Swim with Wild Dolphins from Picton – Small-Group Eco Tour
- 2–4 hours
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Swim with wild dolphins in the calm sheltered waters of the Marlborough Sounds on a small-group eco adventure designed around both guest comfort and dolphin welfare. Guided by experienced World Cetacean Alliance-trained guides, learn about dolphin behaviour, marine conservation, and the unique wildlife of this remarkable region while respectfully interacting with dolphins in their natural environment. Unlike many open-ocean dolphin tours in New Zealand, E-Ko operates in the protected waters of the Sounds and is the only operator to offer a No Seasickness Guarantee. Complimentary wetsuits, masks, binoculars, species identification cards, hot drinks, and expert wildlife interpretation are all included to create a relaxed, educational, and unforgettable marine wildlife experience.
Inclusions
What's included
- Chocolate biscuits
- Wetsuits
- Hot and cold Drinks
- Mask and Snorkel
- Booties and Hoods (if needed)
What's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Cruise the Majestic Marlborough Sounds looking for up to 5 species of Dolphin. The calmest Dolphin experience in New Zealand. Get amazing up-close encounters with an E-Ko Tour.
tour in search of wild dolphins and other marine wildlife. Guided by experienced World Cetacean Alliance-trained guides, learn about dolphin behaviour, conservation, and the unique marine ecosystem of the region while enjoying spectacular coastal scenery. When conditions and dolphin behaviour are suitable, guests have the opportunity to enter the water and swim alongside wild dolphins in their natural environment. Complimentary wetsuits, masks, binoculars, species identification cards, and onboard hot drinks are included to enhance the experience. Dolphins, seals, seabirds, and other marine wildlife are commonly seen throughout the tour. Operating in the calm waters of the Marlborough Sounds, this experience also includes E-Ko’s unique No Seasickness Guarantee for added comfort and peace of mind.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Follow BLUE line on Footpath to the Seal, Dolphin and Penguin. The Blue Line starts at the Visitor Information Center. Arrive at 0815 if your going to Swim for fitting of wet suit , mask and snorkel.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- E-Ko New Zealand Ltd
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
How it compares in Picton
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 55 experiences we list in Picton.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 25 of 55.
About Picton
Picton is a small ferry port at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, gateway to the Marlborough Sounds' bays, bush walks, mussel farms and wine country.
Picton lies at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, at the top of New Zealand's South Island, with green hills rising straight from the harbour. Ferries cross Cook Strait from Wellington, and the waterfront is busy with boats, cafés and a small foreshore. The Edwin Fox Maritime Museum shelters the hull of the Edwin Fox, built in 1853, one of the oldest surviving merchant ships in the world.
Top-ranked sights in Picton: Marlborough Sounds.
