Sailing and Wildlife Tour Akaroa Fox II Sailing | La Vacanza Travel

Sailing and Wildlife Tour Akaroa Fox II Sailing

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Destination: New Zealand, Canterbury, Akaroa
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  • 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Akaroa
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Sail in the crater of an extinct volcano with the rarest dolphins in the world. Long encounters and beautiful scenery. 3 hour trip on a quiet sailboat in nature. You can also see penguins, seals and albatross. The Fox II is a vintage sailboat, almost 100 years old! Made from wood, 2 masts and 6 sails. It is the oldes ketch in New Zealand. Has been in movies, TV shows and is famous all over the world. Visit amazing sea caves, cliffs, waterfalls and venture out into the pacific on this safe, quiet, truely memorable experience. Eco friendly, with minimal carbon footprint. Make the choice for a better future.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
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Pass By: Akaroa Lighthouse, Beach Road, Akaroa, Akaroa New Zealand

Built in 1880 and moved to this site in 1980. The original lighthouse from Akaroa Heads.

Pass By: Akaroa, Akaroa, Canterbury Region, South Island

See Akaroa Harbour and all the animals including Hectors Dolphins, NZ Fur Seals, Little Blue Penguins and Albatross

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Coffee and/or Tea - Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate and Biscuits
  • Alcoholic Beverages - Local wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages for purchase

Exclusions

    Additional Info

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

    Departure Point

    Departure Point

    Daly's Wharf, Dalyʼs Wharf, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Duration & Voucher Info

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    2 hours 45 minutes

    Cancellation Policy

    User's Reviews

    Joy_H

    23 Apr, 2024

    We saw so much wildlife and so many Hectors Dolphins. It was incredible. The scenery was marvelous. Very knowledgeable narration.. knew all the facts.

    Paradise18959442124

    18 Apr, 2024

    We booked this cruise quite some time ago before our trip to New Zealand. I have personally visited Akaroa 10 years ago and took another cruise and saw the Dolphins so this Time hope that my family can also enjoy it. But when we show up at the departure time at the harbor, there was no boat at all, i have to call them with my roaming phone number and was told that cruise was CANCELLED!!!! they said the cancellation is due to bad weather, this was a whole LIE, that day was just perfect weather, 17th April 2024, with shining sun shine and very little breeze. I had to immediately go to BLACK CAT CRUISE to book another boat cruise, that was fantastic. This company just cancelled the trip because there was not much guests, i guess. VERY IRRESPONSIBLE company, i warn all people to take care of this and hope that will not ruin our precious vacation. I travel a lot and normally , for these companies who work for tourists, they must be responsible forntheir clients, like in Iceland , i was the only guest for a fishing trip in a small rainy day.

    MJB76NZ

    09 Apr, 2024

    Amazing trip on a historic ketch. Informative about the history, geology and current happenings in Akaroa. Brilliant to be under sail for some of the trip too. Saw Dolphins, Seals, marine birdlife and some amazing local geography. All whilst sailing in an old volcanic crater.

    Karan_S

    03 Apr, 2024

    We got to see dolphins multiple times, as well as seals!! The area was really beautiful and the captain and staff were super nice and informative. This might have been my first time on a sailboat and it was an awesome experience. Akaroa is also generally a pretty town too and the drive down to it was breathtaking, so would also consider leaving some time to explore before or after your sailing trip.

    986emilyf

    02 Apr, 2024

    This was an unforgettable experience and one of our most treasured memories from our trip to New Zealand! This is so much better than hopping on a large touristy motorboat! Sailboats let you experience the water in such a wonderful way. The sails filled with wind and we glided out of the harbor and into the Pacific and back again for a breathtaking ride. Hector's dolphins swam right beside us as the skipper played classical music; we spotted seals and even a blue penguin. The boat itself has a fascinating history-- it was once owned by world-renowned sailor and America's Cup winner, Sir Peter Blake. The skipper is a fountain of knowledge about the area and narrates your voyage as you pass important landmarks. I am so grateful we found the Fox II, and we'll never forget it.

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    Dophins, seals and penguins!

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    Captain Roy rocks on the Fox 2!

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    Sailing at Akaroa

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    Awesome sailing with dolphins experience

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    What a brilliant adventure to go on - a real gem

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