Dolphin Encounters, Nassau

[jentill]

I am just about to book and pay for swimming with the dolphins in Sept. But before I do, as they have sent a form that I need to complete and return. Just wanted to check that they are legit and that some of you folks have paid via this method?

[corrinda]

I want to do this but it was cheaper to do it direct with them and then get taxi to pick up point so think i will do it direct with disney cruiseline.

[jentill]

Really? I thought we could not do the swim through the cruise? I will check on the site again, as I would rather the security of booking through disney.

[corrinda]

You can do it through the cruise on website but i looked into doing it direct with the dolphin encounter at nasseau and it was about 14 dollars cheaper each person ,since there is nine of us even if we walked to were the water taxi picks us up abit of a saving x 9 =126 =60 so if only two or three of you would stick with disney cruiselin to do it through.

[tiniegil]

Is this the trip to the island to swim with the dolphins, we went there in 1999 and stayed in Bahamas Radisson beach resort, we went on the boat pass some fantastic villas ( of some very wealthy and famous!) and then onto a mini submarine and then to the island which was out of this world, very idyllic dreaming again now! ,)

We actually paid $40 each then and $80 for a whole album of photos and this was one to one with a dolphin (did not do swim, but got in water) if it is the same one you will not regret booking ! can I join you and show you around lol

[corrinda]

Thats the one,think its gone up abit since then if i did it direct with them its $85,and if i did it with cruiseline its $99 the package for photos is $189 but still think its worth it.Any tips etc would be welcomed.! My mam cant swim very well so this is the next best option for her she can manage to her waist etc lol.

[disneydreamer]

Hi there

I asked DCL this a while back regarding swim with dolphins this is the answer I got

Also, on the Nassau Dolphin Encounter, you do enter the water with the
dolphins. On this excursion, Guests are provided an approximate
30-minute educational orientation. Then, Guests stand on a platform,
which is approximately 3 feet below the water for approximately 12 - 15
minutes. The encounter includes a kiss, hug, as well as the opportunity
to touch and feed the dolphins for approximately 5 - 8 minutes.

My understanding is that you do not actually "swim" with them like you do at Discovery Cove.


Jackie

[Bobbins]

Originally Posted by disneydreamer

My understanding is that you do not actually "swim" with them like you do at Discovery Cove.

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We did this a few years ago with Dolphin Encounters and rang up and booked with them on the phone. My kids did the swimming thing.

Dolphin Encounters website offers watching, encounter and swimming:
dolphinencounters/program.htm

[jentill]

I've just had another look on the Disney Cruise website and the only packages they offer are the 'Observer' and 'Encounter' but there is no mention of the 'Swim'. Not sure if I am just not seeing it.

[corrinda]

No you are right the only way i think you can do the swim is to book with them direct put in google dolphin swim nasseau and it will come up.Sorry just noticed bobbins has put the link up.