Akaroa Scenic Cruises
Private tours for our Airbnb guests
at Akaroa Coastal Retreat
100% local family owned and operated
Wildlife, Geology, History
of Banks Peninsula
Avoid the crowds - small groups
Accommodation/Cruise Options
Private Cruises
for
Akaroa Coastal Retreat's
accommodation guests
Enquire, when booking accommodation with us, about a private late afternoon cruise with Akaroa Harbour's amazing scenery and wildlife
NZD $160 minimum charge
What people say about us
"We had a great stay at Jenny and John’s. The place has everything you need for a short stay. The main thing that stood out was Jenny and John’s hospitality. They were very welcoming and made us feel like part of the family. A trip on their son's boat is a must do. We saw penguins, Hector's dolphins, seals, albatross... and they do not chase them like some other tour operators. One evening we also saw orca in the bay which apparently only happens a few times a year so we felt particularly blessed."
Jennifer on Airbnb, Dec 23
"We had an amazing time on the Akaroa harbor cruise with Oliver and Aommy! Being the only guests made it feel like a private charter, and we enjoyed a fantastic time with the bonus of seeing dolphins. Oliver and Aommy’s expertise shone as they shared in-depth knowledge about the Akaroa harbour’s rich history. Their passion for local wildlife was evident, and we learned about the diverse marine life while getting the chance to witness dolphins in their natural habitat. This cruise not only provided scenic beauty but also served as an educational and enriching experience."
Alexander on Google, Feb 24
"We enjoyed a lovely stay at Jenny and John’s, and added their nature cruise on Southern Wanderer to our stay, which we thoroughly recommend doing. We saw multiple pods of Hector's dolphin, penguins and other seabirds during the 2-hour cruise. We suspect the variety of wildlife seen was due to the small boat size with limited numbers - having been on other wildlife trips in Akaroa this was the best one so far! The studio was lovely - the views were spectacular even on the rainy days and the stay was super peaceful. Highly recommended!"
Sara on Airbnb, Dec 21
"Great choice for a more personal trip to the outstanding maritime landscape and wildlife in Akaroa. It's an awesome provider, a real Kiwi family business of lovely people. We can totally recommend it, and will definitely choose them again. They are offering great accommodations too."
Jan on Google, Dec 20
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