Ocean World - Dolphin Swim

In the Dolphin Swim Program, you receive the unique opportunity for playful, educational interaction with these wonderful animals in the beautiful turquoise waters of our natural ocean lagoon. Your program begins with a fun orientation, briefly covering the natural history of dolphins, animal training techniques, ocean conservation and Watchable Wildlife Guidelines.

Once in your lifejacket, experience the joy of a dolphin kiss and fall in love with their gentleness as you hug a dolphin in your arms. Dance and sing with our stars then marvel at the dolphin's strength as you are propelled across the lagoon in the finale behavior --- the footpush! In this program, trainers focus on allowing everyone to enjoy a high degree of interaction with the dolphins, and at the same time, teach you about these amazing animals in their natural habitat.

Our professional photo & video staff will be capturing your swim on film so that you will have a chance to take home incredible souvenirs of your unforgettable experience. Rules and Restrictions for Dolphin Swim Program

Guests ages 6 to 12 must be accompanied (in the water) by a responsible, paying adult with a ticket for the swim. Parent or guardian must be at least 18 years of age.

Guests ages 13 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult (with any paid ticket) to sign the liability waiver.

Guests must have the ability to go up and down ladders to access platform.

Pregnant women are not allowed in swim program.

Guests age 5 or younger are not allowed in swim program & may observe for free if attended on the dock by a responsible parent or guardian with an observer ticket.

General Restrictions

Vouchers purchased from tour companies must be redeemed at the time of check-in to be valid.

No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 24-hours prior to the reserved program. Groups may require a longer cancellation period depending on size.

No refunds will be issued for guests that do not meet the program requirements for age, physical fitness, maternity reasons or who violate company policies.

We go rain or shine! No refunds for bad weather unless Dolphin Encounters cancels the excursion.

Dolphin Encounters reserves the right, under certain circumstances, to omit specific behaviors or interactions from the program.

Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the property.

We will provide full assistance for manual wheelchairs including providing wheelchair access into the water (with our waterproof chair) for the Dolphin Encounter program. For boating purposes, motorized powerchairs and non-collapsible wheelchairs are not allowed on our boats.

Daily @ 8.30am
Running Time: All Day

Clients MUST call 809 291 1000 48hrs beforehand to reconfirm booking & hotel pickup.Present voucher on pickup & upon arrival to Ocean World.

Transfer Surcharges:US$5 each (return) from all Sosua & Cabarette hotels.$10 each (return) from Rio San Juan,Luperon,Bahia Principe&Playa Grande.

Hotel Pickup:
Hotel pick-up is included from most major hotels in Puerto Plata, Playa Dorada, Cofresi and Maimon. A surcharge is charged for passengers transferring from Sosua, Cabarette, Rio San Juan, Bahia Principe, Playa Grande and Luperon (payable direct and only available on certain days). You MUST provide your hotel details at time of booking.