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Akaroa Harbor Swim with Dolphins

On this adventure you will embark on a search for dolphins in the sheltered waters of the harbor, although at times the dolphins may be further out towards the opening of the harbor. Along the way your skipper will point out areas of interest and the fascinating facts and history of the area. Once the dolphins have been located, you will be asked to jump in the ocean with these very friendly and curious creatures. These dolphins love interacting with people and can spend up to 45 minutes swimming around you. If you are lucky and they are feeling frisky they may even show you their acrobatics skills! This is their world and it is a privilege to get the chance to see them so close. You are therefore asked not to touch them, as this may harm them.

Hector's dolphins usually swim in pods of around 6 to 10, and with only 12 swimmers allowed in the water at one time, you will have plenty of one-on-one interaction with them. While it is not guaranteed you will get to swim with them, the success rate is around 80%.

After your swim, complimentary hot chocolate will be offered. Photo packages are available for purchase as a fabulous way to keep the memory alive and brag to family and friends.

Guests will be viewing or swimming with dolphins in the wild, entering their natural habitat completely on their terms. As dolphins are wild animals, sightings cannot be guaranteed on every single trip. Sometimes dolphins may have calves with them or are feeding, mating, or just resting. It's important for humans not to interact with dolphins when they don't want to. However, the success rate is high, and guests are invited to come on another trip in the unlikely event that dolphins are not spotted on their cruise. Book now for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim with dolphins on your trip to New Zealand!

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