Celebrity Cruises -Port of Call - Akaroa, New Zealand

Volcanic formed harbor of Akaroa, New Zealand 

Celebrity Cruises -Port of Akaroa, New Zealand - Nestled in the heart of an ancient volcano, Akaroa is rich with beautiful bays, French and English colonial history, even the largest little penguin colony on the mainland. It's also home to the rarest and smallest marine dolphin and lots of water sports-kayaking, sailboats, also hiking paths and cycle tours. Pick up a unique souvenir from one of the many local craft shops and boutiques. Book your cruise now - 503-780-5819 or Linda@ultimate-dreamcruises.com #SunshineTravel #CelebrityCruises #NewZealand

Akaroa Sea Kayaking - A sense of genuine inner peace will overcome you as you paddle through 17 square miles of remote beaches bays and inlets in the sea-flooded crater of an extinct volcano. Experienced kayak guides are matched with small groups to ensure a personal and intimate experience.

Commune with nature in the most fantastic setting imaginable when you head across Akaroa Harbor for an unforgettable encounter with New Zealand's adorable dolphins. Your boat will seek out the friendly dolphins that inhabit the area, including the rare Hector's Dolphins, the world's smallest dolphin

Discover a touch of France in the Southern Hemisphere as you walk through the historic township of Akaroa. Founded in 1840 by French settlers, Akaroa still bears a distinctive French colonial flavor.

Over the millennia, as the Earth's crust was taking shape, Mother Nature's vision of perfection came to fruition in New Zealand. Her plan for Akaroa Harbor was an especially vivid one of pristine blue water and verdant mountains.