Natural Dolphin Swims

Our Natural Dolphin Swims are offered twice daily, at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. During this program, participants will enter our natural seawater dolphin homes with snorkeling gear (mask and fins are required; snorkel is optional) and swim with our bottlenose dolphins. This is considered dolphin “down-time”, and our goal is to maintain a truly natural encounter. Therefore, customers are asked not to reach out and touch the dolphins during the swim but are encouraged to simulate dolphin body language by swimming alongside them and diving underwater with them. Swimmers can enjoy the unique experience of becoming a member of a dolphin pod, while observing their natural grace, beauty, fluidity, and curiosity.

During a one-hour educational briefing preceding the swim, participants will learn about a variety of marine mammal topics, such as dolphin anatomy, reproductive biology, intelligence and communication, echolocation, and conservation. Swimmers will also receive guidelines on how to conduct themselves in the water, as well as tips on stimulating dolphin curiosity and interactive games.

Participants will be in the water for either 30 minutes or 1 hour (“Double Natural Swim”, offered at 9:30 a.m. only). Swimmers must be a minimum of 8 years of age and should be very comfortable swimming in water that is 10-15 feet deep, without a flotation device. Prior snorkeling experience is preferred but not required. Please note that snorkeling can be extremely challenging for those not accustomed to the necessary gear (mask and fins are required; snorkel is optional).

Swimmers ages 8 – 12 years must be accompanied in the water by a participating parent or guardian, age 18 or older. Swimmers ages 13- 17 years must be accompanied at the facility by a participating or observing parent or guardian, age 18 or older.

Can’t decide between Natural Dolphin Swims or Structured Dolphin Swims? Try our Dolphin Combo program. You can participate in both of our dolphin swim programs on the same day and receive a discounted combination price.