Swimming with Dolphins in Akaroa, Christchurch, New Zealand | Swimming

Welcome to Swimming with Dolphins, Akaroa, New Zealand . If you are like many people you will have dreamt of Swimming with wild dolphins in their natural habitat. Only a select few are able to realise their dream and take part in the most unique adventure of a lifetime.

"There is only one place on the planet where you can swim with the world's smallest and rarest dolphin - the Hector's or New Zealand Dolphin - and that is the beautiful sheltered setting of Akaroa Harbour in New Zealand's South Island."

To avoid disappointment, we recommend that you make a booking today to swim with the dolphins, we limit our numbers to a maximum of just 10 swimmers per trip.

Black Cat Cruises operates Swimming with Dolphins and was the winner of the 2003 Supreme tourism award. We’ve been Swimming for over 20 years and were one of the first dolphin Swimming operators in New Zealand.  Swimming with Dolphins are located in Akaroa, just 80 minutes drive from Christchurch.