Did you know that you can charter Black Cat boats for private events? Our Canterbury Cat and Black Cat catamarans comfortably hold up to 80 people, providing the perfect venue for a unique and enjoyable function. A smooth evening From entertaining clients and staff to celebrating with friends and family, chartered cruises are a memorable […]
Category Archives: Akaroa and Lyttelton News
Quail Island lies in the flooded crater of an extinct volcano, a short Black Cat ferry ride from Lyttleton. While it is Canterbury’s largest island, Quail Island is only 81 hectares in area and easily explored in half a day. Rich in history and boasting a wealth of activities, the uninhabited island makes for a […]
Akaroa and Lyttelton News, Akaroa New Zealand, Hector's Dolphins
HELP PROTECT OUR FRIENDLIEST DOLPHIN
Hector’s dolphins are the highlight of many Black Cat cruises, and rightfully so. Known to be the smallest and friendliest dolphin species, Hector’s are found only in New Zealand. Aside from their playful dispositions, the dolphins are notable for their rounded dorsal fins and short snouts. Our mission When Black Cat was established in 1985, […]
CD Traveller.com based in the UK has also named swimming with dolphins in Akaroa as one of their top 10 things to do in New Zealand. Swimming with dolphins in Akaroa Whale watch tours in Kaikoura Tucking into a Maori meal and cultural tour Partying up a storm in Wellington […]
Akaroa and Lyttelton News, Akaroa New Zealand, Testimonials
GREAT FEEDBACK ON LYTTLETON WILDLIFE CRUISE
This is just a little note to thank Black Cat Cruises for a wonderful trip. We took our two little people out on your Lyttelton Wildlife Cruise on Monday (Labour Day). The weather was perfect and we saw lots of dolphins, one busy young fur seal, some nesting shags and other sea birds. The skipper […]
Our new location in Lyttelton is two doors down and we are now located at 5 Norwich Quay. We will have a big sign on the old building so any customers reporting to the old address will easily be redirected to the new one. Meantime work is completed on the repairs to the Akaroa wharf […]
Recently we were lucky enough to see a southern right whale in Lyttelton which appeared very relaxed and was even seen to rubbing itself up against the rocks near a beach. It seems it is not the first time this whale has done this because the attached video shows the same whale two years ago […]
The Great Quail island treasure hunt is on from 1st December to 31st March. Grab a map and hunt out the clues located all over the island. Every correct entry wins a prize valued at $5 and one lucky entrant will win a holiday in Stewart Island. Ferries depart daily at 10.20am and 12.20pm.
Akaroa and Lyttelton News, Akaroa New Zealand, Hector's Dolphins, Wildlife Spotting
ONE IN A MILLION EXPERIENCE SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS
Black Cat Cruises guide Laura Hansen captured this amazing photo of a dolphin ‘spy-hopping’ in Akaroa Harbour. Jason Hagedorn, from Chicago, was swimming with dolphins when the dolphin raised vertically out of the water for an eye to eye encounter. Spy-hopping is the term given to a dolphin or whale raising its head vertically out […]
I just wanted to pass on a big thank you to Hamish and Julian for a wonderful trip swimming with the amazing Hector’s dolphins on Sunday. It was a truly incredible experience made even better by their shared knowledge and enthusiasm which was inspiring. I ended up with some pretty good pics so thought I […]