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Dolphin Encounter

★★★★★ (7 customer reviews)

From $120

No swimming, no problem. This is the dry-feet dolphin option: you stand on a shallow submerged platform while one dolphin visits your small group for 50 minutes — a kiss, a fin shake, a belly rub. Easy for kids and anyone who'd rather not get in over their head.

Duration: Approx 4 Hours Time of Day: Morning, Afternoon
Participant: $120

Minimum of 1 year old to participate.

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The Dolphin Meet-Up — No Swimming Required

Here's the short version: you stand on a shallow, submerged platform in a big dolphinarium while a single dolphin comes over to say hello. No swimming, no deep water, no experience needed — which makes this the one to pick if you've got kids along or you'd simply rather keep your feet under you. Your small group is capped at 12, and you'll have the dolphin's attention for a full 50 minutes.

Once you're in, here's what happens:

  • You'll trade a kiss for a kiss.
  • You'll get a "handshake" — really a fin shake.
  • You'll give the dolphin a belly rub (usually everyone's favorite bit).
  • And your trainer will fill you in on how these animals live, where they come from and what they eat. (You're not on the menu.)

These sessions are small on purpose, so book ahead to be sure of a place.

What's Included

  • Ground transport
  • 15-minute orientation
  • Locker and key for your belongings
  • Professional trainer

What to Bring

  • Bathing suit
  • Biodegradable sunscreen
  • Towel
  • Credit card or cash

Good to know

  • Cameras aren't allowed in the dolphin area, but you can buy professional photos afterward.
  • Kids 3 feet tall and under are free, and expectant mothers up to five months along are welcome.
  • The dolphins here are cared for under some of the strictest animal-welfare standards in the Caribbean.
  • Want to get in the water? Step up to the Dolphin Explorer for the full swim, or the Dolphin Royal for two dolphins and a smaller group.