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Jumping dolphins in Kaikoura dolphin swimming tour in Christchurch New Zealand.
Shore line of Kaikoura dolphin swimming tour in Christchurch New Zealand.
Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura
Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura
Aerial view of pod of dolphins in Kaikoura dolphin swimming tour in Christchurch New Zealand.

Swim with Dolphins in Kaikoura

By Canterbury Leisure Tours
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$373 per adult
Features
Overview
  • Swimming & snorkelling with Dusky dolphins
  • Modern vessel with covered enclosure & hot shower
  • Expert commentary about dolphins & other marine life
  • Chance to see whales, seals & marine birds
  • Immersing in some beautiful, picturesque nature

Activity location

    • Kaikoura, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Christchurch (Hotel Pickup)
    • Christchurch, New Zealand

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Kaikoura Dolphin Swimming Tour
  • Activity duration is 11 hours and 10 minutes11h 10m11h 10m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$373.18 x 1 AdultAU$373.18

Total
Price is AU$373.18
Until Wed, 30 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided swim with dolphins
  • What's includedWhat's includedWetsuit, mask, flippers & snorkel
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from your Christchurch hotel
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • You do not need previous snorkelling experience.
  • Children 8 and younger are not allowed to swim.
  • 4 Adults need to sign up for this tour to go ahead.
  • Must be a confident Swimmer, Swimming in ocean, cannot touch sea floor
  • wetsuit sizes Small to 5XL
  • On the occasions when we see dolphins, but are unable to swim with them; swimmers will be refunded back to the spectator rate

What you can expect

Put on your snorkel and jump into a splashing, squeaking pod of friendly dolphins as they come up to greet your boat. Kaikoura’s mountain-crusted coast has a rich collection of marine life and your swimming tour brings you face to flipper with one of its most popular residents, the Dusky dolphin.

Start your dolphin encounter by climbing aboard a modern powerboat. Throw on your provided wetsuit and take a few test breaths with your snorkel as your captain sets a course for the best dolphin sites. Once you’ve found their hangout, leap into the water and look around to see black and silver dolphins swimming beside you, above you, and below you—your head spins as you try to keep up with all their playful manoeuvres.

Back onboard, take advantage of hot showers and enclosed viewing areas to warm up and take a break while the crew provides expert commentary about the dolphins and their habitat. For those who’d prefer to leave the swimming to dolphins, there’s just as much activity to see above water. Dusky dolphins are well known for their incredible acrobatic behaviour. Catch them jumping, twisting, and flipping out of the water for spectacular photography opportunities.

When they're done showing off, cruise back to shore but keep a lookout for breaching sperm whales, orcas, and seals that share Kaikoura’s waters with your new dolphin friends.

This tour is from Christchurch a 2 .5 hour journey by road

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Individually wrapped food options available
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Location

Activity location

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    • Kaikoura, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEChristchurch (Hotel Pickup)
    • Christchurch, New Zealand