Black Cat your personal Dolphin Experience in NZ

A 2hr Nature Cruise in the majestic Akaroa Harbour.

Check out the schedule for both Ripapa and Quail Islands

Please note: Our booking system changed & you now need to book each way to and from the island separately. First book your trip from Lyttelton to Quail Island, add this journey to your cart, continue shopping and book Quail Island to Lyttelton. Please check you have one of each, not two of the same (i.e. 2 x Lyt - Quail)

Ripapa Island

Visit the historic Ripapa Island

Special Events

Check out our Special Events here

Swimming with Dolphins

Swimming with Dolphins tour is 3-hours in duration

Wetsuits, masks, hot showers, hot chocolate ALL included

Full briefing on dolphin’s expected behaviour from dedicated dolphin swim guide

Customers MUST be confident swimmers in open sea conditons as you will be in water 10-30 metres deep and life jackets are not permitted to be worn

Swimmers must be able to converse in English

Maximum 12 swimmers per vessel

Child must be over 8 years to swim with dolphins (8-12 years must be accompanied by adult swimmer)

Spectators can only be booked on a Swimming with Dolphins experience if they are accompanying a paying swim customer

Spectator space is only available on some vessels – if not displayed on your selected departure, please try another one