Akaroa Excursions and Tours

Sun, Feb 2, 2025

These are sample Shore Excursions available through independent tour operators. Tours may vary by arrival dates, port arrival and departure times. Additional excursions may be available directly through Oceania Cruises.

Akaroa Harbor Swim with Dolphins
Akaroa

Akaroa Harbour is the only place on the planet where you can swim in the wild with Hector's dolphins, the world's smallest and rarest dolphin. Get up close and personal with these friendly cute dolphins for a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Shore Excursion Size: Small
Shore Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Water/Beach
Food/Beverage: Beverage Included
Activity Level: Moderate

Duration Rates
3 Hours $170per person Learn More
Akaroa, Banks Peninsula with Giant's House
Akaroa

Experience Akaroa on this half-day tour that allows you to discover the local beauty and history of the area plus a portion of Banks Peninsula.

Shore Excursion Size: Small
Shore Excursion Type: Active, Cultural, Scenic, Walking
Food/Beverage: Snack
Activity Level: Easy

Duration Rates
2.5 Hours $86per person Learn More
Highlights and Jet Boat
Akaroa

Combining a brief city highlights overview of central Christchurch with an exhilarating Jetboat ride on the snow fed Waimakariri River in the shallow river flats, this is a day you will always remember.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard
Shore Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Water/Beach
Food/Beverage: None
Activity Level: Moderate

Duration Rates
6 Hours $213per person Learn More
A Nature Safari
Akaroa

Enjoy spectacular views, pet sheep and get up close and personal with penguins on this scenic, 4 hour nature safari along the wild coastline of New Zealand.

Shore Excursion Size: Small
Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic
Food/Beverage: Beverages, Snack Included
Activity Level: Moderate

Duration Rates
4 Hours $129per person Learn More
Two Hour Nature Safari
Akaroa

Enjoy spectacular views, pet sheep and get up close and personal with penguins on this scenic, 2-hour nature safari along the wild coastline of New Zealand.

Shore Excursion Size: Small
Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Activity Level: Moderate

Duration Rates
2 Hours $99per person Learn More
Sea Kayaking Adventure
Akaroa

Calling all kayakers: paddle with the seals and explore sea caves during this exciting sea kayaking tour in Pohatu Marine Preserve.

Shore Excursion Size: Small
Shore Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Water/Beach
Food/Beverage: Beverages, Snack Included
Activity Level: Moderate

Duration Rates
4 Hours $114per person Learn More
Sheep Farm Experience
Akaroa

This tour combines the scenic Akaroa Harbour with some magnificent viewing and photo opportunities from both the crater rim and the hill-top, together with a unique opportunity to visit a working sheep farm.

Shore Excursion Size: Small
Shore Excursion Type: Active, Cultural, Scenic, Walking
Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage
Activity Level: Easy

Duration Rates
2.5 Hours $80per person Learn More
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