Come and enjoy the company of our wonderful dolphins as they welcome you right in their own natural habitats! This is the Ultimate Experience at Dolphin Connection. It includes a program with 2 dolphins and 2 deep water swim adventures. Including a foot push and double dorsal swim. Swim behaviors can vary. Experience first-hand the connection of a lifetime, while our marine mammal specialists guide you through all of the fun and excitement. While having fun, you will also gain important knowledge about conservation and education about bottlenose dolphins that you can take with you. For animal safety, the Dolphin Swim programs have a guest weight limit of 250 lbs.
Following a brief educational session into the world of our dolphins, conservation and a mini demonstration on proper hand placements for each behavior to better prepare our guests. Our Royal Swim program at Dolphin Connection is the ultimate thrill-seeking experience, offered in the beautiful Florida Keys! Our Royal Swim program is specially designed for visitors who want the ultimate experience! You will spend a majority of the program doing activities in the deep water with the dolphin, as well as from the platform! You will also have the pleasure of having two dolphins the entirety of the program and experience 2 action packed dolphin rides! Guests will be able to experience multiple behaviors, including an unforgettable hug, a heartfelt handshake in the deep water with our playful grey friends. You will learn about the Dolphin's skills, strength, agility and intelligence. Our talented photographers will be capturing your experience throughout the program.
Our facility is in a natural lagoon. Observation areas are located in multiple locations around the lagoon. Not all swimming areas and interactive platforms are able to be seen unobstructed. Platform selection is done based on guest count and program type. Due to the variability of our dolphins and natural habitat we can not ensure clear views for non participants. The best view of all is in one of our programs as a guest. We recommend parents to participate with minors if concerned about views from outside on the observation deck. We do not guarantee all participants will be in full line of sight at all times during our programs due to the habitat set up.
Children must be a minimum of 48 inches tall to participate in this program. Children 48-54 inches must be accompanied by a paying adult in order to participate. (1 adult per child). For animal safety, the Dolphin Swim programs have a guest weight limit of 250 lbs. For safety reasons, pregnant women are not permitted to participate in water activities, dockside only. Guests with any medical restrictions, special needs, fish allergies please contact us at 305-289-9975 to notify staff. Photos are included with the price. All Jewelry of any kind must be removed prior to participation.
For the dolphin’s health and safety, all jewelry must be removed prior to the beginning of the program. For liability reasons, NO personal cameras, GoPros, cell phones or any any electronic items/devices are permitted on the docks or in the water at anytime, on/during/or after program. These items are approved to have at our observation deck and overlook areas for any observers. For your convenience, staff photographers are present at each program. Participants our highly encouraged to check-in at the Dolphin Connection facility 15 minutes prior to their program time. We recommend coming program ready and with a towel, shoes, and excitement. Life Vest are provided and mandatory. (Wetsuits are only provided in winter months on a first come, first serve basis. Guest can bring their own if preferred.)
Photo codes sent are valid for 30 days for digital download from Dolphin Memories. Please make sure photos are downloaded in that time frame.
No Refunds. All dolphin interactive experiences are Non Refundable.
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*No Programs offered on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day, due to facility being closed