We arrived having booked earlier in the daya to find that we were the only two on the trip in a boat that could take 34. Despite this Tony took us out and we saw penguins seals and dolphins and had some great personal stories of the area from a real character. Dolphins swum at the front of the boat... More

We left the wharf early in the morning after a safety briefing from our skipper, Tony Muir, and headed down the harbour. Within a few minutes we had seen wonderful landscapes, an old Maori church, and birdlife. a few minutes more and the dolphins arrived - swimming in to the boat of their own free will, not being chased! they... More

Tony grew up fishing, swimming and diving in this amazing harbour. No one knows the rocks, the inlets, the caves better than he does, nor where the seal pups can be seen playing and the terns, the dolphins, the penguins ... He has lovingly refurbished his boat to make it just right for cruising around these waters with visitors who... More

We went on a nature cruise with Tony Muir and he is brilliant. He has long term knowledge of the area and the dolphins look for him! Fantastic value for money and we had an amazing trip with Tony. Highly recommended!!

There are a number of options for going round the harbour but we felt that Tony Muir's 'Coast up Close' sounded about right for us, and so it proved. He has boated and fished in these waters for a long time and his good-humoured, well-informed and entertaining commentary was always interesting. Because he takes smallish groups there were plenty of... More

A great personal trip lead by a passionate sailor. Tony's knowledge of the area is shared in an interesting and amusing way. Small boat and group size mean you have a great experience getting close to the geology, geography and ecology of the area. Well recommended.

We arrived in Akaroa via cruise ship and had 1 day in Akaroa. Tony's friendly and informative approach made the morning cruise enjoyable for all. The weather was perfect and we saw plenty of wildlife and scenic coastline. It felt like our own private tour as we comfortably explored the Akoroa bay. Tony pulls the boat up close (thus the... More

Tony was recommended to us as THE boat trip to take in Akaroa and we were not disappointed. If anything, our experience was even better in the weather we went out in than if it had been a calm, sunny day! Tony is such a natural skipper, such a character and so familiar with the harbour and wildlife, that you... More

Let Tony take you for a journey you won't forget. Wildlife in their element, on a beautiful sturdy craft. Personalised and private, beating the crowded tour boats around, as you get to see up close our NZ beauty. His tales and experience are second to none. Catering from 2 year olds to 80 year olds in style and comfort. We... More