2014 Akaroa Photo Album

Have a look at the best photos from todays cruises

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Christchurch attractions - Baby play time!

Baby play time!

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

The nursery pool is looking very full of New Zealand fur seals pups. I would love to have a play! They look so cute with their big brown eyes and whiskers.

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things to do in Christchurch - Beautiful Day!

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

What a stunning day we have in Akaroa today. Did you know that Akaroa was a popular whaling port with American and European whalers from the 1790's. There are 4 tri pots on display on the Akaroa water front (also one in the museum). They are designed t...

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Akaroa attractions - History Lesson today, Onawe.

History Lesson today, Onawe.

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

At the shallow head of Akaroa harbour between Barry’s Bay and Duvauchelle lies the once fortified Ngāi Tahu pā, Ōnawe. The distinctive whale-shaped peninsula juts out into the water and was the site of a bloody massacre when it was invaded by the Ngāti...

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things to do in Christchurch - Coming up for air.

Coming up for air.

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

A Hectors dolphin coming up for air. Lovely shot.

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things to do in Christchurch - Le Grande swim.

Le Grande swim.

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

It was the Le Grande Swim in Akaroa today, a Hector"s dolphin decided to join in!!!

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Akaroa activities - From above.

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

Our lovely Krystal took this photo of the fog on her way to work this morning. Akaroa and a cruise ship is down there somewhere!!!! Beautiful photo.

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things to do in Christchurch - Can you guess whitch ship is in Akaroa today?

Can you guess whitch ship is in Akaroa today?

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

Akaroa was woken by the unusual sound of a fog horn this morning. The Oosterdam is out there somewhere!!! This was taken from the wharf at 8.30am.

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Akaroa - Oceanic Discoverer

Oceanic Discoverer

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

Our second ship in today is the Oceanic Discoverer she is a luxury expedition cruise ship operating in Australia and Oceania. She carries 72 passengers. She has four passenger decks, containing a total of just 36 spacious Staterooms, an open seat dinin...

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Christchurch attractions - I wonder?

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

We get lots of dolphin shots off our swim boats and I quite often wonder about the scars on their skin. The Hectors Dolphins skin is very delicate and can scar easily. If you have been lucky enough to swim with us in Akaroa, you will know that this is ...

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things to do in Christchurch - Double Cruise Ship Day.

Double Cruise Ship Day.

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

The Sun Princess and the Seabourn Oydessy with us in Akaroa today.

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Christchurch sightseeing - Full moon.

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

I had to share this shot taken this morning, amazing photo of the large full moon above Akaroa. It pays to get up early. Beautiful.

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Akaroa attractions - Jumping for Joy!!

Jumping for Joy!!

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

We have had so many couples enjoying a romantic valentines day dolphin swim in Akaroa today.The conditions have been awesome, blue skys, calm water and to top it off twin jumping dolphins!!! Yipee!!!

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Christchurch sightseeing - Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day!

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

Happy Valentines Day from the team at Blackcat!

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Paul Bingham Ha ha

Akaroa attractions - Beautiful Day!

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

What a beautiful day we have in Akaroa today! Calm water, no wind, blue skys and happy people. I hope this lovely weather stays with us for the weekend.

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Akaroa - Chelsea and Georgia

Chelsea and Georgia

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

The Blackcat team would like to wish Georgia (left) a very big Happy Birthday!!! We are sad to say Good bye to Chelsea (right) who leaves us today after working with us for the summer. It has been a pleasure working with you and we will miss you!!

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Akaroa activities - Diamond Princess.

Diamond Princess.

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

The Blackcat cruising past Diamond Princess. The two largest vessels in the harbor today!!

Christchurch sightseeing - Oosterdam.

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

The Oosterdam is with us again today. She was christened in 2003 by Her Dutch Royal Highness, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands. She is energy efficient with her use of a diesel-electric engine and an Azipod propulsion system that maximizes maneuver...

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Akaroa activities - Hector's Dolphin.

Hector's Dolphin.

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

Lots of people are out cruiseing and swimming in Akaroa today.

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Akaroa - Great night photo.

Great night photo.

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

This is one of the wonderful photos that has been shared with us in our Blackcat web site gallery (www.blackcat.co.nz). This awesome night time image was taken by Gil Levy. If you get a chance pop onto our web site and have a look at some of the wonder...

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Akaroa - Lots of laughs.

Lots of laughs.

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

How lovely it was to have the 8, yes 8, Wintrup sisters out with us today for their sister weekend away! These lovely ladies originate from Gore and are now spread all around New Zealand and England. It was great fun having you all on board, enjoy the ...

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Akaroa attractions - Very Busy!!!!

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

Double cruise ship day, (Diamond Princess and the Seabourn Odyssey) the sun is shining and lots of people coming ashore. Very busy day!!!!!

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things to do in Christchurch - Hector's Dolphin.

Hector's Dolphin.

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

Did you watch 60 minutes this week? Our wonderful dolphins played a starring role!!

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Christchurch sightseeing - Light house at night.

Light house at night.

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

The Akaroa light house in all its glory. Looks awesome all lit up at night. It is one of the Akaroa land marks you will see on our Akaroa Harbor Nature Crusie. We will even show you where it used to be!!!

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Akaroa - Photo bomb!!

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

Just in off our last swim, Hector's dolphin photo bomb!!!

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Christchurch attractions - Double Cruise Ship Day.

Double Cruise Ship Day.

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

A bit of a grey day for the Dawn Princess and the Silver Whisper. Lots of people coming ashore and enjoying the mild day and good ole Akaroa hospitality.

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Christchurch sightseeing - Ethereal.

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

The super yacht Ethereal is in Akaroa today. Up to 10 guests can be accommodated overnight, in 3 double and 2 twin bedded cabins, while 12 can be aboard for day sailing. 10 crew look after the guests in first class luxury. I would love to be invited ab...

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Akaroa - Bow Riding.

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

This is a great shot of a Hector's Dolphin bow riding on the front of Cat 2.

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Christchurch sightseeing - Akaroa Light House.

Akaroa Light House.

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

Todays post is a bit of a quick history lesson on the Akaroa lighthouse which used to be located on the eastern head of Akaroa Harbor. The lens was manufactured in France and the mechanism was manufactured in Scotland. The tower is a six-sided Victoria...

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Akaroa attractions - Up Close.

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

Beautiful swimming condtions in Akaroa today.

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things to do in Christchurch - Celebrity Solstice.

Celebrity Solstice.

Sonya Watts almost 4 years ago

Akaroa welcomes the Celebrity Solstice again today. This ship has a top speed of 24 knots and carries 2850 passengers and 1500 crew. It cost $750 million dollars to build!!

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