One of the biggest and most annoying irritations when going on a cruise or swimming with dolphins is seasickness. Fortunately Black Cat Cruisesoperate in the sheltered waters of Akaroa Harbour, but sometimes when the swell is particularly large, or the dolphins we are trying to locate are slightly out of the harbour, we encounter turbulence and […]
The East Coast of New Zealand’s South Island is a place of contrast, beauty and history. Sightseeing options during your holidays here range from colonial towns and sleepy Maori fishing villages, to vibrant cities such as Dunedin and Christchurch. Things to do on the South Island East Coast include getting close to nature, wine tasting or getting […]
With a coastline of approximately 15,000 kilometres New Zealanders have always had and continue to have a close affinity with the ocean. Working within a company whose occupation it is to take passengers out on harbour cruises and swimming with the dolphins we the staff at Black Cat Cruises are at the heart of it all and […]
The shortest day is nearly upon us and whilst many are hoping it’s about to snow the fine weather has been great for cruising. We’ve had some special sightings of whales recently and hosted some VIPs including the former mayor of San Francisco and a NZ sports legend. We’re also looking forward to next summer […]
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11 THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN AKAROA
I grew up in Akaroa so I’m really surprised when I hear people say there is not much for children to do in the town, and that the hot pools of Hamner are a better bet. Sure the pools are a must do but you can’t go there every weekend and Akaroa offers something different for families. […]
Despite Akaroa’s close proximity to Christchurch, and our location on the other side of Banks Peninsula from Lyttelton, the resort township is unaffected by the Christchurch earthquake. All the cafes, restaurants, shops and accommodation businesses are operating as usual, with all the charm and atmosphere visitors have come to expect. At Black Cat we are […]
By Deneice Athurston I admit it – I’m a dolphin swim junkie and probably nowhere on the planet can I indulge this passion as much as in New Zealand. What makes New Zealand so special with regards to swimming with wild dolphins is that there are so many companies to choose from and each offer […]
There are two things that struck me most when the devasting earthquake in Christchurch The peaceful seaside village of Akaroa struck on the 22nd of February. The first was how powerful it is and how powerless you feel. There is nothing to do but sit (or hide) and wait until it is over. Then there’s the […]
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CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE UPDATE
One of the many damaged buildings after the devastating Christchurch earthquake We extend our thoughts and condolences to everyone affected by the Christchurch earthquake on Feb 22nd. For the benefit of our passengers and those looking to get away from the city, we want to let you know that everything is fully operational in Akaroa. […]
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TOP 10 PLACES: WHERE TO SWIM WITH DOLPHINS
New Zealand is home to 11 types of dolphins, and there are a handful of places in the country where you can swim with the playful creatures. Have you ever wondered where else in the world you can swim with dolphins? We have! We did a little research and came up with this round-up of […]