Davey Family
Akaroa residents since 1982, we own and operate Southern Wanderer Scenic Cruises and the Akaroa Coastal Retreat on our rural seaside property.
Ollie
Skipper
Ollie Davey was born in Akaroa. He has over 25 years experience on a wide range of boats around New Zealand and overseas, including several winters working with whale-watching, sailing and snorkelling operations in North Queensland.
He holds his SRL 24-metre and passenger endorsement.
Aommy
Crew & Manager
Aommy (Ollie’s wife) has become part of the Davey family. She has been living in Akaroa for 10 years after moving from Thailand and has 6 years crewing experience on commercial tour boats. Aommy is a keen (warm weather) sailor and is also an excellent wildlife photographer. When she is not on the water she is busy making her own arts and crafts... visit her on Instagram @chalitastudio.nz
John & Jenny
Crew
John has been coming to Banks Peninsula for holidays since he was a young boy. He and Jenny have lived on their coastal property, Akaroa Coastal Retreat, since 1982 and have spent many hours boating, both recreationally and commercially. Jenny holds her SRL 12-metre. They enjoy sharing their local knowledge with travellers on the water and Instagram @akaroacoastalretreat
Harbour Sail
VESSEL
Our vessel “Harbour Sail” is a 10.2 metre (33 feet) MRX keelboat designed by Bruce Farr and is in full commercial survey, with all safety equipment required by Maritime New Zealand to operate with passengers in Akaroa Harbour.
The yacht has a Volvo Penta in-board diesel engine and also has a cabin with bench seats if guests want to get out of the weather. There is a marine toilet inside the cabin.