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Swim with playful, acrobatic Dusky Dolphins in their natural environment in this experience of a lifetime off the coast of Kaikoura.

• Snorkelling equipment and wetsuit if swimming with the dolphins.
• Hot showers and toilets onboard all vessels
• Complete guided commentary and helpful, informative crew

This tour will give you the opportunity to learn about the dolphins that flock to the area in pods of up to a thousand, as well as getting closer to these good-natured mammals as they somersault and leap around your boat.

 

You may be lucky enough to see other marine life - the endangered Hector’s dolphin, New Zealand’s smallest and rarest dolphin is spotted in the area, as well as the world’s largest dolphin, the Orca (or killer whale), and the New Zealand fur seal. 

 

There is also the opportunity for you to actually swim with the dolphins during the tour in what is a purely natural experience as the dolphins are in no way enticed to the boat by feeding or any other artificial means. If you do not wish to swim with the dolphins please refer to Dolphin Encounter Kaikoura- Non-swimming

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• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Refreshments
• A fuel surcharge may apply, payable locally

 

Casual.

Dress according to the weather for that day.

Don't forget your swimming costume if you are planning to swim with the dolphins.

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST BE A COMPETENT SWIMMER and be able to swim on your front WITHOUT THE AID OF A LIFE JACKET. You will however be provided with a wet suit which will aid buoyancy.

The minimum age for swimming is 8.

PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to swim with the dolphins you will need to pre-book.  The tours get extremely full during the summer months (October – April) and only 13 swimmers are allowed on each tour.  Boats can cater for another 20 non swimmers. 

There is an on-site cafe at our departure point open for breakfast, lunch and casual dining throughout the day.

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