Dolphin Swim - Akaroa Harbour Christchurch

Dolphin Swim Akaroa

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The ethical and conservation emphasis, the quality of the experience with the dolphins, the boatmanship, and the interactions with the staff – all were of the highest order and I thoroughly and unreservedly recommend this activity and this company. I am still buzzing and glowing with joy several days afterwards!

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Few other organised wildlife experiences have afforded me greater joy than this trip. I'll be doing it again I think!

Reviewed 05-Mar-2020

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Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your great experience. We hope you had a great time in New Zealand! All the best & stay safe!

Posted 29-Mar-2020

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Great guides friendly and informative. A fantastic experience start to finish

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Because they were great

Reviewed 04-Mar-2020

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Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your great experience. We hope you had a great time in New Zealand! All the best & stay safe!

Posted 29-Mar-2020

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My booking was unfortunately cancelled on a few occasions due to weather conditions however they made is very easy to reload my voucher and book again. 10/10 !!!!

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I had an amazing experience!!! Check out my youtube video of it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaHpFhvcqgA

Reviewed 03-Sep-2019

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Fantastic experience with the dolphins, the team was enthusiastic and the wetsuit was perfect (the water almost didn't feel so cold !) A great experience overall, I would do it again if I come back

Reviewed 19-Nov-2018

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We had to cancel our booking at the very last minute and nothing was a problem.
Such great service very highly recommend them

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not really applicable we had to cancel
our cruise was cancelled at the last minute

Reviewed 18-Apr-2018

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Booking was super-easy and all information sent to me was detailed with all necessary info. My bookings were seamless and the check-in process upon arrival was easy! One of our excursions had to be cancelled because of storm damage to the area, but the team contacted me well in advance to inform me of the situation and offered to book another activity or issue a full refund. Because of scheduling constraints, we opted for the refund and it was issued asap with zero complications. The staff members that contacted me were incredibly friendly and easy to work with - thanks Alicia and Sally!

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Experience was well organized, informative and the staff (Libby & Kate) couldn't have been friendlier! Views are amazing - we got to see more than I anticipated while searching for the dolphin pods. When we found one, there was a baby dolphin which was magical! Unfortunately we couldn't get in the water with them because of this, so a partial refund was issued. Nonetheless, just seeing them was an experience itself! Loved every minute of it - and we still got to hop into the water once at a safe distance before finally returning.

Reviewed 17-Mar-2018

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Excellent service. Very quick to respond to queries.

Unfortunately cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

Reviewed 26-Mar-2016

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Great service

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Had a great time with the dolphins :o)

Reviewed 07-Mar-2015

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Service was great

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This tour was excellent. The service was great and the guides were excellent. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

Reviewed 07-Jan-2015

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Belinda Stewart was contacted by email by me at such short notice and she made it happen for us. Even when I had another person to add to the booking everything was done so quickly and so efficiently. I only wish I had more things to book through you guys.

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Weather was not the best. But the people involved were all very good. It was a really good experience even though my son did throw up hahaha.

Reviewed 21-Dec-2014

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easy booking

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unfortunately we did not swim with the dolphins no fault of the companys just they were not around so just beware that its not guarantied..

Reviewed 19-Jan-2014

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quick response and accurate information

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we were extremely lucky to swim with 6 dolphins. This was one of the most memorable things I have done. Great guides too

Reviewed 09-Jan-2014

Latest Questions about Dolphin Swim - Akaroa Harbour (Christchurch)

Good evening

I am aware that it's a little late but by any chance do you have any more availability for the dolphin swim tomorrow (19th October at 12.30). We are just looking at options and this looked great!
Thanks
Claire

Ps I am not able to take calls so please can you email rather than call? Thankyou

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Hello!
I wish to bring 3 children to swim. What is the age limit for the Dolphin Swim?
Also, can you advise how far it is from Christchurch?

