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Dolphin Encounter

Dolphin Encounter @ Ocean World Adventure Park

The Dolphin Encounter offers close contact with dolphin, in waist deep water, touching and playing with this gentle mammal. An interaction that is fun and educational, ideal for non swimmers and families with young kids.


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Ages

Adults: 13 + years old
Children: 4 - 12 years old
Infants: 0 - 3 years old

Details

Departure Time:
Scheduled pick-up service from hotel(s). Must arrange pick up time with our reservation department.

Return Time:
Scheduled drop-off service to hotel(s). Departure time from Ocean World will be communicated when arranging pick up time.

Itinerary:
Half hour session observing and interacting with our playful Dolphin. Petting, kissing, hugs and all the inclusions of the Day Pass.

Inclusions: (The Dolphin Encounter includes)
- 1/2 hour dolphin encounter program, preceded by lecture on dolphins.
- Round trip bus transfer from nearby hotels.
- Snorkeling in Tropical Reef Aquarium
- Tiger Grotto
- Rainforest and Bird Exhibit
- Usage of Dolphin Beach (lounge chairs are included)
- Observation of Sea Lion Show, Dolphin Show, Shark Show, Tropical Bird Show
- Lunch
- Educational Program for children (available in English & Spanish)

What to bring:
Camera, bathing suit, towel, sun-block, additional money for pictures and souvenirs.

Requirements:
- A prior shower is required. - No camera or glass allowed.
- Children under 11 years all must be accompanied by an adult in the water and supervised at all times in the park
- Must release jewels from hands, neck and ears to avoid harming the animal.

Transportation to Location or Departure Point

Options:
Scheduled roundtrip transportation, free of charge for hotels in the area of Puerto Plata. Additional US$5 surcharge for clients in hotels in Sosua and Cabarete. Additional US$10 surcharge for clients in hotels in Luperon, Rio San Juan and Playa Grande. If the client wants to arrive or leave our premises at a different time than scheduled, then the client is free to use a private vehicle or Taxi.

What Our Guest Are Saying:

"The dinner and dance show are well worth the night out."


— Halifax, N.S.

"Great for kids. Sea creatures, birds, swim with dolphins. Seal lion show was fun as was the dolphin show."

— Wyoming

"Well worth the visit. We did the Royal Swim which was one hour with 2 dolphins. Only 6 people. Once in a lifetime experience."


— Northern Ireland