Swim with the Hector Dolphin, just 90 minutes from Christchurch! The beautiful, sheltered Akaroa Harbour is the perfect place to dive with one of the world's favourite and most intelligent creatures. Take to the water on a jet-powered catamaran in ultimate safety for the dive of your life!

Akaroa Harbour is the only place on the planet where you can swim with the world's smallest and rarest Dolphins - the Hector's or New Zealand dolphins. Akaroa is a delightful scenic township about 90 minutes drive from Christchurch.

The Hector's Dolphins frequent the sheltered harbour all year round. Take to the water in a jet-powered catamaran for ultimate safety for you and the dolphins. Everything is provided including wetsuits, masks, snorkels, hot showers, hot chocolate and a free gift pack.

Our passengers have been enjoying a 95% success rate of seeing dolphins and a 90% success rate of swimming with them. On the rare occasion we don't spot any dolpins, you can join the cruise again at a later date or we can offer you a part refund.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

This experience voucher is valid for six months from date of purchase.

Venue:

Akaroa, a 90 minute drive from Christchurch.

Session Length

3 hours. You will be swimming with the dolphins for approximately 45 minutes.

Guidelines:

Customers should be reasonable confident swimmers however a wetsuit is provided so there is a flotation. Swimming is recommended for ages 10 and above.

Numbers:

Up to 10 swimmers per trip.

Weather:

All cruises are subject to suitable sea conditions. If in doubt phone us before your departure.

Other Info:

Cruises depart every day all year with a limited Christmas Day schedule.

Map

The map below gives you the location of this experience to allow you to plan.

Exact location, directions and meeting place will be available to you once you have purchased your voucher(s).