STEP OUT OF YOUR WORLD AND DIVE INTO OURS
If you are like many people you will have dreamt of swimming with wild dolphins in their natural habitat. There is only one place on the planet where you can take part in the most unique adventure of a lifetime and swim with the worlds smallest and rarest dolphin – the Hector or New Zealand Dolphin – and that is the beautiful setting of Akaroa Harbour in New Zealand’s South Island.
SCHEDULE AND PRICE
Duration: Two hours on the water (plus half an hour before and after).
Times may vary according to the season. Select the book now button to check times for your chosen date.
Prices are in New Zealand dollars and include GST. Prices valid until 30 September 2025.
REASONS TO SWIM WITH US
EXPERIENCE
We were the first dolphin swimming operator in New Zealand and have operated thousands of trips since 1988. All our crew are highly trained.
QUALITY
We are winners of the Supreme Tourism Award, and the only dolphin swim operator to be listed in Lonely Planet’s ‘Best Marine Encounters’ guide.
ENVIRONMENT
If you book with us then you’ll automatically be making a donation to research and education on hector’s dolphins.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
All equipment is supplied, including wet suit and mask. Gloves and hoods are provided when required. Just bring a towel and your swimsuit. You will also receive a free hot chocolate and biscuits are on board, and a hot shower is available on your return to shore. We have Dolphin Swim certificates, and info sheets on request. Optional photo packs are also available to purchase.
THE DOLPHINS
There can be few experiences as rewarding as an encounter with wild dolphins in their natural habitat. Especially when they are amongst the smallest and rarest of the entire world’s dolphin species.