Pricing and Conditions
| Adult | $250.00 |
| Child (10 year(s) and under) |
$220.00 |
A true New Zealand must-do, swim alongside the rare Hector's dolphin, found only in Akaroa.
The perfect Akaroa day trip for couples seeking a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter, just 90 minutes from Christchurch.
DOC-approved and Qualmark Enviro-Gold certified, sustainable, responsible wildlife tourism you can trust.
Akaroa Harbour, the only place in the world to swim with Hector's dolphins, and Christchurch's ultimate must-do.
Purpose-built swimming boats designed for comfort, safety and the best possible dolphin encounter.
Purpose-built swimming boats designed for comfort, safety and the best possible dolphin encounter.
Over 40 years protecting Akaroa's marine life Department of Conservation approved, Qualmark Enviro-Gold certified, and a proud Guardian Member of Sustainable Travel International.
Adventure seekers, this one's for you: swim wild with New Zealand's smallest and rarest dolphin.
Voted one of Lonely Planet's Top 10 Marine Mammal Experiences in the World - swim wild with Hector's dolphins.
Swimming with Dolphins - Akaroa
61 Beach Road, Akaroa, New Zealand.
Tick off your bucket list with this once in a lifetime experience, swimming in the wild with the Hector’s Dolphin; the world’s rarest and smallest dolphin. Intimate conservation led tours.
Tick off your bucket list with this once in a lifetime experience, swimming in the wild with the Hector’s Dolphin; the world’s rarest and smallest dolphin. Intimate conservation led tours.
A true New Zealand must-do, swim alongside the rare Hector's dolphin, found only in Akaroa.
The perfect Akaroa day trip for couples seeking a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter, just 90 minutes from Christchurch.
DOC-approved and Qualmark Enviro-Gold certified, sustainable, responsible wildlife tourism you can trust.
Akaroa Harbour, the only place in the world to swim with Hector's dolphins, and Christchurch's ultimate must-do.
Purpose-built swimming boats designed for comfort, safety and the best possible dolphin encounter.
Purpose-built swimming boats designed for comfort, safety and the best possible dolphin encounter.
Over 40 years protecting Akaroa's marine life Department of Conservation approved, Qualmark Enviro-Gold certified, and a proud Guardian Member of Sustainable Travel International.
Adventure seekers, this one's for you: swim wild with New Zealand's smallest and rarest dolphin.
Voted one of Lonely Planet's Top 10 Marine Mammal Experiences in the World - swim wild with Hector's dolphins.
Swimming with Dolphins - Akaroa
| Adult | $250.00 |
| Child (10 year(s) and under) |
$220.00 |
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Dolphin spectating price is $180.00 (Ages 5 and above only).
Hector's dolphins are one of the world's rarest and smallest dolphins. Our skippers and nature guides are experienced at finding pods of Hector’s dolphins and enjoy a high success rate. We do fully respect natural behaviours of wildlife; in the unlikely event you don’t get to see any dolphins you’ll receive a complimentary ticket for our twice-daily Akaroa Nature Cruise to join us another day.
Four days prior for group bookings. No cancellation fee if cancelled more than 24 hours in advance for Free Independent Traveller (FIT) customers.
Voted one of Lonely Planet's 'Top 10 Marine Mammal Experiences in the World,' Swimming with Dolphins is a conservation-led experience with Black Cat Cruises, New Zealand's original eco-cruise operator with over 40 years' experience protecting Akaroa Harbour. Swim in the wild alongside the endangered Hector's dolphin, the world's smallest & rarest dolphin, found only in New Zealand waters. Intimate tours with max 12 people. Guided by Department of Conservation approved practices & an expert crew trained in marine education, ensuring this rare encounter happens on the dolphins' terms, with minimal impact on their environment. Located in Akaroa, 90 minutes from Christchurch, this is the only place in the world to swim with Hector's dolphins.
61 Beach Road, Akaroa, New Zealand.
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| Chinese (Traditional) | YES | NO |
| French | YES | NO |
| German | YES | NO |
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