Dolphin Swim or View Experience in Marlborough
- Swim with a variety of dolphin species, such as the common, dusky, Hector or bottlenose dolphin
- Swim in the pristine waters of the Marlborough Sounds with a certified guide
- Marvel as these majestic creatures leap from the water to entertain you from the comfort of the cruise boat
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What to expect
Experience a truly once in a lifetime encounter and swim with the dolphins at Marlborough Sounds. Get a truly remarkable opportunity to meet and play with wild dolphin species right in the water. Start with a journey over water to where the dolphin pods are located, your highly qualified guide will give you a detailed and informative explanation about these intelligent, playful creatures and what you can do to continue supporting their ecosystem. Your swim will take you to meet a myriad of species, such as the Hector, common, dusky, and bottlenose dolphins. Upon spotting these dolphins, the guide will fully ensure the safety of both swimmers and the dolphins before you can swim together with them under the watchful guidance of the crew. You'll encounter other forms of marine life in your experience, which include fur seals and even penguins. Should you choose to remain on board, you'll be able to view and experience the dolphins playing in their natural habitat, and learn about their interactions with each other and with other wildlife. Enrich your understanding of marine life and their value through this unforgettable experience in New Zealand.
Reviews
We booked the Dolphin Swim experience and got to see the little blue penguins, Hector dolphins and furry seals. Despite not being able to swim with dolphins since the Hector ones are protected, we are very happy with viewing the Hector dolphins. The crew really did their best to find the dolphins in the Charlotte Sounds and it was a lovely sunny and calm day. Also we did get a partial refund since we only viewer dolphins instead of swimming with them. Loved this experience!!!
Rating 5 stars because you guys need to know the truth and not because i enjoyed the activity. I paid for dolphin( view+ swim) but i only got dolphin viewing experience. The only highlight is seeing dolphins in the sea but for a very short period. The most you could see are birds which are more like seagulls. I extremely do not recommend you to get this activity as theres nothing much to see. However if you would like to donate proceeds to wildlife stuff then you can go ahead and go for this.
we saw wild dolphins swimming in groups and jumping and spinning in the ocean.it was such an amazing experience that I would definitely recommend to others.
It is only a good friend of the sea dolphin, can only talk about "with the dumplings do not live" NZ dolphins a lot of happiness, the weather is good, the sea is big and clear, so comfortable experience
Previously seen dolphins, are living in the aquarium in the pool, never thought to have the opportunity in the sea and dolphins so close contact dancing, thanks KLOOK to provide us with this opportunity!
The first time in the sea and dolphins swimming together, a very memorable event!
Good to know
Insider Tips:
- Please remember to bring your own swimsuit and towel if you choose to go swimming with the dolphins
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