Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comOcean World Dolphin Swim
based on 15 reviews
Duration: Varies
Location: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Product code: 3794DOLSWIM
Find out why the dolphin swim is the most popular program at Ocean World! During your 30-minute encounter you'll dance, hug, pet and swim with the dolphins. Finishing with a spectacular dorsal fin tow, your dolphin encounter is assured to be the most memorable highlight of your Puerto Plata vacation!
Your dolphin swim begins with an educational introduction presented by expert dolphin trainers. You'll learn fascinating facts about these amazing creatures and receive important safety instructions for your dolphin encounter – a must for a truly pleasurable experience.
All participants in the dolphin swim must wear life jackets (provided) to float freely on the surface, allowing the dolphins to come much closer. A maximum of 10 participants and two dolphins take part in each session, ensuring a truly personal encounter!
Other activities at Dolphin World include:
Snorkeling in the Tropical Reef Aquarium
- Swimming in Tiger Grotto
- Sea lion shows
- Rainforest and bird exhibits
- Use of Dolphin Beach (beach lounge chairs included)
Sea Lion Encounter: Watch the playful Patagonian sea lions swim, dive, leap, bark and show off their acrobatic skills before your up-close meeting in one of the interaction pools.
Shark and Stingray Encounter: Ocean World is the only park on the planet to offer guests the chance to hold, touch, feed and swim with a small school of adult nurse sharks, under the supervision of expert trained staff. You’ll also glide across the surface of a warm stingray pool with a mask and snorkel, touching the backs of these beautiful, gentle sea creatures.
Admission is included when you book an interaction program
Get up close and personal with the dolphins!
- 9:30am - 5:30pm: Caribbean Snorkel Reef, and the Love Bird Encounter Tropical Bird Sanctuary, all run continually throughout the day
- 9:30am: Stingray Encounter; Sea Lion Encounter
- 10:00am: Dolphin Swim and Encounter; Shark Feeding Show and Encounter
- 11:00am: Sea Lion Show; Dolphin Swim and Encounter
- 11:30am: Sea Lion Encounter
- 12:00pm: Dolphin Swim and Encounter; Stingray Encounter
- 12:30pm: Shark Feeding Show and Encounter
- 1:00pm: Dolphin Swim and Encounter
- 1:30pm: Sea Lion Encounter
- 2:00pm: Dolphin Swim and Encounter; Stingray Encounter
- 2:30pm: Shark Feeding Show and Encounter
- 3:00pm: Dolphin Swim and Encounter; Sea Lion Show
- 3:30pm: Sea Lion Encounter
- 4:00pm: Dolphin Swim and Encounter; Stingray Encounter
- 4:30pm: Shark Feeding Show and Encounter
- 5:00pm: Dolphin Swim and Encounter
- Prices are listed as a guide only. For an exact price quote, select a date
- Infants aged 5 years and under are not permitted to swim with the dolphins
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 6 - 12 years
- Children aged 12 years and under must be accompanied by a paying adult in the same session
- Youths aged 13 - 17 need parental consent to participate in the program
- Prices are per person.
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- Round trip bus transfers (surcharges apply for some hotels)
- 30 minute Swim with the Dolphins Program
- Snorkeling in Tropical Reef Aquarium
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Swimming in Tiger Grotto
- Sea Lion Shows (twice per day)
- Sea Lion Encounter (if Combo option is selected at time of booking)
- Shark and Stingray Encounter (if Combo option is selected at time of booking)
- Rainforest and Bird Exhibits
- Observation of all Dolphin and Sea Lion Interactive Programs
- Use of Dolphin Beach (beach lounge chairs included)
- 16% Sales Tax
- Gratuities (optional)
- Beverages
- Lunch (Buffet available for an additional US$12 booked and paid direct)
- Sea Lion and Shark Encounters are ONLY included if the Combination Option is selected at time of booking
- Transfer Surcharge (if staying in Sosua, Cabarette, Rio San Juan, Bahia Principe, Playa Grande and Luperon)
- Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
- Dolphin Swim Program includes approximately 30 minutes of in-water time
- A Buffet Lunch option is available for US$12 per person. Please book the Lunch Buffet when you call to reconfirm your tour
- Please Note: Pregnant passengers are not permitted to swim with the dolphins, sharks or sea lions
- On site Photo and Video Lab: A state-of-the-art digital photo, DVD and video lab is on site where guests can purchase a variety of these items of their interactive program, so you can capture the memories and cherish them for a lifetime!
- Swim-wear ready underneath clothes
- Change of clothes w/towel for after program
- Extra money or credit cards for photos/video/gifts
- Sun block
- US$5 per passenger (round trip) from all Sosua and Cabarette hotels
- US$10 per passenger (round trip) from Luperon, Rio San Juan, Bahia Principe and Playa Grande
It is recommended passengers bring:
Transfer Surcharges:
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Devin D, United States, June 2008
