Swimming with Dolphins — Attraction in Banks Peninsula Community

Swimming with Dolphins was amazing. I was worried we wouldn’t have a chance to swim with them based on past reviews, but the guides were really good at checking in with the dolphins moods and getting us in the water with them.

They encourage us to bring our own cameras (as long as they fit in a medium sized dry bag). I brought my GoPro, chest harness, case, phone, hat, sunscreen and water bottle (to give an idea of space). You can also store your things in the secure changing area (that have a small locker for valuables).

During the boat ride we saw an adorable small penguin (too shy to get next to the boat). Within a half hour or so we found 3-5 pods of 2-4 dolphins each. The water is too murky to catch underwater photos or videos (unless they literally are right next to you). I caught some good video above the water of them. Meanwhile the guides caught several good photos f the boat (in between calling out the direction of the dolphins when they got near any of us). They provided those photos via Dropbox for us to download as a free gift.

Absolutely would recommend anyone to go out with these guides to swim with the dolphins (plus you get a 30% refund if you don’t get to swim with them after all.. something not provided by other guides).

Hot showers, hot chocolate, and great company make it a win. They do sell out, so get the...

We saw lots of dolfins they came swimming right up to the side of the boat, our tour guide Harriet was lovley. We did sadly not have any dolfins that wanted to swim with us but the experience was still amazing. The group sizes are small, my friend got very sea sick and they have her a blanket and was very supportive.

Hot chocolate and ginger cookies was given out and we even got 30% refund even though it's not there fault the dolfins wasn't in the mood to play!

Hot showers for afters and free lockers included 👌

I do recommend booking when you have a few days there incase the weather is to bad so you can get added onto the...

I did this a few months back with my girlfriend. It was a really magical experience, the dolphins came close enough to touch (not that we did as their skin is very sensitive!).

I really respected the crew's knowledge and especially how they make sure we are never disturbing mothers and their calves.

It was expensive but fully worth it once you're out there. Plus, they have really good shower and...