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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 worlds smallest and rarest dolphin - the Hector 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 12 swimmers per trip.

Black Cat Cruises operates swimming with dolphins and was the winner of the 2003/4 Supreme tourism award. We have conducted dolphin swimming for over 20 years and were one of the first dolphin swimming operators in New Zealand. And we are just $139NZD, that's up to 19% better than other operators. We are located in Akaroa, just 80 minutes drive from Christchurch.

• Full briefing by your dolphin guide
• Wetsuit, Snorkel and mask
• Dry suits included from May to September
• Modern, comfortable vessels
• Hot shower
• FREE hot drinks
• FREE gift pack including certificate, postcard and dolphin information sheet
• Optional photo pack including pictures of you in the water with dolphins

The Hector Dolphin is only found in New Zealand, the more we can learn about the dolphins the better their future will be, so download the Hector's activity fun book now.