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Hi there, The Akaroa Dolphin Swim has a minimum age limit is 8 years old and the children should be confident swimmers. Akaroa is roughly 1.5 hours from Christchurch, keep in mind that traffic in Christchurch can impact the time it takes getting to Akaroa.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Rhiannon) on 23rd Mar 24 at 16:05

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Hi, my husband and I would like to book the Dolphin swimming trip in December. Will it be busy? How far do you recommend booking in advanced

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Hi there, Due to December being a peak season, we would recommend booking sooner rather than later, being a popular tour it is subject to booking out quite far in advanced these busy months

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Rhiannon) on 23rd Mar 24 at 16:08

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Hi, my daughter will be 2 years old when she goes on this trip. Can she board the cruise?

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Children under 5 years old are free to go on this trip but can only watch. We do require a guardian to be present on the boat at all times.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Rhiannon) on 28th Jun 19 at 09:00

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Hi,
My daughter is 7 and a great swimmer, she would like to swim as well. I would be swimming with her as well so she wouldn't be alone. Would she be able to? Thanks!

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Unfortunately although your daughter is a great swimmer there is a minimum age of 8 years old, therefore she would be unable to swim. She would however be able to watch the dolphins from on board the boat.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Rhiannon) on 18th Jan 19 at 11:22

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Hi, I'm pregnant and I was just wondering if I'll still be able to do the dolphin swimming? I've done it before and loved it.
Thanks

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Hi there, you should be able to participate in the Akaroa Dolphin Swim but please keep in mind it is the operator's call on the day whether they would recommend participating 

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Rhiannon) on 22nd Nov 17 at 16:56

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Hi,
Are there washroom facilities on board your boats?

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Thanks for your questions. There are small toilets aboard the boats and back on the wharf, they have showers, changing rooms and lockers for when you get back 

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Rhiannon) on 12th Oct 17 at 14:17

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Hi - Wondering about public transport from Christchurch to Akaroa. Is there a transfer available or is it best to hop on a bus?

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Hi there. The Akaroa Shuttle departs from the main wharf daily, otherwise you will need to self drive to Akaroa 

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Rhiannon) on 29th Jul 17 at 12:02

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Is the Dolphin Swim a suitable activity even around winter (June/Jully)

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Dolphin swim tours from Akaroa are available daily all year, even during the colder winter months of the middle of the year. You are given thick wetsuits to wear and once you are in the water and moving around the colder water is not usually an issue for most people.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 13th Jun 17 at 15:35

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What is your cancellation policy?

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For all the activities and tours listed on our website we require at least 48 hours notice for cancellation and changes.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 20th Jun 16 at 11:22

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What time is one most likely to see dolphins in early November--morning, afternoon or doesn't matter?

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There is a resident pod of dolphins in Akaroa so it doesn't really matter what time of day. Often the weather is better (less windy) in the morning so I'd recommend booking for then if you want the best conditions.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 20th Jun 16 at 11:18

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I want to do the Dolphin swim, how good of a simmer do you have to be?

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Thanks for your question. You don't have to be an excellent swimmer to go swimming with the dolphins in Akaroa however you do have to be confident enough to be in the open water without hanging on to anything. The wetsuits are very thick so they act as a buoyancy aid so you can't sink with them on. There is also additional buoyancy aids such as float boards and noodles which you can use in the water. As long as you feel comfortable enough swimming a short distance away from the boat then you will be fine. Please be aware there are no guides in the water and instead they are keeping watch from the boat. 

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 28th Sep 14 at 20:10

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I am arriving on a cruise ship docking at Akaroa how do I get to the pick up place for the dophin swim?
Does the same boat take watchers only?

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Hi Kris. Yes, the Akaroa dolphin swim and dolphin watch are both on the same boat that departs from the Akaroa wharf where I believe all the cruise ships dock or if the ships are too big to dock then you will get a tender craft in to the wharf from the boat that will be moored out in the harbour.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 9th Feb 13 at 14:31

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