Are Dolphins guaranteed?
Our first priority
… is your Dolphin Swim experience.
Firstly, This is not SeaWorld, this is their world. This is a nature-based experience with wild dolphins in their natural environment.
Swimming with the Hectors/New Zealand Dolphins, the smallest and rarest ocean going dolphins in the world, does not happen in aquariums or cages in the ocean.
It happens in their natural habitat the Pacific Ocean & Akaroa Harbour, where they are completely free and everything is done on their terms, we as a company are respectful and take great care with our wildlife and enviroment.
While we have a high success rate and will do our absolute best to gain a swim encounter for you, swims are not guaranteed and no refunds are given for unsuccessful swims.
We are ecoSEAker
… and work in sustainable ecotourism,
… we respect wildlife in it’s natural state.
These dolphins are as rare as Bengal Tigers and Mountain Silver Back Gorillas!
So it is a real privilege to come out and see them let alone have an opportunity to swim with them.
Although there are no guarantees with wild dolphins they do live here all year round and we have always seen them on our swimming tours.
The Hectors Dolphins are scientifically known as the most curious dolphins in New Zealand and quite possibly the world, according to our local scientists, this means they will generally show intrest in spending time around boats and swimmers in the water.
On our trips
… we have always seen the Hectors Dolphins.
We think that’s absolutely amazing when working with wildlife.
So as you can see we cannot 100% guarantee them but the chances are high.
We are also governed by our Department of Conservation and if the dolphins have calfs (babies) with them or are showing no interest we cannot swim with them due to regulations. These regulations are all in the intrests of the dolphins and are important for their wellbeing.
We are the best Dolphin Swimming company in town
Because we include a harbour tour with your dolphin swim to give you an all round comprehensive experience of our area and it’s wildlife, therefore maximising your experience and increasing your value for money.
We are smaller, friendlier, and give you so much more on our tours, see our guest reviews on Tripadvisor.