Kaikoura Seal Swim

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Highlights & inclusions

Swim with wild New Zealand fur seals
Guided by passionate local experts
Responsible and conservation-focused experience
All equipment and wetsuits provided
From
$159.00NZD
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to experience
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What you can expect

The beautiful little New Zealand town of Kaikoura, located only 180 kilometres north of Christchurch, is a national treasure. With alpine mountain ranges almost touching the ocean, clear waters, emerald bushland and a quaint village setting, Kaikoura is a stunning tourist attraction and the perfect place to explore the Kaikoura peninsula with New Zealand Fur Seals.

Seal Swim Kaikoura invite you to join a truly unique experience, swimming and snorkelling with New Zealand Fur Seals in their beautiful natural environment. After gearing up at the head office, you will head out by boat and dive into the pristine waters of the peninsula. Over this tour you will get to come face-to-face with a Fur Seal and learn more about these incredible animals and their coastal habitat.

Seal Swim Kaikoura are dedicated to protecting the seals and work hard not to disturb natural behavioural patterns. They are licensed by the New Zealand Department of Conservation, ensuring your experience has minimal negative impact on the seals and their magnificent surrounding environment. As New Zealand’s original seal swimming company, Seal Swim Kaikoura’s passionate crew, including the owners who still guide tours, focus solely on seal swimming and will share fascinating insights about Fur Seals throughout your tour.

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What you need to know

Inclusions
  • Boat based seal swim
  • Wetsuits & all snorkel equipment
Duration
  • Allow 2.5 hours
Departure Location
  • 9.30am, 12.30pm & 2:00pm (departure times may vary)
  • Departs from Gooches Beach Playground on Kaikoura's Esplanade
  • Operates during summer only (Oct - April)
Additional Information
  • There is no strict age limit for children. The head guide will assess the day’s conditions and the child’s age and ability to confirm suitability. However, the minimum age is generally five years due to wetsuit sizing.
  • Participants must be able to understand and communicate in English, have a good level of physical fitness, and be confident swimming and snorkelling
  • We will supply you with 5mm dive suits, hoods, fins, masks & snorkel
  • You will need to bring swimwear, towel & warm clothing to put on after the tour
  • As the seals are wild and interactions are on their terms, activity can vary, and if no seals are seen in the water, a 50% refund or a second tour (subject to availability) will be offered

Recent reviews

5/5
Based on 2 reviews
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Frédérique Dupuis

about 6 years ago

Went well

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Trusted Customer

about 12 years ago

Great morning doing the seal swim, very successful for all of the swimmers, and great staff. Thanks to them we had a great time and felt warm and safe.

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