Akaroa is one of my favourite places in Canterbury. It’s just 90 minutes drive away. I was meant to go out dolphin swimming for a friend’s birthday (just as a non-swimmer), but it got a bit rough and they recommended non-swimmers give it a miss as the swells on the boat would make us sick. So I hopped on-board the Blackcat Harbour Cruise instead while my friends swam with the Hector’s dolphins.
This is a white-capped albatross – it landed beside the boat and checked us out.
The smallest dolphin in the world – the Hector’s dolphin, They are also very quick and hard to photograph.
Hector’s Dolphin swimming under the bow of the boat.
My friends swimming with the Hector’s dolphins.
Christchurch Daily Photo 
4 responses to “Akaroa Harbour Cruise”
Looks like you had a good time.
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What a grand experience this must have been. The little dolphin is adorable.
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Looks like things actually worked out really good in your favour, and the dolphins and scenery you captured are quite an inspiration! Also I will have to admit this is the first time I’ve ever seen a photo of the Akaroa Yacht Club and the lighthouse from the middle of the harbour too — make me want to visit Akaroa in a big way!
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The dolphin’s a marvel!
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