Dolphin Encounters Bahamas Travel Destination Meet Sea Lion Swim With Dolphins

Repeatedly Voted One of the Top Attractions In The Bahamas

Dolphin Encounters is one of the top attractions in the Bahamas. More than 2.5 million people have visited us since we opened our all-natural facility in 1989. Dolphin Encounters has literally set the standard for marine mammal interactive programs in our country and beyond.

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Age Requirements

What are the age requirements?

Dolphin Swim Program:
Guests age 5 or younger are not allowed in this program. Guests ages 6 to 12 must be accompanied (in the water) by a participating paying adult (parent or guardian must be at least 18 years of age).Guests age 13 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult (Observer ticket is accepted) who needs to sign the liability waiver.

Dolphin Encounter:
Guests age 3 or younger receive free admission if accompanied in the program by a participating paying adult (parent or guardian at least 18 years of age).Guests ages 4 to 12 pay normal price and must be accompanied (in the water) by a participating paying adult.

Sea Lion Encounter:
Guests 8 years of age or 48 inches tall may participate in the program. Guests 8 - 12 must be accompanied by a responsible, paying adult (parent or guardian of at least 18 years of age), with a ticket for the Sea Lion Encounter. Guest age 13 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult (with any paid ticket) to sign the liability waiver.

Can I participate in the programs if I am pregnant?
You can participate in the Dolphin Encounter, but not in the Swim or Sea lion Encounter.

Do I need to be a swimmer?
You do not need to be a swimmer to participate and enjoy the Dolphin or Sea Lion Encounter program - we make sure that you may also realize your dream of meeting and interacting safely with our dolphins. You will be wearing a life-vest in the Swim Program. However, we strongly recommend that you have at least basic swimming skills for the Swim Program.

How many people are allowed on the platform?
A maximum of 30 people are allowed on the Dolphin Encounter platform but only ten people at a time will be in the water interacting with the dolphins during the program, and a maximum of 10 people are allowed on the Dolphin Swim or Sea Lion Encounter platform and in the water with the animals.

All rates are subject to change, at any time, to include additional taxes and fees as demanded legally by the Government of The Bahamas.