Dolphin Snorkel | Dolphin Academy

$210 p.p.
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2881 Reviews

Free dive and snorkel together with the dolphins in their natural lagoon.

What can you expect?

Enjoy the opportunity to learn more about Bottlenose dolphins while free diving in their natural lagoon. You can free dive with the dolphins at 8:30 and 14:00 at the Dolphin Academy. The dolphins will dive down alongside you, allowing you to pet and interact with them underwater.

Additionally, you will be learning more about the dolphin’s echolocation through a fun, educational,  and interactive activity! Most of the interactions will take place below the surface, so being an experienced snorkeler is considered a plus. Your time in the water is approximately 30 minutes. The whole experience will be about 1,5 hour.

Book this amazing experience today. You won’t regret it!

General information

Days
Days Every Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday
Duration
Duration 1.5 hours ( 30 minutes in the water )
Start-Time
Start Time 8:30 / 14:00
Age-Required
Min.Age Required min. height of 1.45m (4.8 ft) is required

What’s Included:

  • Experienced trainers
  • Swim with dolphins
  • Entrance to the Sea Aquarium
  • Interesting fact about dolphin’s echolocation and their behavior underwater
  • Free wifi
  • Lockers

Meeting & Pick up:

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

What to bring:

  • Towel
  • Dry clothing
  • Sunscreen
  • Bathing suit
  • (Underwater) camera (optional)
  • Mask or goggles (optional)

Know before you go:

  • Entrance to the Sea Aquarium is included for participants
  • Children below a height of 1.45 m (4.8 ft) must be accompanied by a paying adult
  • For each child under 1.45 m (4.8 ft), there must be one paying adult present
  • Please arrive fifteen minutes before the program begins
  • You must be an experienced swimmer to participate
  • A snorkel set and fins are mandatory and provided by Dolphin Academy
  • This experience is not accessible for pregnant women
  • All observers, including parents/guardians signing waivers for minors, are required to pay the entrance fee at Curacao Sea Aquarium
  • After your swim, you can visit the gift store to purchase your pictures or a nice souvenir
  • Family and friends are more than welcome to take photographs from our observer areas
  • There is a limit of max of 6 people, per 2 dolphins

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

Jenniferannk1981
December 2024

Very disappointed. Not child friendly

Would not let us accompany our son to the experience, he was afraid to go alone to the waiting spot. They refused to let us take him there
Resort727882
December 2024

Awesome experience

The entire experience was amazing for our family of 9! The trainers were fun and entertaining. We had so much interaction with the dolphins! A highlight of our trip. Definitely worth doing!
SandyvanT
December 2024

Amazing Dolphin Swim Experience!

I had the most incredible experience swimming with dolphins yesterday! The way the staff treated the dolphins was truly heartwarming. It was evident that the dolphins were genuinely content and well-cared for. The dolphins were in a beautiful lagoon with seawater, rather than a pool. This natural setting made the experience even more special and authentic. Overall, I absolutely loved my dolphin swim. It was an unforgettable experience that I would highly recommend to anyone. Thank you for such an amazing experience!
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