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The only place on the planet, where you can get close to the world's smallest and rarest dolphin, the Hector's Dolphin. Simply rare and unique.
Highlights
- Swim with playful Hector's Dolphins in the Akaroa Harbour
- Rated as one of the ‘Top 10 Marine Mammal Experiences in The World’ by Lonely Planet!
- Once in a lifetime experience with the world's smallest and rarest dolphin
- Complimentary refreshments onboard
SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS – AKAROA
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Akaroa Harbour is the only place on the planet where you can get close to the world's smallest and rarest dolphin, the Hector's Dolphin!
These magnificent creatures have made their home base in Akaroa, a stunning French inspired sea-side village just a 90 minute scenic drive from Christchurch. The name Akaroa means "long harbour".
Join Black Cat Cruises for an unforgettable journey where you’ll get the once in a lifetime opportunity to swim with these dolphins inside the naturally protected harbour, not out in the open seas.
Black Cat Cruises are a supreme tourism award winning company with an excellent safety track record and a portion of every ticket sold goes towards the conservation of the Hector's dolphin.
We only allow 12 swimmers in the water at one time allowing greater opportunity for one on one interaction with the dolphins.
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4spaces priced from:
- Adult$139.00
- Child$155.00
4spaces priced from:
- Adult$139.00
- Child$155.00
4spaces priced from:
- Adult$129.00
- Child$155.00
4spaces priced from:
- Adult$129.00
- Child$155.00
4spaces priced from:
- Adult$129.00
- Child$155.00
2spaces priced from:
- Adult$129.00
- Child$155.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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21ktjdt from South Korea
Amazing!
freyab3 from United Kingdom
An amazing experience
Jessica from NZ
An amazing experience
Jessica from NZ
Best day ever!
Dee Adebakin from United Kingdom
Best day ever!
Dee Adebakin from United Kingdom
AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!!
MARIA FLORENCIA DIFONZO from Argentina
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Jessica from New Zealand wrote on 14 October 2019
An amazing experience
We were lucky to end up on an extremely small trip of only 3 of us swimming in early October. Black Cat provide brilliant wetsuits, booties and gloves which kept me nice and warm in the water (and I always feel the cold). We were fortunate to have two pods of dolphins come together around us. The team was super friendly and experienced. I would definitely recommend this trip to everyone.
Emma from New Zealand wrote on 10 October 2020
Dolphin swimming
Great trip, well run. Was amazing to get to swim amongst wild dolphins, we both really enjoyed it. Thank you!
heathern from New Zealand wrote on 29 September 2020
Magnificent Trip
While we didn't get to swim up close with the dolphins this time, we did see them and hopped in the water. the boat trip overall was fantastic out to the sea. definitely want to do this again.
Yin Yee from United Kingdom wrote on 23 March 2020
Wonderful experience
We had a lovely time, spotted a pod of three dolphins. The staff were great and really knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
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freyab3 from United Kingdom wrote on 14 November 2019
Amazing!
Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! We all had an amazing time.. Very well organised, crew are very friendly & helpful AND the dolphins are spectacular! I’ll be recommending Black Cat Cruises to everyone I know coming to New Zealand! Thanks again for a great day!
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