Dolphin swim at Discover cove

[Pluto]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Ruth
You can pick your own spot on the beach and yes there are sunbeds There are also lockers for anything you wish to keep safe.
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Thanks Ruth

[AngelaB]

At discovery cove , do they give you the flippers as well as the snorkel etc??

[nicklangdon]

We did Discovery Cove a couple of weeks ago and it was the highlight of our holiday!What a fantastic day we had but its not just about the dolphin swim its all of the day!
When you get there you're given a wetsuit - jacket or full to the knee (kids and i had the full as the water is set at around 74 in the dolphin and coral reef area / snorkel around the park area is set around 84)We were only given a snorkel and mask (no flippers)and dolphin friendly sunscreen.After locking everything away we found a couple of sunbeds but did't use them as we were in the water for most of the day.We kept our wetsuits on to avoid sizzling in the sun as you are in the direct sun.You choose dinner from a selection it was lovely but couldn't eat all of it!There are loads of staff at hand who are really friendly and helpful and you have a time slot for your dolphin swim;we watched a video and then went out into the water to meet our dolphin.We got to touch him and the trainer talked all about them - how they breath etc/did quite a few tricks and then swam out so the dolphin could bring you back in.I found timewise that it was long enough for us (it was what i expected)and learned quite a bit from the experience.The showers were great -shampoo/conditioner /soap and towels available to use.Its a day we certainly will never forget and yes i would do it again cost and all because it is a truly magical day!
Ali

[dolphinv]

Don't forget as well as all Ali said above, don't you also get entry to a choice of Busch Gardens or Seaworld within 7 days?
or you can use your voucher to go to these parks 7 days prior to Dolphin Cove T&C's

[Ray&Sarah]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by becbecs
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Ray&Sarah
Our son swam with the dolphins at a place in Key Largo, it was a great experience and we took loads of pictures, it will be something he will remember & treasure for the rest of his life.[msnsmile2]
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I think this is where we are going when we are in Key Largo in August, would you suggest I book now or will we be able to book when we arrive in the Keys [?]

Where staying at the HJ resort Hotel approx 2 mins drive away.

Done Discovery Cove and throughly enjoyed the experience. A Great day out.[clap][clap]

[beer]
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Sorry just discovered your post, we stayed at the HoJo, which was just down the road from the Dolphin place, we booked when we got there for a few days later but not sure if it might be busier in August, we were there in October.[msnsmile]

[karenhaworth]

Whilst using your 7 Day Pass at Sea World you can also see even more Dolphins.

Sometimes they have young Dolphins in the Nursery Pool and we enjoyed seeing them playing with floats etc.

There is also the Key West Area in Sea World with regular feeding times for you to get up close and personal

[Leskw06]

Hi,

I'm just back from Florida. I've been to Discovery Cove twice now and I'm probably going back next year. I love Discovery Cove to pieces. It's a great day out as your not walking around a theme park trying to get on different rides.

You have the choice to swim around the coral reef, or just relax on one of the many sunbeds which is around the area. This year I saw 2 people getting engaged which I thought was very romantic. I've also to say that the food there is brill.

The interaction with the dolphins is fantastic, ok its only for 30 mins but you get to touch the dolphin, kiss it, swim with it and ask the trainers many questions as u want.

For anyone heading to Florida I would recommend going to Discovery Cove - its a great day.

[Leskw06]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by karenhaworth
Whilst using your 7 Day Pass at Sea World you can also see even more Dolphins.

Sometimes they have young Dolphins in the Nursery Pool and we enjoyed seeing them playing with floats etc.

There is also the Key West Area in Sea World with regular feeding times for you to get up close and personal
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Just to let u know that a baby dolphin (soz don't know the name of a baby dolphin) was born at Sea World in the Dolphin Nursery a couple of weeks ago.

Lesley

[Jules]

We have just had the latest newsletter from Lidl supermarkets and they have got lots of diving equipment on offer at the moment including an underwater camera for £3.99 does anyone know if Discovery cove allow you to take this sort of cameras into the water with you?

[rainyday]

You can take underwater cameras into the coral reef and ray lagoon but not into the dolphin pool during your 30 minute interaction - you can't take anything loose in as the dolphins will put anything into their mouths and could choke.