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Swimming with Wild Dolphins in Akaroa

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Duration

clock3 hours

Overview

    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 wild Hector's dolphins, also known as the New Zealand Dolphin, and that is the beautiful destination of Akaroa Harbour.

    With only 12 swimmers per vessel this is an intimate wildlife experience. During a briefing and instruction on how to interact responsibly with Hector’s dolphins, learn what to expect prior to your water adventure. Then don your provided wetsuit and mask and slip into the blue waters to observe these magnificent marine mammals up close.

    After your dolphin swim, you can warm up quickly in the heated cabin and enjoy a warm beverage and biscuit, available onboard, followed by a hot shower when back at the wharf.

    There is an option to join this experience as a spectator of the swim experience. This option to watch is only available when booking and travelling with a swimmer.

What's Included

  • Includes a full, live commentary from skipper
  • 3-hours Including suiting up/showers (2 hrs out on the water)
  • Final Check in is 15 minutes prior to Tour Time
  • Hot Shower Facilities
  • Hot Chocolate & biscuit
  • Wetsuit and mask (for those swimming)

What to Expect

    Make a date with with Black Cat to meet the worlds smallest, rarest and friendliest dolphins only on Akaroa Harbour. There is only one place on the planet where you can swim with wild Hector's dolphins, also known as the New Zealand Dolphin, and that is the beautiful destination of Akaroa Harbour. With only 12 swimmers per vessel this is an intimate wildlife experience. During your briefing and instruction you will learn how to interact responsibly with Hector’s dolphins and what to expect prior to your water adventure. Then don your provided wetsuit and mask and slip into the blue waters to observe these magnificent marine mammals up close. After your dolphin swim, you can warm up quickly in the heated cabin and enjoy a warm hot chocolate and biscuit onboard, followed by a hot shower when back at the wharf. There is an option to join this experience as a spectator of the swim experience. This option to watch is only available when booking and travelling with a swimmer.

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