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 […]
Category Archives: Akaroa New Zealand
Akaroa New Zealand, Akaroa and Lyttelton News, Black Cat News, Lyttelton New Zealand
QUEEN MARY 2 CRUISE SHIP : ESCORTING OUT OF LYTTELTON HARBOUR
Have you ever seen a cruise ship up close? We see about 50 cruise ships a year docking in Lyttleton Harbour, and the sheer size of these ships never stops impressing us! When we witness just how large these ships can be, we have to take a moment to consider what a feat of human […]
Akaroa and Lyttelton News, Akaroa New Zealand, Diamond Harbour Ferry, Lyttelton New Zealand
THINGS TO DO IN CHRISTCHURCH ON A LONG WEEKEND
Check out our most recent blog post about what is open in Christchurch since the earthquakes. New Zealand is known for its outdoor adventures: for glaciers and fjords, volcanoes and pristine beaches. And while New Zealanders do love to be outside, the fact is that most of us live in developed urban areas. Living in cities doesn’t […]
Akaroa and Lyttelton News, Akaroa New Zealand, Tourist Information, Wildlife Spotting
BLACK CAT LEADS THE PACK IN ECO-TOURISM
Black Cat may be well known as a tourism operator, but did you know that we’re also a leader in environmental management? From reducing energy consumption to donating a portion of every passenger fare to dolphin conservation, Black Cat takes extra measures to ensure the preservation of our environment. New Zealand’s first eco-tourism operator Established […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Akaroa and Lyttelton News, Akaroa New Zealand, Black Cat News
FIRST BLACK CAT CRUISE CUSTOMER COMES FORWARD
After an exhaustive search we have found one of the very first passengers from the first cruise in 1985. Brian Woods took part in the inaugural service and we have presented Brian with free cruises for the rest of his life. Brian joined former and current Black Cat staff members, customers and the original skipper […]