/guide.
Roger Hawkins -
Absolutely pleasant experience.
Chea Hao Wong -
Very friendly knowledgable crew, very obliging.
Derek Puplett -
Knowledgeable captain.
Ross D
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Really lovely staff and beautiful scenery.
Informative and interesting commentary from the skipper.
We managed to catch a glimpse of a hectors dolphin and saw seals and little penguins.
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Fab boat, spectacular day, lots of interesting facts and info, saw the Hector dolphins mothers and babies, and the local seals basking in the sun.
Had a wonderful time and highly recommend.
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We had a really fantastic trip with Akaroa dolphins on their.
3x adults and 4 children. There were only about 20x people on the boat as it was a weekday. This made the experience as it felt like we had the boat to ourselves at times. So many spaces to sit and enjoy the cruise. We saw lots of Hector dolphins which made it so special. We also saw seals on the rocks. We were amazed by some of the beautiful scenery we got to enjoy. To top it off we were given a complimentary drink and baking and enjoyed having the dolphin trackerdog on board.. Our family loved our trip so much. Would definitely recommend. The boat appears brand new!
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Absolutely great trip.
We've seen a lot of hector dolphines, penguins and even seals. Great kind staff and a stunning landscappe. Absolute worth the money!!
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Nice two hour cruise on the open sea.
Have seen Hectors Dolphins, penguins and seals, Staff are very helpful and nice.
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We had a great time using this company.
The boat is modern, funky and clean with various seating options. We sat upfront - be prepared to get wet on rocky days - but this was all part of the fun! Very informative throughout and we were also entertained on board by Buster the dolphin-hearing dog. We were given a complimentary drink on arrival (wine, beer or soft) and an enormously tasty home baked cookie during the cruise. A storm had just passed through Akaroa the day before, so we were advised the cruise would be rough (TIP: If you are prone to sea sickness, purchase some Sealegs tablets from the Akaroa pharmacy at least an hour before. Worked wonders for us and ensured we enjoyed the cruise, no matter how rough the sea was). Because of the weather conditions, the route was slightly limited but we still saw plenty of seals and geographical sights. We did catch a short and unexpected glimpse of a dolphin - they just didn't want to make a big appearance that day - which is apparently quite rare. We would definitely use this company again. Great value and excellent customer service and communication to ensure the cruise still went ahead safely, despite the lingering bad weather.
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Small boat and friendly hosts, special dolphins and penguin detector.
Wonderful landscapes and very interesting wildlife, with 100% chance to see dolphins and seals (and sometimes penguins).
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Amazing and super friendly staff.
Free drinks and cookies. Family owned. Our guide was really putting an effort in to get us to see some dolphins. We saw lots of em plus seals, penguins and albatross. Definitely worth the money.
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Absolutely pleasant experience.
They provide complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks and cookies as promised. The crews are informative and friendly. The cruise is comfortable with toilet on board. The Dolphins are lovely and they happily swim around the cruise. Highly recommended.
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Awesome trip, you have to be patient, it took us three attempts to swim with the dolphins but well worth the wait.
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Wonderful cruise, nice people, we saw dolphins and seals.
We loved Hector, the dog on the boat, He barked when he saw or heard dolphins - so cute.
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A good organised company, we saw dolphins and swimmed in the sea, but the dolphins went away, so we got some money back.
Our company "Akaroa Dolphins" does not have a permitt to swim with dolphins, we offer a two hour wildlife cruise and would hope to show you not only our very special and rare Hectors Dolphins but also NZ fur seals,Little Blue Penguins, visit sea caves and have a really good look around Akaroa's Beautiful volcanic harbour. If you are ever in Akaroa again please come and visit us at 65 Beach Road and you will be guaranteed an unforgettable experience.
Regards
The Akaroa Dolphins Team.
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Are mainly interested in doing business.
Not very helpful. Short information and too strict.
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Really lovely staff and beautiful scenery.
Informative and interesting commentary from the skipper.
We managed to catch a glimpse of a hectors dolphin and saw seals and little penguins.
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Fab boat, spectacular day, lots of interesting facts and info, saw the Hector dolphins mothers and babies, and the local seals basking in the sun.
Had a wonderful time and highly recommend.
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We had a really fantastic trip with Akaroa dolphins on their.
3x adults and 4 children. There were only about 20x people on the boat as it was a weekday. This made the experience as it felt like we had the boat to ourselves at times. So many spaces to sit and enjoy the cruise. We saw lots of Hector dolphins which made it so special. We also saw seals on the rocks. We were amazed by some of the beautiful scenery we got to enjoy. To top it off we were given a complimentary drink and baking and enjoyed having the dolphin trackerdog on board.. Our family loved our trip so much. Would definitely recommend. The boat appears brand new!
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Absolutely great trip.
We've seen a lot of hector dolphines, penguins and even seals. Great kind staff and a stunning landscappe. Absolute worth the money!!
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Nice two hour cruise on the open sea.
Have seen Hectors Dolphins, penguins and seals, Staff are very helpful and nice.
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Small boat and friendly hosts, special dolphins and penguin detector.
Wonderful landscapes and very interesting wildlife, with 100% chance to see dolphins and seals (and sometimes penguins).
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We had a great time using this company.
The boat is modern, funky and clean with various seating options. We sat upfront - be prepared to get wet on rocky days - but this was all part of the fun! Very informative throughout and we were also entertained on board by Buster the dolphin-hearing dog. We were given a complimentary drink on arrival (wine, beer or soft) and an enormously tasty home baked cookie during the cruise. A storm had just passed through Akaroa the day before, so we were advised the cruise would be rough (TIP: If you are prone to sea sickness, purchase some Sealegs tablets from the Akaroa pharmacy at least an hour before. Worked wonders for us and ensured we enjoyed the cruise, no matter how rough the sea was). Because of the weather conditions, the route was slightly limited but we still saw plenty of seals and geographical sights. We did catch a short and unexpected glimpse of a dolphin - they just didn't want to make a big appearance that day - which is apparently quite rare. We would definitely use this company again. Great value and excellent customer service and communication to ensure the cruise still went ahead safely, despite the lingering bad weather.
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Amazing and super friendly staff.
Free drinks and cookies. Family owned. Our guide was really putting an effort in to get us to see some dolphins. We saw lots of em plus seals, penguins and albatross. Definitely worth the money.