Akaroa Harbour is the only place on the entire planet where you
can get up close and personal to swim with New Zealand's playful
Hector's dolphin, the world's smallest and rarest species. If
you are looking for one of the best
things to do in and around Christchurch, dolphin swimming is
the answer.
Depart the historic French township of Akaroa, aboard one of
Black Cat Cruises safe and comfortable vessels. All year round an
unforgettable adventure awaits you, where everthing is provided for
your pleasure: wetsuits, (dry suits in winter) masks, snorkels, hot
showers, hot chocolate, even a free gift pack.
Dolphin
swimming and watching on the Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise is
also a fantastic attraction in Akaroa where you can also see seals,
penguins and other seafaring wildlife from aboard.
Black Cat Cruises is one of the best attractions in
Christchurch, a winner of the supreme NZ Tourism Award.
Swimming with dolphins - $139 adult / $115 child
Swimming with dolphins (watching) - $72 adult / $35 child
Methods of Payment
Address:
Main Wharf or 61 Beach Rd
7520
Akaroa
Phone:
+64 3 304 7641
Free Phone:
0800 436 574 (NZ only)
Fax:
+64 3 304 7643
Departures
11.30am daily all year
Additional summer departures at 6am, 8.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm
What to Bring
Camera, costumes, towels
We Provide
Snorkels, goggles, masks, wetsuits, drysuits, hot chocolate, gift pack
Capacity
10 swimmers allowed at one time