Swimming with Dolphins in Akaroa
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Swimming with Wild Dolphins in Akaroa

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2-hr dolphin swim in Akaroa including wetsuit, mask and snorkel hire. Not recommended for children aged under 8 years

Next availability: Today, 22 Nov

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Highlights

• Small group tours - Your 3.5-hour excursion with a maximum of 12 swimmers will be led by our skipper and a nature guide making every trip an intimate experience. The tour begins at our facility on Akaroa’s main wharf, where you’ll meet fellow adventurers and change into the provided wetsuits. After briefing, step onboard our purpose-built boats and embark on an in-depth journey.
• Hector’s dolphins, fur seals, and marine birdlife - The opportunity to swim with Hector’s dolphins, get close to ancient volcanic cliffs to view New Zealand fur seals and other marine birdlife.
•Your ticket includes hire of high quality 5mm wet-suit and optional mask, hot chocolate and biscuits after the swim, hot showers at the end of the trip. Our skippers and Nature Guides are experienced at finding pods of Hector’s dolphins and enjoy a high success rate - in the unlikely event you don’t get to see the Hector's dolphins you’ll receive a complimentary Akaroa Nature Cruise to join us another time.

Itinerary

  • Akaroa Harbour

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Our most intimate dolphin experience in Akaroa, only 90 minutes from Christchurch. Swim with Hector’s dolphins and view other wildlife such as the NZ fur seal in this all-inclusive 3.5-hour tour. With a maximum of 12 swimmers, you’ll enjoy a personalised excursion led by our experienced skipper and nature guide. Begin at Akaroa’s main wharf, meet fellow adventurers, and gear up with provided wetsuits. After a safety briefing, step aboard a once-in-a-lifetime journey to explore Akaroa Harbour’s wildlife, stunning landscape and swim with the Hector's dolphin. Respecting wildlife is our priority, and your guide will offer insights on conservation. A portion of your ticket supports the Department of Conservation. Included: 5mm high-quality wetsuit, optional mask, hot chocolate, biscuits post-swim and hot showers. Dolphin Promise: Our guides have a high success rate at finding Hector’s dolphins. If you don’t see them, enjoy a free Akaroa Nature Cruise to return another time.

What's included

INCLUDED

3.5 hours Including suiting up/showers (2.5 hrs out on the water)
Final Check in is 15 minutes prior to Tour Time
Wetsuit, boots and optional mask (for those swimming)
Hot Chocolate & biscuit
Hot Shower Facilities
Includes live commentary from your Skipper and Guide

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children Swimmers between 8yrs and 12yrs must be accompanied by an adult swimmer.
Children between 13yrs and 17yrs must be accompanied by an adult spectator.
Akaroa is ideally situated, only a 120 minute drive from Christchurch International Airport. You can either drive yourself or catch one of the shuttles, which operate daily between Christchurch city center and Akaroa.
Life Jackets are not provided or permitted and if one is required this product is not suitable, please join our Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise.
In the unlikely event you don't see any dolphins you will receive a voucher for our Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise to join us another day.
Minimum age for a child to Swim with Dolphins is 8yrs and to join as a spectator 4yrs
Final Check in time is 15 minutes prior to Tour Time
If you have Asthma/Allergies please know you are required to have your inhaler/EpiPen with you
Please reconfirm your reservation the day prior so weather updates can be given.
All medical conditions need to be declared as this product may not be suitable due to injuries or recent surgeries.

Location

Address
Akaroa Harbour, Canterbury, New Zealand

Provider

Black Cat Cruises

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