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Swimming with Dolphins

13 November 2009 WRITTEN BY: Rich 6 Comments

swimming-with-dolphinsDolphins have been fascinating people for thousands of years with their beauty and grace along with their elusive sense of intelligence. Swimming with dolphins, an activity available in travel destinations around the world, is something that many people dream of and has become one of the most popular and talked about travel activities there is. There are a wide variety of interactive dolphin programs and activities available offering swimming experiences both fun and educational. While each tour operator has their own particular way of presenting their activities, most programs include direct contact with the dolphins as well as the opportunity to take the dolphin by its fin while skimming through the water.

A few general rules for swimming with dolphins include removing all jewelry, watches and eye glasses as a dolphin’s skin is easily scratched. Also, make sure your nails are cut short and that your bathing suit does not have a zipper. Do not touch the dolphins unless the trainer indicates that you can and never touch a dolphin’s head, especially the area around their eyes.

Here are a few places where travelers can get closer to dolphins than they ever dreamed:

Akaroa, New Zealand

Kaikoura, New Zealand

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Cozumel, Mexico

Cancun, Mexico

IMAGE VIA: Captain DJ on flickr
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6 Comments »

  • Cheri Lucas said:

    Hi Rich,

    Great overview of rules and tips. Another thing our Dolphin Discovery guide in Cozumel mentioned was to avoid applying sunblock before getting in the water with the dolphins, too.

    Cheri

    # 18 November 2009 at 12:20 am
  • Rich (author) said:

    Hi Cheri – Thanks for the tip…

    Rich

    # 18 November 2009 at 1:15 am
  • Glenn said:

    This is something I’ve always wanted to do, but I’ve read conflicting comments. Is this safe/good for the dolphins?

    # 18 November 2009 at 1:34 am
  • Rich (author) said:

    It is definitely something to think about… I found this to be a good read: http://www.responsibletravel.com/Copy/Copy901035.htm

    # 18 November 2009 at 2:03 am
  • Jesus said:

    I was following your links and none of them takes me to the company that you show up in the picture. Could you give us the link to find it?

    I see Delphinus, is that the name of the park or company?

    Thanks

    # 4 February 2010 at 12:51 am
  • Rich (author) said:

    hi jesus – the image is from creative commons and doesn’t represent any of the companies involved. as credited above: IMAGE VIA Captain DJ on flickr.

    rich

    # 4 February 2010 at 1:02 am

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