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Monthly Archives: December 2017

NOT ONE BUT THREE – ENDANGERED HECTOR’S DOLPHIN CALVES SPOTTED IN AKAROA HARBOUR, BANKS PENINSULA

Passengers aboard two of our Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruises yesterday (Thursday November 30th) were delighted to spot three Hector’s Dolphin calves. Black Cat Cruises crew and guests spotted two mothers with their baby calves just past Onuku Bay in Banks Peninsula’s Akaroa Harbour during the afternoon, after seeing a solo Hector’s Dolphin with its calf […]

WIN FAMILY TICKET’S TO MORE FM’S SUMMER SAILING TO QUAIL ISLAND

Quail Island has a fascinating past set within the stunning surroundings of Lyttelton Harbour. Enjoy a half day or full day trip to the island when you jump on Black Cat Cruises Quail Island ferry. In just fifteen minutes you’ll be standing on your island escape, ready for relaxation or adventure. Native vegetation, an abundance […]