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The Journey
Travel deep into the park with a 45 minute scenic Aqua Taxi ride through the world-renowned natural beauty of the Abel Tasman National Park. We pass dozens of stunning coves and golden sand beaches on our way.
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Beaut Spot
We swim in New Zealand’s warmest seal habitat. Tonga Island Marine Reserve, a sanctuary and NZ fur seal breeding colony for 17 years. This is where we jump in!
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Seal Encounters
The seals are untamed and free - we are guests in their world. Seals kekeno are surprisingly agile in the water for their size, a swim with them is like being in a wildlife documentary . you are up close and personal.
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Fully Supported
Our skilled and trained guides swim with you to ensure your safety. We have a fully equipped Aqua Taxi support boat on-hand throughout your swim. Before swimming, there is a full and in-depth safety briefing.
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Chill Out
After swimming sit back and enjoy, while your guide tells you a tale or two.
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Personal Attention
With our small group numbers, your experience will be warm and personal. We are moved by the beauty of this area and the seals every day. Its excited to share this with you!
The Abel Tasman Seal Swim is true Magic! Join us for a wildlife experience of a lifetime and let the Seal Swim wonders begin!
Trip Options
All our trip options include a return Aqua Taxi ride from Marahau to Tonga Island, a guaranteed hour snorkeling and swimming or watching the seals kekeno.
Seal Swim
Join these playful and curious creatures at close quarters in their environment. Our low impact eco friendly swim allows these beautiful animals to respond in their own way.
Aqua Taxi will take you on a 45 min scenic cruise up into Tonga Island Marine Reserve area. Your briefing takes place on beautiful Onetahuti beach. Following the briefing you wil be whisked over to Tonga Island by Aqua Taxi where you wil experience a one hour low impact eco friendly swim with the seals Kekeno.
At the conclusion of our swim we'll relax on the beach and bask in the simplicity of it all.
- Swim with the seals
- 2 Aqua Taxi rides
- Add $13 for lunch
- Check-in 9:15am (returns 2:30pm)
- Check-in 11:15am (returns 4:30pm)
- Check-in 1:15pm (returns 6:30pm)
- Adult $179 / Child* $130 (age 12+)
* Ratio of 1 child (12-15yrs)/ 1 adult.
Seal Watch
Join the seal watch crew and share in all the sights of the Seal Swim.
Board the Aqua Taxi for a 45 minute scenic ride to Tonga Island. Learn about the behaviour and breeding patterns of the seals kekeno before watching the swimmers interacting with the seals.
Then when the swimmers enter the magic world of the seals kekeno let the seal swim wonders begin.
- Watch the seals
- 2 Aqua Taxi rides
- Add $13 for lunch
- Check-in 9:15am (returns 2:30pm)
- Check-in 11:15am (returns 4:30pm)
- Check-in 1:15pm (returns 6:30pm)
- Adults $90 / Child* $70
Check-in times are tide dependent please confirm at time of booking.
We Provide
Quality 5mm wetsuits. Snorkel, mask, flippers and headgear.
You Bring
Sunscreen, warm top (wool/fleece), swimsuit, towel, insect repellent, wind jacket and camera, personal water bottle and something to eat. Please bring medication if you are prone to motion sickness.
Booking
Please check our trip schedule and use the booking form at the top of this page.
Cancellation Policy:
There are times when, due to a variety of factors based on our vast local knowledge we choose to cancel an Abel Tasman Seal Swim tour. These factors relate to safety, weather and making sure we can provide you with the best possible seal swimming experience. A decision will be generally made at 7am each morning after we have received the latest weather forecast and assessed When we cancel a trip, clients receive a full refund of any money previously paid. If however you decide to cancel your booking within 48 hours of departure you will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellation by clients within 24 hours of day of departure and no-shows . No refund will be made. All other client cancellations prior to 48hrs incur a 10% administration/cancellation fee.
Pricing:
Prices are valid at time of printing for 2010/2011 season. Abel Tasman Seal Swim reserves the right to alter trip times and prices during the season.
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