Swim with dolphins: Go swimming with dolphins in the Marlborough Sounds

Our Boats

Delphinus and Dolphin Endeavour are both in Safe Ship Management (SSM) and are operated by fully qualified and licensed skippers and crew. All vessels are available for private or group charter in the Marlborough Sounds with activities ranging from diving to sightseeing - just drop us a line and see what we can do for you.

Delphinus

Delphinus is a very stable 13 metre (43 foot) catamaran that cruises at 20 knots and is surveyed for 30 passengers. An extremely comfortable enclosed cabin, open back deck for easy access in and out of the water, seating to catch the sunshine and sea breezes, walk-around sides and fully railed bow make this boat ideal for both viewing the scenery and wildlife in the Sounds as well as swimming with dolphins. Delphinus is equipped with the necessary safety equipment and has a marine toilet for passengers’ use. This is our main boat used for our daily tours.

Miss Te Rawa

Miss Te rawa from astern , eniromentally freindly enginees

Wheelchair acces or Easy ,Safe entry for Swimmers on Port side whre Captain can see them

Miss Te Rawa is a 9.1 metre (30 foot) custom built Semi-enclosed power boat .She cruises at 25-28 knots, Seats 14 passengers inside a comfortable cabin with fantastic; 360 degree open view windows. She is currently surveyed for 25 passengers. There is seating on the back deck to catch the abundant sunshine and breeze through your hair. She has a forward viewing area for wildlife photos and a beach access ladder from the foredeck. This makes her the perfect boat for going to the DOC islands and Queen Charlotte Track. Miss Te Rawa is equipped with the necessary safety equipment.

She also has a side boarding point with a flat access for wheelchairs, this area is also used for boarding swimmers from the port side where the Captain can see. Easy and Safe.