Dolphin swim at Discover cove

**jxlvr** · 21-01-2005, 09:55

SOMEONE TOLD ME THIS about The dolphin swim at Discoverycove:

((The swim with the dolphin part of the package is ok but if you aren't dying to touch a dolphin, you might forgo the dolphin swim part and save money (or at least some in your group might choose not to do the dolphin swim part.) the encounter lasts about 30 min. - 10 - 15 min. of a film and some verbal instruction, then you get in the water with the trainers and other groups of people. THey talk some more and bring the dolphins over - you can touch them. they take photos (get a photo but decline the video - expensive and not useful - mostly it's a commercial for Discovery Cove, but the photo is a treasure). Then one by one they take you our to a little deeper water where you get a 10 second 'swim to shore with the dolphin by holding it's fin' experience. And then it's over.)))))

Is this true? I was hoping for a little more time with the swimming part for the price we pay. Thanks for any info.

**Nostromo** · 21-01-2005, 11:26

It depends on how you feel about animals in general and dolphins in particular. There is no question that swimming with the Dolphin is the highlight of the day's visit, but if you are particularly sqeamish about it or have other reasons to stay away from the animal, then there is the cheaper swimless alternative that still allows you to experience the park's other high lights like the Tropical River, Ray Lagoon, Coral Reef etc.

**CERICROWLEY** · 21-01-2005, 12:32

Hi Tracey.

We did the dolphin swim the summer and I personally was very disappointed. BUT each to there own, friend we took out with us, thoroughly enjoyed, having never been with dolphins before.

My children and hubby went to a dolphin swim in Cancun a couple of years previously, asI watched on with my youngest too young to go with them. That was out of this world. Full interaction. Held a pole for the dolphin to jump over your head. two dolphins then picked you up by your feet and pushed you in to shore, and a couple of other tricks. And then they had a full quarter of an hour uninterrupted play with the dolphins.

This was I admit more expensive than Discovery Cove, but I feel well worth the money.

If you can go to Cancun and swim I would suggest this one is far better.

**CarolAnn** · 23-01-2005, 18:44

I am still keen to go to Discovery Cove. I suspected the Dolphin Swim would be a little over priced to be honest, but as I think it is a once in a lifetime experience, I am not put off at the thought of it for my daughter to have a go! Hubby isn't bothered, and i am happy to watch, assume you can do that as the parent?

**christhear** · 23-01-2005, 18:59

When we went last year, my son and I swum and hubby didn't. This meant he could video us and take some pictures. However they seem to position you in a way so that the only people that can video you or get decent pictures are their own people in the water. They are always in the way of any shots taken from land.
We did it in December 2003 and it would have to be a lot warmer for me to spend such money again.

**Ray&Sarah** · 24-01-2005, 00:55

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]

**jxlvr** · 25-04-2005, 17:15

I just came home fron Florida and we did the Dolphin interaction on April 13th. WOW what a great experience. I will definitely do it again. My kids were so excited and it was a great day. I did buy the package for the video and all the pictures. It cost me over 300 dollars. But well worth it( i think).
One tip though , reapply sunscreen alot. We did it two times and our backs and backs of legs got burned. We were snorkelling all day so the whole backs of our bodies were burned. Not severely but good enough to apply sunscreen more than a few times. My nephew got blistery burns on his ears. he had to wear a floppy hat the rest of the trip( and we put lots of sunscreen on his ears. So I dont know how all that happened. LOL. But I had alot of fun. I would recommend doing the dolphin interaction at discoverycove

**becbecs** · 25-04-2005, 17:25

<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]

**Pluto** · 22-05-2005, 21:36

Sorry, I have got another question on this topic.

Are you allocated a place on the beach and are there sunbeds etc or do you just pitch up wherever you fancy. I am assuming that once you get settled you can leave your things in the same place all day? I think I have read there are lockers that you can use (for the valuables!)