Save 10% on Adult and Child tours on our Akaroa Nature Cruise or Swimming with Dolphins experience. Black Cat Cruises, New Zealand’s pioneering eco-tourism operator, has led responsible marine mammal viewing since 1985. Based in Akaroa, we offer award-winning eco-tourism experiences, including the Akaroa Nature Cruise and Swimming with Dolphins. Our 2-hour Akaroa Nature Cruise
Activity Category: Dolphins & whales
Kewpie Cruises
SAVE 20% off your tour; Stay on board or get dropped off and spend an hour or a day on the beautiful island of Matakana. This is an idyllic beach visit. Beautiful beach walks, fishing, swimming, and picnics are popular. Please note Matakana Island drop off is available on the 11am or 12pm cruise subject to
Wings Over Whales
SAVE 16% on your Whale Watching flight; Whale watching by aeroplane allows you to see the whale in its entirety, as well as get around to more area to increase the chances of seeing other types of whales. All our aircraft are high winged which allows for unimpeded viewing and excellent photography, all with the
Dolphin Encounter
SAVE 10% on your tour; A tour to encounter Kaikoura’s dusky dolphins can only be described as magical and inspiring. The options available are snorkelling with the dolphins, all equipment is supplied, or watching the dolphins if you would rather stay on the boat and not get wet! The tours operate daily except for Christmas
Kaikoura Kayaks
SAVE 10% on your trip; Kaikoura’s Original Kayak Operator Est 1998. Experience the award winning ½ day guided sea kayaking tours amongst a multitude of marine life with a 100% success rate for seal viewing. Paddle with playful Fur Seals as they dive and manoeuvre around your kayak. Continue around the coastline for a chance
Whale Watch Kaikōura

SAVE 10% on an adult tour; Award winning Whale Watch Kaikōura – New Zealand’s only marine-based whale watching company offers visitors exciting close encounters with Giant Sperm Whales at all times of the year. Kaikōura’s semi resident Sperm Whales share their unique world with a host of other whale and dolphin species – all regular