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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Akaroa ▷
Swim in a sheltered harbour with the rare and friendly Hector's Dolphin, just 90 minutes from Christchurch in picturesque Akaroa, a quaint French inspired sea-side village.
Swimming with dolphins is undoubtedly one of the most amazing experiences you can do and should be on everyone's "bucket list". In Akaroa, you can swim with one of the world's rarest dolphin, the Hector dolphin and only found in New Zealand. Everything is provided, wetsuits (dry suits in winter), snorkels, googles and a free hot chocolate and gift pack. Cruises depart daily all year round, see our website for more details.
Contact
Email: info@blackcat.co.nz
Website: Swimming with Dolphins - Black Cat Cruises
Phone: 0800 43 65 74
Phone (intl): +64 3 304 7641
Akaroa Address:
Main Wharf, Akaroa or 61 Beach Road
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56 reviews with the most recent first, showing page 1 of 5.
Claire
Ranking: 10/10
Amazing!
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Alix
Ranking: 10/10
It was a small boat, we were only there with 10. We saw and swam with a lot of dolphins, IN-CRE-DI-BLE!!
Isabel
Ranking: 4/10
A bit disappointing. The view under the water was really bad, so it was hard to see the dolphins. Not many dolphins at all.
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Ivan Dupont
Ranking: 7/10
The water is really cold, but we swam with dolphins so we forgot the cold really fast!!
Stefano
Ranking: 8/10
Very nice place, cordial and well prepared staff. Little bit expensive $150, for what it is. If you want to stay and really enjoy the dolphins, just rent a kayak.
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Lena
Ranking: 7/10
Take the morning tour, it is a higher chance to see the dolphins.
Julian Zeissler
Ranking: 7/10
It was nice to swim with the dolphins but we searched a long time for them. The tour guide did not do any good photos.
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Annika Marz
Ranking: 7/10
Did not find that many dolphins, but it was good. The only bad things was $140.
Marie Toulemonde
Ranking: 8/10
Dolphin watching and swimming cruise in Akaroa - beautiful place! Unfortunately the dolphin did not decide to swim with us but the company gave us a refund. Nice!
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Max Backelandt
Ranking: 7/10
Nice trip with amazing landscape. Quite expensive.
Lena Hanhart
Ranking: 7/10
Awesome experience, the hot chocolate after the swim was really a good idea. The only thing I don't like is that they put 'fake' dolphins in the picture.
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Barbara
Ranking: 10/10
It was beautiful!!
Mark and Eefie
Ranking: 9/10
Go swim with the dolphins! Friendly staff who try to make the most of the trip. Hot chocolate on board! Hot showers afterwards!
Claire
Ranking: 10/10
Amazing!
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Access savings worth hundreds of $$ on Top Ranked NZ Accommodation and Activities for just $1 per day.
Alix
Ranking: 10/10
It was a small boat, we were only there with 10. We saw and swam with a lot of dolphins, IN-CRE-DI-BLE!!
Isabel
Ranking: 4/10
A bit disappointing. The view under the water was really bad, so it was hard to see the dolphins. Not many dolphins at all.
Swimming with Dolphins - Black Cat Cruises is open for business… Visit Website …now's your chance to take a closer look.
Ivan Dupont
Ranking: 7/10
The water is really cold, but we swam with dolphins so we forgot the cold really fast!!
Stefano
Ranking: 8/10
Very nice place, cordial and well prepared staff. Little bit expensive $150, for what it is. If you want to stay and really enjoy the dolphins, just rent a kayak.
Thank You - to the thousands of travellers that have contributed to our Top Voted NZ Activities Map - it's free from Rankers.
Lena
Ranking: 7/10
Take the morning tour, it is a higher chance to see the dolphins.
Julian Zeissler
Ranking: 7/10
It was nice to swim with the dolphins but we searched a long time for them. The tour guide did not do any good photos.
Camping NZ App
Every camping site on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.
Annika Marz
Ranking: 7/10
Did not find that many dolphins, but it was good. The only bad things was $140.
Marie Toulemonde
Ranking: 8/10
Dolphin watching and swimming cruise in Akaroa - beautiful place! Unfortunately the dolphin did not decide to swim with us but the company gave us a refund. Nice!
Congratulations Swimming with Dolphins - Black Cat Cruises
Max Backelandt
Ranking: 7/10
Nice trip with amazing landscape. Quite expensive.
Lena Hanhart
Ranking: 7/10
Awesome experience, the hot chocolate after the swim was really a good idea. The only thing I don't like is that they put 'fake' dolphins in the picture.
Swimming with Dolphins - Black Cat Cruises is open for business… Visit Website …now's your chance to take a closer look.
Barbara
Ranking: 10/10
It was beautiful!!
Mark and Eefie
Ranking: 9/10
Go swim with the dolphins! Friendly staff who try to make the most of the trip. Hot chocolate on board! Hot showers afterwards!