Pricing and Conditions
| Adult | $199.00 |
| Child (15 year(s) and under) |
$169.00 |
Akaroa-Canterbury
Swimming with dolphins
Listed as one of the top 10 marine mammal experiences in the world by Lonely Planet
Hector's - the smallest and rarest dolphin in the world
Swimming with dolphins
Happy Customers heading out to swim with dolphins in Akaroa
Only 12 swimmers per boat gives you a more intimate experience
Swimming with Dolphins - Akaroa
Main Wharf, Akaroa, New Zealand.
Tick off your bucket list with this once in a lifetime experience, swimming in the wild with the endangered Hector’s Dolphin; the world’s rarest and smallest dolphin. Experienced local crew with world-class facilities in picturesque Akaroa.
Tick off your bucket list with this once in a lifetime experience, swimming in the wild with the endangered Hector’s Dolphin; the world’s rarest and smallest dolphin. Experienced local crew with world-class facilities in picturesque Akaroa.
Akaroa-Canterbury
Swimming with dolphins
Listed as one of the top 10 marine mammal experiences in the world by Lonely Planet
Hector's - the smallest and rarest dolphin in the world
Swimming with dolphins
Happy Customers heading out to swim with dolphins in Akaroa
Only 12 swimmers per boat gives you a more intimate experience
Swimming with Dolphins - Akaroa
| Adult | $199.00 |
| Child (15 year(s) and under) |
$169.00 |
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Dolphin spectating price is $119.00 (Ages 5 and above only)
Hector's dolphins are one of the world's rarest and smallest dolphins. Their main base is around Akaroa Harbour and so we offer a dolphin guarantee with our dolphin swim experience. The Hector's are wild and free in their natural habitat and we see dolphins on 97% of all of our trips. If you however do not see them we will refund you 50% of your ticket price. If you do see them but only have a partial swim (skippers discretion) then will we give you a 25% discount.
Four days prior for group bookings. No cancellation fee if cancelled more than 24 hours in advance for Free Independent Traveller (FIT) customers.
Voted by Lonely Planet as one of the ‘Top 10 Marine Mammal Experiences in The World’. Swimming with Dolphins (Black Cat Cruises) is the ultimate dolphin experience, swimming in the wild with the endangered Hector’s Dolphin - the world’s rarest and smallest dolphin.
Located in stunning Akaroa, just 90 minutes from Christchurch, it is the only place in the world where you can get up close with New Zealand’s Hector's dolphin. Our experience and dedication to our local environment delivers a New Zealand must-do activity. Operating Oct-April, everything is provided for your comfort and safety: purpose-built swimming boats, thick 5mm wetsuits & boots, changing facilities with hot showers, hot chocolate. masks and snorkels (optional).
Main Wharf, Akaroa, New Zealand.
| Written | Spoken | |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese (Traditional) | YES | NO |
| French | YES | NO |
| German | YES | NO |
| Japanese | YES | NO |
| Spanish | YES | NO |
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