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KAIKŌURA

Watching Kaikōura's dusky dolphins has a uniqueness all of its own

The opportunity to join the tour as a watcher provides spectacular viewing of these acrobatic and energised dolphins. Their exhilerating displays of jumps, leaps, tail slapping and somersaults provide the most incredible dolphin show on earth!

Watchers and swimmers travel on the same boat, so if some of you want to watch and some of you want to swim this is not a problem as you will still be together. It's fascinating to witness the interaction between swimmers and wild dolphins from above the water too.

Our boats are specifically built with optimum viewing in mind and have upstairs decks as well as walk around bows to enable you to capture perfect images of your experience.

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Dusky dolphins are renowned for their spectacular acrobatics

Contact us for further details or click below to make a Dolphin Encounter reservation

We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

Dolphin Encounter Swim

$230.00*

Adult

15 years and upwards

$215.00*

Child

8 years to 14 years inclusive

Dolphin Encounter Watch

$115.00*

Adult

15 years and upwards

$75.00*

Child

3 years to 14 years inclusive (Note: Ages are subject to sea conditions of the day and restrictions can apply)

* (Please note this pricing is valid to 30 September 2024)

Oct & early Nov Dolphin Encounter Tours operate daily at 8.30am.

Mid Nov-Apr Dolphin Encounter Tours operate daily at 5.30am, 8.30am and 12.30pm.

In May Dolphin Encounter Tours operate daily at 8.30am and 12.30pm.

In winter (Jun-Sept) tours will be scheduled once daily at 10.00am. 

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