Vessel One

Lissodelphis
Lissodelphis is a 13 metre catamaran, built in Auckland New Zealand in 1998, powered by twin 315HP Volvo diesel engines and has a cruise speed of 22 knots. This vessel takes 16 swimmers and up to 20 spectators (watchers). On board facilities include toilet and deck shower.

Vessel Two

Delphinidae
Delphinidae is a 14 metre mono hull, built in Bluff by Stabi-Craft Marine in February 2003. It is powered by a 680HP Volvo diesel motor and has a cruise speed of 22 knots. This vessel takes 16 swimmers and up to 15 spectators (watchers). On board facilities include toilet and deck shower.

Vessel Three

Kotuku
Kotuku is a 10.5 metre mono hull built in Bluff by Stabi-Craft Marine in 1994, powered by twin 150HP Yamaha fourstroke outboards and has a cruise speed of 25knots. This vessel is surveyed for 14 passengers. On board facilities include marine toilet and running hot water.

 

Dolphin Encounter vessel Lissodelphis with a large pod of dusky dolphins off the Kaikoura Coast in winter. © Dennis Buurman
Lissodelphis
© Dennis Buurman
Dolphin Encounter vessel Lissodelphis with a large pod of dusky dolphins off the Kaikoura Coast in winter.

Lissodelphis


Dolphin Encounter vessel Delphinidae with a pod of dolphins. © Dennis Buurman
Delphinidae
© Dennis Buurman
Dolphin Encounter vessel Delphinidae with a pod of dolphins.

Delphinidae


 Our third vessel Kotuku is 10.5 metres long and surveyed to carry 14 passengers.  © Dolphin Encounter
Kotuku
© Dolphin Encounter

Our third vessel Kotuku is 10.5 metres long and surveyed to carry 14 passengers.

Kotuku

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