Swim with the Dolphins

Dolphins Plus offers a variety of marine mammal interaction programs, including Natural Dolphin Swims, Structured Dolphin Swims, and Sea Lion Encounters. These programs are designed for individuals interested in learning more about dolphins and sea lions in a safe, natural seawater environment. In addition to swimming with dolphins and sea lions, each visitor will participate in an educational briefing about dolphin and sea lion natural history. Our highly trained staff covers topics such as dolphin and sea lion anatomy, social behavior, reproductive biology, echolocation, conservation, and what to expect during the swim. This is followed by a sensational in-water program with our dolphins or sea lions that you will remember for a lifetime! Our Structured Dolphin

Swims are hands-on dolphin encounters, during which each individual will participate in a variety of trained behaviors (e.g. belly rubs, kisses, and dorsal tows) with our dolphins. These interactions are mediated by an experienced dolphin trainer. During our Natural Dolphin Swims, individuals will enter the water with mask, fins and snorkel to participate in an open swimming with dolphins session (no direct contact). We are the only facility in the country that offers this exceptional, truly unique dolphin swim experience, which simulates swimming with dolphins in the wild. Our Sea Lion Encounter is similar to that of the Structured Dolphin Swim, in which individuals will enter the water and participate in a variety of hands-on encounters with our sea lion, Wono. All participants must understand the English language and should be comfortable in deep water in which they will be unable to stand. Please bring sunscreen, towels, and a change of clothes. Dolphins Plus provides all additional, necessary equipment at no additional charge.