Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Explore the coastal town of Akaroa and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime chance to swim with dolphins on this full day tour from Christchurch. Travel through the breathtaking New Zealand countryside to Akaroa and admire sights of interest such as Governor’s Bay and Lake Ellesmere on route. Cruise into the harbour with your guide and watch the waves for marine life. Strap on your snorkel and flippers and swim with elegant Hector’s dolphins in the wild. Enjoy free time to explore Akaroa, then visit a local cheese factory for a tasting session.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cheese tasting at Barry's Bay
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Air-conditioned vehicle
Wet suit hire
Live commentary on board
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be 8 years and over to swim with the Dolphins
Customers must declare any pre-existing medical conditions. A basic level of fitness is required. Customers will be floating in the water and will be required to swim to and from the boat - distances up to 50 meters (150 feet) at a time.
Minimum 4 adults required before tour can operate
Must be able to swim, you will be floating in the water (ocean) and will be required to swim to and from the boat – distances up to 50 metres (150 feet) at a time. You will not be able to touch the bottom.
Life Jackets and Floaters are not permitted.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Titiksha_B
03 Jan 2023
The cruise was great with a good guided explanation of marine life. I enjoyed every bit of it. The highlight was the Orca - killer whale for which the captain was very generous to stop for the entire duration of spotting.
ianjock007
30 Dec 2022
Boat crew very good.Patience needed to bob around in cool water trying to see dolphins An experience
E5714UVchelseaw
13 Nov 2022
got cancelled for the secound time now workers had no sympathy towards it or anything, quite disappointed
This tour in
New Zealand
is organized by
Leisure Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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