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 8:30AM, 11AM, 2PM
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: 8:30AM, 11AM, 2PM
  • 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

720kerric
March 2025

Amazing!

This experience is so worth it! It was amazing to be able to swim with the dolphins and an experience I will never forget. The trainer was great and gave instructions that were easy to follow for the best experience. Note you do have to be able to tread water for 30 minutes but they give you fins and we had no issues. The Dolphin Academy does a wonderful job with education about the dolphins.
andrewpO8433SD
March 2025

Amazing day with dolphins!

Wonderful experience. Something we’ve always wanted to do. All the staff were wonderful. Very highly recommended. Our dolphins Roxette and Estrea were playful and sweet.
stephensonpropertyg
March 2025

Great Experience!

Great experience! The staff was friendly and informative. We swam with another family and we all had a great time with the dolphins. Would absolutely do again.
836dougr
March 2025

An Experience You Won't Regret!

I would highly recommend the dolphin swim. It is money well spent. With the ticket, you can tour the aquarium, which is fairly small and the tanks definitely need cleaning. However, the dolphin show is fun. They had some teenagers helping with the show, which was a nice thing to do for them. Of course, the highlight by far is being able to swim with the dolphins. After a brief review of the do's and don'ts, we headed for the dolphin swim in groups of six, with each group being paired with trainers and two dolphins. It was an incredible experience, especially being able to pet the dolphins and do snorkel dives with them. The dolphins seemed to thoroughly enjoy the experience as well. In one of the other groups, a couple were not good swimmers, so they had life vests for them. Otherwise, you are given fins and swim without vests. Toward the end you can use either your own or their masks and snorkels.
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