Black Cat Group (Black Cat Cruises | Encounter Kaikoura)
Main Wharf, Akaroa
PO Box 80, Lyttelton
Black Cat Group operate two businesses – Black Cat Cruises (Akaroa) and Encounter Kaikoura (Kaikoura)
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 takes you on a journey around an extinct volcanic crater to experience majestic scenery and stunning wildlife. While onboard our modern catamaran, view the rare and playful NZ Hector’s dolphins, native fur seals, penguins and other seabirds.
Our 3.5-hour Swimming with Dolphins experience is a must for your bucket list—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim in the wild with the endangered Hector’s Dolphin, the world’s rarest and smallest dolphin. An intimate wildlife experience with max of only 12 swimmers, you’ll be guided by our experienced local crew and supported by world-class facilities in picturesque Akaroa.
Encounter Kaikoura
In New Zealand’s marine wildlife capital of Kaikōura, Encounter Kaikoura invites travellers to connect with nature in a truly unique and meaningful way. Our signature Dolphin Encounter offers your clients the unforgettable chance to swim with wild dusky dolphins, one of the world’s most playful and acrobatic species. Customers can choose to swim or watch from the boat, with all equipment provided and guided by our experienced crew.
For bird lovers, our Albatross Encounter showcases up to a dozen incredible albatross species, including the Wandering and Royal albatross, making it one of the world’s best pelagic birding tours.
As a long-standing eco-tourism operator, we’re committed to protecting Kaikōura’s marine environment while delivering meaningful wildlife experiences that travellers consistently call the highlight of their New Zealand trip.
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Main Wharf, Akaroa, Christchurch 7520, New Zealand