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Snorkelling with wild New Zealand Fur Seals, in the shallow waters of the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula. A very rare unique experience, anywhere in the world.
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.
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Regina from Germany wrote on 23 January 2018
Einmaliges und unvergleichliches Erlebnis
Das war eine einmalige Erfahrung und ich bin immer noch ganz selig, wenn ich daran zurueckdenke! Die Tiere werden weder gelockt, noch sind sie dressiert. Dass die Tiere zu den Menschen stossen, beruht auf Freiwilligkeit und dem Umstand, dass die Tiere sich abkuehlen muessen. Ich hatte einige Zeit intensiven Kontakt mit einer maennlichen Seerobbe, der mir gestattet hat, ihm zu folgen. Fantastisch! Das Team von Seal Swim macht eine grossartige Arbeit und legt grossen Wert darauf, dass es den Tieren in jeder Sekunde des Besuches gut geht und sie sich wohlfuehlen. Schliesslich sind die Menschen nur die Besucher im Lebensraum der Robben.
Marit Konrad from Germany wrote on 25 March 2017
Fantastisches Erlebnis
Wir haben die Tour erst am Tag vorher gebucht und waren aufgrund des Wetters etwas skeptisch. Die Neoprenanzüge waren aber so warm, daß es wirklich nicht kalt war. Dann gings raus mit dem Boot zu einer nahen Robbenkolonie. Die Robben waren sehr neugierig und kamen sofort ganz nah an uns heran. Es war fantastisch und die Zeit verging viel zu schnell. Man kann nur etwas falsch machen bei der Tour, nämlich sie nicht zu buchen.
Gerrit Schubert from Germany wrote on 14 March 2016
Eine schöne Erfahrung
Schwimmen mit Seehunden ist was Besonderes. Wenn plötzlich ein Seehunden ganz dicht an dir vorbeischießt - grandios.
Huilin from New Zealand wrote on 06 April 2021
Amazing life experience!
The seals are super friendly, playful and curious. They didn't wanna let us go at the end! The staff are great and informative. Last but not least, the wetsuit set including hood and gloves gave me the best comfort to enjoy the swim! Thank you so much for organising this.
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Jonas Gaebler from Germany wrote on 06 February 2018
Einfach nur einzigartig und fantastisch
Ein wirklich klasse Erlebnis welches ich nie mehr vergessen werde. Vielen Dank für die klasse Erfahrung und ich kann es nur jedem weiter empfehlen!