Coast up Close Scenic Tours

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1. Adrianna Ling ★★★★★

   I want to say this is by far the best wildlife cruise I have ever been. We saw so many wildlife and dolphins! Tony and Mafi are absolutely amazing, they are both well experienced, knowledgeable and they have been so accommodating throughout the whole journey. You can tell they are just good sorts. If you are looking for something fun to do I highly recommend this them! 10/10.

   almost 3 months ago
2. Maria Govyazina ★★★★★

   Great trip. Small boat for a smaller group which makes it for a better experience. We saw a lot of dolphins, seals, shags and a penguin. And the views are amazing. It can get very windy at times, so have some layers ready.

   almost 2 years ago
3. Julia Hartmann ★★★★★

   We had such a great trip! Saw lots of wildlife like dolphin (with babies!!), seals, a star fish and lots of birds. Highly recommend going out with Tony and Mafi.

   almost 3 years ago

1. berenike kern ★★★★★

   I had a lovely trip with coast up close. Tony the skipper is very nice and has lots of information about Akaroa harbour and wildlife. We saw penguins, dolphins, seals and many birds! also loved scruffy, the dog :D would definitely recommend!

   almost 3 years ago
2. Josef Höhnow ★★★★★

   Great experience! Akaroa Harbour has an incredible scenery and amazing wildlife. We saw penguins, seals and even dolphins. Our skippers Tony and Mafi made us feel very welcome. They are very passionate about nature & conservation. All in all a very personal experience on a comfortable boat with friendly local people! I would definitely come back!

   almost 3 years ago
3. Sue K ★★★★★

   The boat was smaller than I thought but the smaller the closer to the wildlife. The skipper Tony, his fellow and a friendly boat dog Scruffy. What a great team! This small-group tour gave us a more comfortable and enjoyable experience. Highly recommended. Tip: You may need to allow enough time to get to Akaroa. Might take time to find parking near the main wharf during the peak season. Better use the public toilet before getting on the boat. Tour duration: about 2.5 hrs.

   almost 5 years ago

1. Mary Morse ★★★★★

   We took a trip with Tony in November and it was one of the high points of our 2 week stay in NZ. Highlights: Hector dolphins playing & racing under our boat, fur seals basking on rocks, catching fish, pulling a lobster trap and exploring caves! Tony was very knowledgeable about everything to do with the water and Akaroa. We also learned so much about NZ culture and history. I highly recommend the trip!

   more 6 years ago

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