525aynl
we stoped in to investigate...the staff was very helpful and allowed us to watch a class swin with the dolphins. We didn't have time to engage in the swim, but would return again.
Siggy66
A highlight for my 12 year old son! He can't stop talking about the experience. We had as super handler and the dolphin experience was amazing. Well worth it.
710MARKB710
We visited on 13th March with 2 young children. Was very expensive roughly 600 dollars for the family, but we all had a fab time. The trainer Kim was very knowledgable and so we learned a lot of dolphin facts whilst being submerged in the water with them. You do get up close and personal with the Dolphins and at the end we had some great photos that will last a lifetime. It's a one off but worth it.
indiana84
Wonderful visit with Uno the Sea Lion and swam with the Dolphins. Trainers clearly really care for the animals.
alem315
I did the trainer for a day program and absolutely loved the entire day. This wasn't my first experience with dolphins but this was by far the best. My trainer was Taylor D. and she was incredible. I learned so much and had so much fun. Expensive, yes but worth it.
kathyh264
OMG this place was amazing. I've wanted to do a dolphin swim since I was a little girl and this definitely met and exceeded my expectations. The staff was great- so friendly and knowledgable; from the front desk, to the instructors. We did the structured swimming which was fantastic! Got to kiss dolphins and swim with them....so cool! We will definitely be back
alysew2015
This was so much fun for me! I could litterally be there all day with the dolphins! They let you kiss the dolphins and do tricks with them! This is so entertaining it would be great for anyone of any age! They tell you facts about the dolphins and it's actually a bit educational, which is good for any age. I will defiantly be going there again for sure! I highly suggest this place.
paulabirren
My friends 5 yr old granddaughter got to touch a dolphin. Also kissed a dolphin. Spectators could stand close by and observe. There was a professional taking pics, which were available for purchase afterward.
Robi0376
My 10 year old daughter and I did the structured swim at the end of Feb. We were fine without wetsuits. We were the only other people at oceanside other than the other couple who did the experience with us (not with our group). We were asked who wanted to go first and we let them. I was happy my daughter could watch their experience up close so she knew what was going to happen next. We were given an educational explanation about dolphins, where we learned very interesting information. We enjoyed that part too. Then we were given life jackets and went down to the platform. The facility is smaller, so my husband was able to watch from a close location and take pictures from the side. However, he couldn't come down to the platform, so couldn't get any of those amazing close up pictures that the photographer did. He did video and we bought the pictures from them. From everyone I've ever talked to, they thought it was crazy expensive, but a year later wished they had bought the pictures. "If you're going to pay that much to do it, you might as well spend the extra to have the amazing memory in photos." We paid $210 each for the swim and $89 for the photos of both of us. We held the dolphins, pet them on belly and top, kissed numerous times, did the double dolphin pull, the superman and push on our back. We saw tons of jumps, held the pole for them to jump over, had a water fight, etc. It was short when watching the other couple, but when in the water, it felt long enough! Also, glad my daughter wasn't any younger, as it was hard to tread water (even in the life jacket) yet stay still enough to not be giving any underwater commands to the dolphins, or get into the right spot and hold your body just right for the next dolphin push, etc. It was amazing! We also visited DRC, which I would recommend in Marthon as well!
387indy
You will enjoy your experience with Dolphins; I did. The weather was perfect, 80 plus degrees, the water warm. The people, the staff, were all so knowledgeable. They gave you information on Dolphin; took you in the water with Dolphins. They take pictures. They are located on your canal with Marriott Courtyard.
74alycem
What an amazing way to meet a dolphin or two or more! Our kids (ages 13 & 15) thoroughly enjoyed this experience and the amazing photos taken by a professional photographer onsite, truly captured the utter joy on their faces! Trainer Emily was energetic and knowlegable and spent some quality time with the group prior to getting in the water to explain how to make the most out of the experience- belly rubs, kisses (on lips or cheeks), supermans, dorsal swims and more. Our son fell in love with "Isaac", the baby (dolphin) in the group and can't wait to swim with him again, even if he has to wait a couple of years to do it.
Gno-name
Water in Feb was 56. They provide web suits. Price is on high side but you get 30+ mins with Dolphins- petting-pushing you, lots of interaction. You're in a caged pen off a canal. You get a 10 minute educational overview. They take pretty good pix which are extra.
790VickiC
We visited Dolphins Plus earlier this month and had a wonderful visit! We planned the day as a surprise to our teenage daughters who thought we were taking a drive down to the Keys and looking to just find a beach. We had an excellent time, the staff was great, we booked on the phone two days before heading down to FL from the cold winter in New England. Definitely a once in a lifetime thing to do and although it is a bit expensive it is worth it. These mammals are amazing creatures! So strong yet so gentle and to be in the water with them was just incredible. Krista and Brian were the Trainers we worked with. They were really knowledgeable and let us stay on the platform after our swim to learn more about the two dolphins we swam with, BB and Dinghy. A super cool experience, the water was super cool too, as in cold - but once you got past it totally worth getting in!We purchased a photo package which I recommend.
SteveR426
I went there this past week with a large group of British students and let me tell you that this was by far there favorite thing we've done in Florida all week! Marylou and her staff were absolutely incredible all day with the students. They had a whole day full of activities planned for the groups which they enjoyed every second of it.The squid dissection was pretty unique and quite interesting. The class session were very well done as each instructors gave great information on how the dolphins were being taken care of in their facilities. But by far the best experience of the day was to swim with dolphins!I have personally swam with dolphins in various different places and can clearly and definitely say that this was by far the most amazing one. The trainers were on top of every move and made the kids feel very safe while having fun. Even though the weather did not cooperate with us, the dolphins definitely did. This is so much more then just entering the water with the dolphins and take a few pictures, this is a whole different experience. I posted a few pictures on here showing the good times we had there all day and would be more then happy to answer any questions anybody has on the dolphin swim. What a magical day this was!
773saral
My daughter and I were mesmerized by the dolphins. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. Other than wishing for more time in the water with the dolphins, it was a great experience.