• Small group tours - Your 3.5-hour excursion with a maximum of 12 swimmers will be led by our skipper and a nature guide making every trip an intimate experience. The tour begins at our facility on Akaroa’s main wharf, where you’ll meet fellow adventurers and change into the provided wetsuits. After briefing, step onboard our purpose-built boats and embark on an in-depth journey.
• Hector’s dolphins, fur seals, and marine birdlife - The opportunity to swim with Hector’s dolphins, get close to ancient volcanic cliffs to view New Zealand fur seals and other marine birdlife.
•Your ticket includes hire of high quality 5mm wet-suit and optional mask, hot chocolate and biscuits after the swim, hot showers at the end of the trip. Our skippers and Nature Guides are experienced at finding pods of Hector’s dolphins and enjoy a high success rate - in the unlikely event you don’t get to see the Hector's dolphins you’ll receive a complimentary Akaroa Nature Cruise to join us another time.
What's included
- 3.5 hours Including suiting up/showers (2.5 hrs out on the water)
- Final Check in is 15 minutes prior to Tour Time
- Wetsuit, boots and optional mask (for those swimming)
- Hot Chocolate & biscuit
- Hot Shower Facilities
- Includes live commentary from your Skipper and Guide
Languages spoken by guide
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children Swimmers between 8yrs and 12yrs must be accompanied by an adult swimmer.
Children between 13yrs and 17yrs must be accompanied by an adult spectator.