Dolphin Swim And Watch Day Trips

Four dolphin day trips, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $217 to $592.95; all four list pickup.
Four guided dolphin day trips run from Christchurch to Kaikoura, priced from $217.00 to $592.95 per person and lasting 10 to 12 hours. Three are swim trips and one is watching from the boat only. Hotel pickup is included on each, and whether anyone enters the water depends on weather and sea state on the day.

Dolphin Encounter, Meal Included
10 hours · Cheeky Kea Tours
Guided tour with lunch.
from $217 per person Check availability →
Luxury Small Group, Meal Included
About 10 to 11 hours · Canterbury Trails
Small-group tour with lunch and gear.
from $592.95 per person Check availability →
10-Hour Swim, Meal Included
10 hours · Cheeky Kea Tours
Small-group tour with lunch.
from $261 per person Check availability →Common Questions
How Much Do Dolphin Swim And Watch Day Trips From Christchurch Cost?
Prices start at $217.00 per person for the Dolphin Encounter, Meal Included watching trip and reach $592.95 per person for the Luxury Small Group, Meal Included swim. In between sit the 10-Hour Swim, Meal Included at $261.00 and the 12-Hour Dolphin Swim Day Trip at $283.14. All prices are per person for a single-day trip, and the $217.00, $261.00 and $592.95 options include a meal while the 12-hour one does not.
How Long Are These Dolphin Day Trips?
Trips last 10 to 12 hours from pickup to drop-off. The Dolphin Encounter and the 10-Hour Swim each run 10 hours, the luxury small group trip about 10 to 11 hours, and the 12-Hour Dolphin Swim Day Trip is the longest at 12 hours. Time actually spent on the water is not stated for any of them.
What Is Included And What Should I Check Before Booking?
All four include Christchurch pickup and free cancellation, and three include a meal; the 12-hour swim does not, so bring your own food. Wetsuits are included on the 12-hour and luxury trips and not stated on the other two, so check ahead if you need one. A minimum age of 8 applies on the 12-hour and 10-hour swims, and none is stated for the other two trips.
How Do I Choose Between The Tours In This Category?
Start with whether you want to get in the water: three trips are swims and the Dolphin Encounter, Meal Included is watching from the boat only. Group sizes are capped at 16 on the two standard swims and 8 on the luxury small group trip, and entering the water on any swim trip depends on conditions on the day. The 12-hour swim rates 4.5 from 29 reviews and the Dolphin Encounter 4.3 from 15, while the luxury trip has 4 reviews and the 10-hour swim has no reviews yet.
Compare The Four Dolphin Day Trips Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Meal | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Hour Dolphin Swim Day Trip | 12 hours | $283.14 per person | ★ 4.5 (29) | Not included | Included |
| Dolphin Encounter, Meal Included | 10 hours | $217 per person | 15 reviews | Included | Included |
| Luxury Small Group, Meal Included | About 10 to 11 hours | $592.95 per person | 4 reviews | Included | Included |
| 10-Hour Swim, Meal Included | 10 hours | $261 per person | No reviews on this one yet | Included | Included |




