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 swim is assured to be the most memorable highlight of your Puerto Plata vacation!
Highlights
- Swim with dolphins at Ocean World
- Up-close opportunity to touch, feed and play with the animals
- Snorkeling adventure
- Professional trainers
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Ocean World Dolphin show - ...Ocean World Dolphin show - applause!!Photo by: Anonymous09 2011 -
Ocean World Dolphin Swim - ...Ocean World Dolphin Swim - kissing the dolphins!Photo by: Anonymous09 2011 -
Dolphin Show at Ocean WorldHigh dive!Photo by: Anthony CUnited Kingdom, 04 2008 -
Dolphin 6Together with the dolphin.Photo by: Anonymous04 2011 -
Dolphin 5Kissing the dolphins!Photo by: Anonymous04 2011 -
Dolphin 4Kissing the dolphins!Photo by: Anonymous04 2011 -
Dolphin 3Feeding the dolphins!Photo by: Anonymous04 2011 -
Dolphin 2Hugging the dolphins!Photo by: Anonymous04 2011 -
Dolphin 1The dolphins at Ocean World.Photo by: Anonymous04 2011 -
Ocean World Dolphin SwimYou would think they could fly!Photo by: Anonymous06 2008 -
Dolphin SwimWaiting for the dolphinPhoto by: Anonymous06 2008 -
Dolphin KissGot a big kiss from the dolphin.Photo by: Devin DUSA, 06 2008 -
Hugging with the dolphinsAren't they the cutest?Photo by: Devin DUSA, 06 2008 -
AcrobatsSo, dolphins are surprisingly more obedient than children.Photo by: Devin DUSA, 06 2008 -
Dolphin SwimSwimming with the dolphins.Photo by: Devin DUSA, 06 2008 -
Agh!!! Shark!The instructors putting on a show for the crowd before we got to swim with the sharks.Photo by: Devin DUSA, 06 2008 -
Stingray TankSo we got a chance to feed the stingrays as well.Photo by: Devin DUSA, 06 2008 -
StingrayCheck him out, don't worry, he wont sting.Photo by: Devin DUSA, 06 2008 -
Whoops, where has everyone ...Trainer with 'the guys'.Photo by: Anthony CUnited Kingdom, 04 2008 -
Swimming in the Reef PoolMy son Aaron doing his thing, diving with the fish in the reef pool.Photo by: Anthony CUnited Kingdom, 04 2008 -
Useful Information
Ocean World Dolphin Swim
Rarely do we get the chance to experience these intriguing mammals up close and personal. Bring the whole family for a fun packed educational day!
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!
Are you a true dolphin lover? Want to spend even more time with these fascinating animals? Upgrade to the Royal Dolphin Swim and you'll spend a full hour in the water with the dolphins! First, you'll spend 30 minutes in the deep water area, followed by another 30 minutes in the beach area, allowing you to interact one on one in the dolphin's environment. Playing ball with the dolphins, a pectoral ride and a foot-push on a boogey board is all part of this once in a lifetime experience!
Other activities at Ocean World include:
- Snorkeling in the Tropical Reef Aquarium
- Swimming in Tiger Grotto
- Sea lion show, Dolphin Show, Shark Show and Bird Show
- Rainforest and bird exhibits
- Use of Dolphin Beach (beach lounge chairs included)
Itinerary
Park Schedule (subject to change)
- 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
Reviewed by Leslie M, April 2013
The Dolphin swim was simply amazing. It was well worth the upgrade to the Royal swim The trainers instructed us very well and it will be a day I will remember for sure. Just amazing
Reviewed by Mark M, January 2013
WOW.....A once in alifetime experience. Finally ticked this one off my bucket list. A must do if in the Dominican Repuplic. Don't skimp either. Go for the ROYAL Dolphin swim, a little more expensive but well worth it. One on one with the trainer and a dolphin and when it's time to buy your pictures, I recommend $100 for the total package (over 300 pics and a DVD) $100 sounds expensive but again it's a once in a lifetime thing.
