Recent Traveler Reviews
Here is a selection of the most recent reviews of the Swimming with Dolphins in Akaroa submitted by actual travelers. Read what travelers liked, what they loved, and what they thought could be improved.
We had a great time. The sights are amazing and the guides were helpful. The water was a little brisk, but the wetsuits were fine. The dolphins came around, but weren't very interested in sticking around very long with us that day, but we still enjoyed ourselves. We were very happy with the experience, but the guides said it wasn't a full enough of an adventure and gave us a partial refund! Great experience.
Reviewed by: Isabella C, April 2013
This was an incredible trip. We got to swim with quite a few dolphins and the guide was very informative. The dolphins were swimming right up to us and then around us. I wasn't scared at all even in the deep water. We were in the water for about 45 mins. You get thick wetsuites so you don't get cold
Reviewed by: Sas, December 2012
Amazing experience! Wonderful landscapes to begin with, the dolphins are very social and it's so much fun to have them swimming right next to you! The staff is very enthusiastic and well informed. The water is cold, but the suits really help. Definitely a must-do if you are in the area!
Reviewed by: Maria N, May 2012
Excellent.....staff was inviting and entertaining. We saw numerous dolphins and they swam right up to the group!! Great experience......
Reviewed by: Catherine H, September 2011
I highly recommend swimming with the dolphins, it was a wedding present for me, and it was the best one i have ever had, and i would do it again next time we are in New Zealand. I have told every one about it, thank you for advertising it for us to find and book.
Reviewed by: John M, Australia, December 2009
BOOK DIRECTLY. The trip was freat but bookiing via Viatour was a mistake. I didn't receive any information about how fr it was from Christchurch, one hour, and I alsmost missed the tour.It was lucky I had a car. Also Viatour provided no address or directions on arrival and I had to wing it as I was in a hurry and no phone connection.
Reviewed by: Tony O, January 2013
Ended up doing the Harbour Cruise, but was also enjoyable.
Reviewed by: Katherine S, June 2011
Cute little dolphins. They swim by so fast though. Water was very cold, but the wetsuits helped. Not the same as swimming with the dolphins at Seaworld, but still a good experience.
Reviewed by: Michael C, March 2011
>Very cool experience! You can't touch the dolphins (which they explain), but it's really neat when they swim through the group! The water is very cold... but the wet suits and socks they give you keep you pretty warm. Don't forget your towel!
Reviewed by: nzamora, January 2011
Unfortunate day for us, the weather was really bad and we didn't get to see any dolphins. Can't control nature, but the boat ride was great fun!
Reviewed by: Geoffrey J, Australia, January 2010
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