Kids Cruise Free

Kids Cruise Free in Akaroa | These School Holidays!

Spring is a beautiful time to explore Akaroa and experience the incredible wildlife of the harbour. Join our Akaroa Nature Cruise and look out for Hector’s dolphins, fur seals, seabirds and other amazing marine wildlife.

Enjoy the fresh spring air, stunning scenery and a relaxing cruise through one of New Zealand’s most beautiful harbours. It’s a great way for the whole family to experience Banks Peninsula, learn about the local wildlife and create special memories together.

Make the most of the September/October school holidays with a family adventure in Akaroa. From 26 September to 11 October, kids cruise FREE on our Akaroa Nature Cruise when travelling with a full-paying adult. Use promo code FREEKIDS at checkout.

Kids Cruise FREE these School Holidays!

Bring the kids to Akaroa these spring school holidays and they can cruise for FREE on our Akaroa Nature Cruise. Valid from 26 September – 11 October. Up to 2 kids free per full paying adult. Not to be used in conjunction with any other promotions. Online bookings only.
Use promo code: FREEKIDS

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*Terms & Conditions

  • Each offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion, sales or discounts
  • Up to 2 kids free per full paying adult.
  • Offers apply to new bookings only
  • Offer only available when booked directly on our website
  • All offer terms and availability subject to change

To book a special offer please use promotion code where relevant or call us direct on 0800 436 574

Deals must be booked directly with us and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer

AWARD WINNING ADVENTURES

For over 4 decades Black Cat has been recognised nationally and internationally with numerous tourism and conservation awards and are recognised as New Zealand's first true eco-tourism operator

Department of Conservation partner badge for Black Cat Cruises

Awarded by the Department of Conservation for our safe and sustainable practices with the environment and wildlife we work around

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We partner with Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust to help protect our local environment and wildlife

Qual Mark Gold partner badge for Black Cat Cruises

Qualmark endorsed, the only Akaroa cruise operator with an Enviro-Gold award

We are Proud to be a Guardian Member of Sustainable Travel International. Together, we're creating a better future for destinations and the people who live there

Black Cat Cruises was voted the #1 experience out of the Top 100 Bucket List for Experience OZ + NZ

Consistently ranked in the top 10% of global attractions as a repeat winner of the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award.

Lonely Planet recognised our Swimming With Dolphins experience as one of the Top 10 Marine Mammal Experiences in the world

The New Zealand Tourism Award winners on multiple occasions as well being finalists as recently as 2025.

AWARD WINNING ADVENTURES

For over 4 decades Black Cat has been recognised nationally and internationally with numerous tourism and conservation awards and are recognised as
New Zealand's first true eco-tourism operator

Awarded by the Department of Conservation for our safe and sustainable practices with the environment and wildlife we work around

We partner with Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust to help protect our local environment and wildlife

We are proud to be a Guardian Member of Sustainable Travel International. Together, we're creating a better future for destinations and the people who live there

We are proud to hold Qualmark Enviro-Gold award for sustainability

Black Cat Cruises was voted the #1 experience out of the Top 100 Bucket List for Experience OZ + NZ

Consistently ranked in the top 10% of global attractions as a repeat winner of the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award

Lonely Planet recognised our Swimming With Dolphins experience as one of the Top 10 Marine Mammal Experiences in the world

The New Zealand Tourism award winners on multiple occasions as well being finalists as recently as 2025

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ABOUT US

The award-winning Black Cat Cruises is not only an acclaimed success in New Zealand's tourism industry but also internationally recognised as an eco-tourism pioneer. We hold the honour of being the first to introduce cruises in Akaroa, and we're proud to be New Zealand's very first eco-tourism operator.

OUR LOCATIONS

Our Nature Cruises and Dolphin Swimming experiences depart from stunning Akaroa Harbour, just a 90-minute scenic drive from Christchurch. Meanwhile, our Diamond Harbour ferry, Quail Island ferry, and Ripapa Island trips depart from the Lyttelton Wharf in Christchurch