Kids Cruise Free

KIDS CRUISE FREE IN AKAROA |  1 June – 31 August 2026

Winter is a spectacular time to embark on the cosiest adventure in Akaroa, where crisp coastal air, breathtaking scenery, and incredible wildlife encounters await. Explore the peaceful harbour with fewer crowds, spot Hector’s dolphins, fur seals, and penguins and take in stunning landscapes from the water, where nature truly thrives.

Warm your heart onboard with complimentary hot chocolates, tea, and coffee, and rug up warm with our cosy blankets as you cruise through one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking harbours. Nurture your curiosity and your family’s sense of wonder as you discover Akaroa’s incredible marine life up close.

Celebrate the beauty of winter in Canterbury with Black Cat Cruises on an unforgettable family adventure. This winter, kids cruise free on the Akaroa Nature Cruise, use promo code FREEKIDS at checkout. It’s one of the best winter activities near Christchurch and the perfect cosy day out for the whole family.

Kids Cruise FREE this Winter

Dolphins, wildlife and magic family moments!  Bring the kids to Akaroa this winter and they can cruise for FREE on our Akaroa Nature Cruise. Valid from 1 June – 31 August. Up to 2 kids free per full paying adult. One promo code per booking. 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

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

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

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

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 New Zealand's very first eco-tourism operator.

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OUR LOCATIONS

Our Nature Cruises and Dolphin Swimming experience depart from the stunning Akaroa harbour which is only a 90 minute scenic drive from Christchurch. The Diamond Harbour, Quail Island ferry and Ripapa Island trips depart from the Lyttelton Wharf in Christchurch.

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