Swimming with Dolphins in Akaroa

Make a date with the worlds smallest, rarest and friendliest dolphins only on Akaroa Harbour. There is only one place on the planet where you can swim with Hector Dolphins also known as the New Zealand Dolphin and that is the beautiful sheltered Akaroa Harbour.

Akoroa Harbour is a sheltered harbor, a flooded crater of an extinct volcano surrounded by awe-inspiring volcanic cliffs. With a group limit of 10 people per vessel the Akaroa swimming with dolphins tour means it will be an even more intimate experience.

The two-hour dolphin tour is very popular due to the limited number of passengers permitted per departure. Book now to avoid disappointment.

You will be guaranteed a safe and memorable dolphin swim.

The tour operator was the first cruise boat company in the world to get the coveted Green Globe 21, an international program to ensure best environmental practices.

Dolphin Sightseeing Guarantee - If you see dolphins but for some reason do not get to swim with them then receive a part refund. NZ$100 refund if no dolphins are found and a NZ$50 refund if dolphins found but you are unable to swim with them. In the last 12 months we saw dolphins on 98% of our cruises and had successful swims on 81%.

• All crew are highly trained. This means that you'll get a great briefing on how to interact with the dolphins and what to expect prior to your journey. They'll also give you safety instructions to allow you to enjoy your experience. If you are new to snorkeling and use of a wetsuit your crew will be on hand to help you out.
• All equipment is provided including wetsuit, masks and snorkel. You only have to bring a swimming costume and a towel. With hot showers available.
• The vessel is a heated, covered, jet powered catamaran. It's safer for you and the dolphins because there are no propellers. It's also heated so after your swim you can warm up quickly in the cabin.

Schedule details

Swimming with Dolphins in Akaroa

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Akaroa's main wharf

Departure Time:

October to April

• 8:30am
• 11:30am
• 1:30pm
May to September

• 11:30am

Return Details:

Cruise returns to original point of departure

Pricing information

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Tour options:

Additional information

Swimming with Dolphins in Akaroa

Inclusions:

• 2-hour dolphin swim
• Wetsuit, mask and snorkel hire
• Hot beverage after swim
• Dolphin certificate and postcard
• Children receive an activity fun pack
• Full on-board commentary
• GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions:

• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Photo pack available to be purchased on the day

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking unless booked within 14 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
• Infants are free of charge for watching only
• Note that whilst it is possible for a confident child under the age of 10 to swim with dolphins, it is not recommended
• Akaroa is ideally situated, only a 90 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.

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