Swim with wild dolphins in their natural habitat!

Imagine being eye to eye with a dusky dolphin. It is something incredibly special that these wild animals choose to stop and engage 1:1 with swimmers in the water.  Dusky dolphins are probably the most interactive dolphin species; we don’t know why, and this sense of mystery makes the engagement with them all the more extraordinary.

Swimming with the Dolphins is often described as a life changing experience. Get alongside these beautiful, gentle creatures in their natural habitat and watch them perform their underwater acrobatics.

With just 16 swimmers per tour you wont feel rushed or pressured, and can go at your own pace & enjoy an intimate dolphin swimming experience without the crowds.

Snorkeling with the pod of dolphins will leave you with lasting magical memories!

Dolphin Swim

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Get in the water off the Kaikoura Peninsula & experience the thrill of swimming with Dolphins in the wild in one of NZ’s most famous marine landscapes.
Kaikoura
3 Hours 30 Minutes
1 Adult

$199

Experience provided by

Encounter Kaikoura

Important Information
  • Minimum age 8 years
  • Book as far in advance as possible to avoid disappointment
  • It is advisable to wear warm clothing and sensible footwear
  • all swimmers will be supplied with a well-fitted wetsuit to ensure that throughout the swim they are as warm and comfortable as possible
  • All passengers should bring phones and cameras to capture the most brilliant pictures imaginable.
  • Swimsuit, towel, warm clothing such as a jacket and a hat, and a small bag which is able to accommodate your clothing on board the boat. It is also a good idea to bring sunblock and a sunhat.
    previous snorkeling experience is definitely an advantage along with a good level of water confidence
  • We do have flotation devices such as kickboards and buoyancy aids if a little extra assistance is needed
  • The time at sea is 2.5 hours minimum so please bear this in mind when deciding if children will find the tour duration too challenging.
  • Swimming with the dolphins is a physically demanding activity which requires a reasonable degree of personal fitness
  • Participants must also be able to wear a wetsuit, and move themselves onto and off the boarding platforms at the stern of the vessels without assistance.

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