Dolphin Encounter | Dolphin Academy

$114 p.p.
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A dolphin experience for all ages! The dolphins at Dolphin Academy will steal your heart with this fun, intimate, and interactive meeting.

What can you expect?

This magical encounter at Dolphin Academy begins at either 8:30, 11:00, and 14:00. While standing in waist-deep water you will be able to gently pet a dolphin who will then give you a kiss and a handshake. The trainer will teach you all about dolphins, their body parts, and their behaviors. After the information about dolphins you will continue with interactive program in the water that takes about 20 minutes. Prior to the program, you will receive instructions from the dolphin trainers. After the encounter, we advise that you stay and walk around in the Sea Aquarium. You can learn more about Curacao fascinating sea life, feed the nurse sharks, feed the flamingos and watch the sea lions steal the show! A great day out for the family.

Book your spot today for an immersive and educational Dolphin Encounter at Dolphin Academy!

General information

Days
Days Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday
Duration
Duration 1.5 hours ( 20 minutes in the water )
Start-Time
Start Time 8:30, 11:00, 14:00
Age-Required
Min.Age Required all ages
Children
Children $65

What’s Included:

  • Interactive meeting with dolphins
  • Extensive knowledge about dolphins
  • Experienced trainers
  • Get a kiss and a handshake from a dolphin!
  • Entrance to the Sea Aquarium
  • Free Wifi
  • Lockers

Meeting & Pick up:

  • This tour does not offer pick up service
  • Start time: 8:30, 11:00, 14:00
  • The duration of this activity is 1.5 hours, with a total of 20 minutes in the water

What to bring:

  • Towel
  • Dry clothing
  • Sunscreen
  • Bathing suit

Know before you go:

  • Entrance to the Sea Aquarium is included for participants
  • Babies up to and including 11 months of age are free of charge
  • Children ages 1 – 4 get a special price of $65
  • Toddlers and babies must be held by their parents
  • Children below a height of 1.30 m (4.27 ft) must be accompanied by a paying adult
  • For each child under 1.30 m (4.27 ft), there must be one paying adult present
  • Please arrive fifteen minutes before the program begins
  • This activity is safe for pregnant women
  • Family and friends are more than welcome to take photographs from the observer areas
  • All observers, including parents/guardians signing waivers for minors, are required to pay the entrance fee at Curacao Sea Aquarium
  • After your encounter, you can visit the gift store for pictures or a nice souvenir
  • There is a limit of max of 6 people, per 1 dolphin

Additional information:

  • Dolphin Academy is one of the only facilities in the world that works with trained dolphins in the open sea.
  • The dolphins reside on the premises of the Curacao Sea Aquarium in four primary lagoons interconnected by secondary basins and canals. The lagoons are in contact with the ocean, allowing a constant flow of fresh seawater and numerous fish and invertebrate species.

Refund and Cancellation Policy:

  • A cancellation up to 24 hours prior to departure of the tour entitles the guest to a 100% refund.
  • Less than 24 hours prior to departure, the guest receives no refund unless due to illness accompanied by a valid doctor's statement.
  • In case of illness, only the person who is ill will receive a 100% refund. Other participants within the same booking that cancel the tour will not receive a refund unless otherwise decided by the supplier depending on the circumstances.
  • No-shows, or if you miss the tour because you are too late, and cancellations made less than 24 hours before the scheduled activity will be charged the full price.
  • In case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances the tour will be rescheduled, if rescheduling is not possible or the new time is inconvenient for you, a full refund will be issued.

Learn more about cancellations.

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Reviews

TravellingFriend
November 2024

Incredible Experience

My husband and I had an amazing experience snorkeling with the dolphins here! We were able to spend 30 minutes with them which was an incredible amount of time to feel like we really were able to interact closely with them. The trainer was amazing and made sure that all of us in the water got our share of dolphin time. She also had them perform some tricks for us while we were in the water that were just spectacular. I will never forget this very special day interacting with these extraordinary creatures.
OnAir748938
November 2024

One of the best days of my life

One of the most awesome experiences on my 75 year old life. I just turned 75 and my young friend, whose birthday was on Nov 4, said we should do this. Do it with your family, with your bestie, with your lover or a stanger. You will not regret it. The staff was amazing with the dolphins and yes with us. You feel like you enters a loving families water living room. I promise, you will not regret it! Randy
793laxx
October 2024

Delay on communication

We are from the US and visited Dolphin Academy and were told that the dolphin training demonstation was included. We booked the 11 o’clock time slot. When we arrived around 10:30, and were informed that the Dolphin Swin will start earlier. We were not informed in advanced about this change. My 10-year-old daughter was very excited to see the show, but we missed it. We had other plans and were not able to stay for the next show. The next day we had plans to visit Klein Curaçao, and the following day we were scheduled to leave. Not funny at all
aliciasD9410PS
September 2024

Great experience

I was initially scared to do this activity because I don't know how to swim. The instructor made me feel very comfortable in the water. It was very informational and the Dolphin was very friendly. I had a great time! I would do this again.
marksB7141HL
July 2024

Great to swim with Dolphins

It was an amazing experience to swim with Dolphins. The people were very friendly. The Dolphins very nice and they made very nice pictures