Step into our world and immerse yourself in New Zealand’s authentic eco-tourism adventure. Cruise through the magnificent Akaroa Harbour and encounter the wild Hector’s dolphins in their natural habitat. It’s essential to note that we respect their space: no touching or disturbing them. It’s a genuine and respectful encounter on their terms.

• Swimming with Dolphins tour is 3-hours in duration
• Wetsuits, masks, hot showers, hot chocolate ALL included
• Full briefing on dolphin’s expected behaviour from dedicated dolphin swim guide
• Customers MUST be confident swimmers in open sea conditons as you will be in water 10-30 metres deep and life jackets are not permitted to be worn
• Swimmers must be able to converse in English
• Maximum 12 swimmers per vessel
• Child must be over 8 years to swim with dolphins (8-12 years must be accompanied by adult swimmer)
• Spectators can only be booked on a Swimming with Dolphins experience if they are accompanying a paying swim customer
• Spectator space is only available on some vessels – if not displayed on your selected departure, please try another one