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DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER

Guided tour €€€
4.8/5
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Open - from 07h30 to 17h00 Opening hours

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96, Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand Show on map
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2025
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Dolphin Encounter is an unforgettable experience: swim alongside dusky dolphins in their natural environment, or observe them from the boat. These dolphins, which are present all year round, often live in large groups and offer a fascinating spectacle. The excursion, led by passionate guides, is a unique marine adventure, rich in emotion, beauty and magical encounters. An introductory video precedes the 4-hour excursion, and all equipment is provided (wetsuit, fins, mask, snorkel). Remember to book in advance! ! !

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Visited in march 2024
Can’t recommend the dolphin encounter enough! The whole trip is done so well, with great respect for the dolphins and environment. We went out on the boat for about 20-30 mins to a spot where dolphins are usually sighted and after observing them for a while we went in the water. We did this a few times and then watched them for a while after getting out. It’s an experience that is so special it’s hard to articulate and I encourage anyone considering it to absolutely do it. I went on the 6am trip and also saw a beautiful sunrise. Big thanks to everyone at encounter Kaikoura for the experience.
Visited in march 2024
My wife and I went for the watching option instead of swimming with the dolphins. It was great! We stayed on the upper deck with the captain and had a good 360 degree view. The captain, Culley, was very helpful in pointing out the characteristics of dolphins he has observed over the years.
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Visited in january 2017
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Un moment magique! Nager avec une vingtaine de dauphins tres joueurs, a presque pouvoir les toucher. Equipements fournis, rien a redire. Fortement conseillé pour des souvenirs grandioses.
cadada
Visited in march 2016
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It is the only company to Kaikoura which offers to swim with dolphins or simply as of observing them during a cruise. If you want to swim with dolphins, I advise you to reserve several days in advance because it is much in demand activity! I did not organise myself enough, and I could not swim with dolphins but only to watch them. And it was magical! The boat was surrounded by hundreds of dolphins (more than 200 according to the guide), which swam, sellado, played around the boat and swimmers. Just exceptional. In addition the staff very pleasant and smiling, and the towers are really very well organised. Do not hesitate, it is a beautiful day that await you!
albatraose
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Plusieurs petits groupes sont lâchés à plusieurs reprises au milieu des bancs de centaine de dauphins curieux et joueurs. Les combinaisons épaisses permettent de flôter et de ne pas avoir froid dans l’eau. Après au moins 4 rencontres avec les cétacés, vous serez appelés à remonter à bord pour les observer en sirotant un petit chocolat chaud. Le staff est tes sympa et l’organisation très bien huilée. Bref, une demie-journée inoubliable.
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