Christchurch Wildlife Cruises New Zealand:
The twin harbours of Lyttelton and Akaroa are the best places in the world to view, or swim with, the rare Hector's or New Zealand Dolphins. Black cat Cruises have bases in both Harbours.
Situated near Christchurch, in New Zealand's South Island, the Black Cat Group cruises these scenic waterways daily, offering an unforgettable view of the wildlife as well as the many historical highlights in the area. They offer
wildlife cruises, dolphin swimming and kayaking trips in Akaroa. And they operate local ferry services, wildlife cruises and private charters in Lyttelton.
The company recently won 5 awards, including the Supreme Award, at the New Zealand Tourism Awards 2003/4, making it New Zealand's top tourism operator. People the world over have told them what a special experience it is to see the
dolphins; we guarantee that you'll agree.
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- An Unforgettable Experience - Swimming with Dolphins:
- A two hour cruise, which includes ½ hour before for a full briefing, about 2 hours on the water (of which up to 1 hour is spent with the dolphins) and ½ hour afterwards for shower and gift pack.
- All their crew are highly trained. This means that you'll get a great briefing on how to interact with the dolphins and what to expect prior to your journey. They'll also give you
safety instructions and other information to allow you to enjoy your experience. If you are new to snorkeling and use of a wetsuit your crew will be on hand to help you out.
- They provide wetsuit masks and snorkel. You only have to bring your swimming costume and a towel. They'll also provide you with a hot shower afterwards. And there's a hot drink after your swim too.
How to Find Us in Akaroa.
Akaroa is ideally situated within one and a half hours of Christchurch International Airport. You can either drive yourself or catch one of the shuttles which operate daily between Christchurch city centre and Akaroa.
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