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Snorkelling with wild New Zealand Fur Seals, in the shallow waters of the beaufiful Kaikoura Peninsula. A very very rare unique experience, anywhere in the world.
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Seal Swim Kaikoura invites you to join their family team for an experience of a lifetime!
Swimming with free and untamed New Zealand Fur Seals along the Kaikoura Coast is one of the most incredible wildlife encounters in the world. So graceful, so close!
Their underwater antics and natural curiosity will leave you with a renewed appreciation for these fun loving creatures.
The full length wetsuits provided will help keep you warm and also provide the same buoyancy as a life jacket so you don't have to be a confident swimmer or snorkeler. Our knowledgeable crew have been guiding travellers here since 1987. It will feel good to know that you have the world's most experienced guides with you, to answer questions, teach you how to snorkel and even hold your hand if you want! It won't take long for them to build your confidence!
The pristine bays of the stunning Kaikoura Peninsula is where you'll be taken on the short boat trip and with the beautiful Coastal Kaikoura Rangers as a back drop you'll spend up to an hour swimming and getting to know these playful puppy dogs of the sea. Alternatively, you can stay on the boat and watch others entertain the seals.
You'll need to allow around 2.5 hours for the tour.
This tour is highly recommended, has received numerous awards as has even been featured on the Getaway Travel Show. It really is a Must Do for your New Zealand travels.
Please Note: Spectators $60 each can be added as you proceed to checkout
Special Requirements: Please advise as you proceed to check out; your country of origin, gender and any medical conditions, age of any children booked for.
*The above information is used solely for the purpose of our Maritime New Zealand ‘Health and Safety’ procedures and will not be used for any other purpose.
Location: 58 West End, Kaikoura
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1spaces priced from:
- Adult$96.00
- Child$80.00
4spaces priced from:
- Adult$120.00
- Child$80.00
4spaces priced from:
- Adult$120.00
- Child$80.00
4spaces priced from:
- Adult$96.00
- Child$80.00
2spaces priced from:
- Adult$120.00
- Child$80.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Best seal swim ever
Stéphanie from Switzerland
Awesome!
Karin Nannt from Switzerland
Incredible experience
Maddie Schofield from Australia
Incredible experience
Maddie Schofield from Australia
Awesome seal swim experience!
Judith Dortmans from Netherlands
Great experience
Christina from Denmark
Great Experience!
JULIANE WITTEK from Germany
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Maddie Schofield from Australia wrote on 08 November 2018
Share LinkIncredible experience
My friend and I were staying in kaikoura just for a stopover but found this experience and booked last minute. Was absolutely amazing and we were so lucky we got such a beautiful day to do the tour. Seals swam right underneath us and even when they weren’t in the water we were so close to watch them sleep and laze about on land. An absolute must do!
From Kaikoura - 2.5 hour Seal Swim
Hey guys, thank you so much for your lovely review and we are stoked that you had such a great time. Enjoy the rest of your trip!
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Camille Carrere from France wrote on 28 March 2019
Share LinkSuperbe expérience
0eut-etre le souvenir le plus incroyable de tout mon voyage, l'équipe est formidable, nous avons eu une très belle journée et les otaries étaient très curieuse. C'était un moment magique de partager ces instants dans leurs milieu naturel. Nous étions par petit groupe ce qui a rendu l'expérience d'autant plus intense. MERCI SEAL SWIM !
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