A-Class Sailing - Akaroa Harbour
A-Class Sailing - Akaroa Harbour
Eco-Wildlife & Harbour Cruises. A real Sailing Experience.
Akaroa
Eco-Wildlife & Harbour Cruises. A real Sailing Experience.
Akaroa
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See all the wildlife the harbour has to offer, plus learn the secrets and history of fascinating Akaroa, without harm to the delicate environment, unique to Akaroa. The morning cruise departs at 10.30 am, returning 1pm and the afternoon cruise departs at 1.30pm and returns at 4pm, in time for buses and shuttles. We sail every day, but bookings are recommended. Cost is $75pp, and you can pay on board with cash, Visa or Mastercard. |
| We provide the only Environmentally Sustainable Harbour Cruise around Akaroa Harbour. Enjoy an encounter with wildlife, on their terms, without disrupting their environment. Enjoy this one-on-one classic sailing and wildlife experience yourself. If you love dolphins, do something to protect them. Sail with us. It's the right cruise to choose. Dolphins love the quiet too you know. This unique wildlife Eco-Cruise has been optimised to help us meet our own strict 'Green' achievements. Our Seven Environmental Objectives are: 1-ZERO Exhaust emissions 2- ZERO Noise pollution 3- ZERO Wildlife intrusion 4- ZERO Fuel used 5- ZERO Wake effect 6- ZERO Effluent discharge 7- ZERO Environmental IMPACT! Often you'll hear the Hector Dolphins before you see them, hear the penguins calling to each other or see and hear the sea-bird life. |
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We believe we provide an 'A-Class' Adventure Tourism Experience, however the reason we're called 'A-Class' Sailing is because Manutara is one of the very last genuine registered 'A-Class' Keelers built. Designed in 1946, by Jock Muir from Tasmania, to win the gruelling Sydney-Hobart yacht Race, the design won the race four times: in 1947, 1948, 1949 and line honours in 1951! This beautiful ship was built here in New Zealand by legendary master craftsmen from a single giant Kauri tree. You'll love cruising using the power of the wind to drive the boat. With no motor running, there's no engine noise or diesel exhaust smell or pollution to harm the unique and endangered wildlife. |
| Learn about Akaroa's historic secrets and legends from our experienced, local Kiwi crew. Ray your experienced Skipper has done over 2000 cruises since 2001 and sailed over 4500 miles on Manutara. You'll be invited to take a turn steering the yacht yourself, tacking or gybing or you can simply relax in the 'Royal Seats' and watch the action happening before you. We guarantee you'll see wonderful sights, experience a memorable cruise and receive true value for money. |
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| Contacts: | Ray & Linda Shoebridge |
| Freephone: | 0800 724 528 |
