Top 10 Places: Where to Swim with

Dolphins
Posted on February 14, 2011 by Blackcat
New Zealand is home to 11 types of dolphins, and there are a handful of places in the country
where you can swim with the playful creatures. Have you ever wondered where else in the
world you can swim with dolphins? We have! We did a little research and came up with this
round-up of our top 10 picks for swimming with dolphins around the world.

10. California, USA

Seaworld in San Diego, California
Sunny California is home to any number of theme parks, and a few of these offer guests the
opportunity to swim with bottlenose dolphins. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo and
Seaworld in San Diego are the most popular.

9. Jamaica
Dolphin Cove in Ocho Rios, Jamaica
There are two places to swim with dolphins in the tropical paradise of Jamaica: Dolphin Cove
in Ocho Rios and at the Half Moon Resort in Montego Bay, however the latter is only
available to guests of the resort.

8. Cancun, Mexico

Delphinus Xcaret, Mexico

Youre be spoiled for choice looking for a dolphin experience in Cancun. Shop around online
for discounted rates: with so many locations theres usually a special deal on somewhere.
Look into the WetnWild theme park, Swim with Dolphins Cancun, and Dolphin Discovery.
The nearby Riviera Maya offers even more choices: Delphinus Xcaret, Delphinus Xel-Ha and
Delphinus Riviera Maya.

7. Egypt

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

Off the east coast of Egypt, the Red Sea is home to a population of wild Spinner dolphins.
These acrobatic animals are known for entertaining observers by spinning in the air when
they jump. Sharm El Sheikh, a large resort city offers possibilities for swimming with these
dolphins both in the wild and in a marine park.

6. Florida, USA

Dolphin Research Centre in the Florida Keys, USA

With about 1,926 kilometres of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico,
Florida is a great place to see and swim with dolphins. The Dolphin Research Centre in the
Florida Keys is a popular location for dolphin swimming. This is also quite possibly the only
place in the world where you can have a dolphin paint you a t-shirt.

5. Dubai

Atlantis on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Considered the Las Vegas of the Middle East, Dubai has every attraction you can imagine:
from indoor ski slopes to an underwater hotel. Naturally, Dubai has opportunities for dolphin
swimming too! There are two options: the Dubai Dolphinarium and the Atlantis on Palm
Jumeirah. Definitely the most extravagant swimming with dolphins experience in the world!

4. Bali, Indonesia

Melka Excelsior Hotel in Bali, Indonesia

The island of Bali is home to several organisations that offer encounters with tame dolphins.
The Dolphin Pool at the Melka Excelsior Hotel in Lovina is a peaceful rehabilitation centre
for dolphins that have been injured in the wild or mistreated in captivity. Playing with
humans is part of their exercise and healing, so you can be sure it will be a great experience
for both you and the dolphins.

3. Hawaii, USA

Kahala Resort on Oahu, Hawaii, USA

Hawaii is chock full of opportunities for dolphin swimming. Bottlenose and spinner dolphins
live around the island chain, and a number of boat companies offer charter cruises that will
take you to where they tend to congregate. If youre looking for a guaranteed encounter,
there are also several parks and resorts Try Dolphin Quest at Kahala Resort and Sea Life
Park on Oahu.

2. The Bahamas

Swim Wth Dolphins Bahamas, the Bahamas

Swim With Dolphins Bahamas and Dolphin Encounters both offer dolphin swimming at a
dolphin sanctuary on Blue Lagoon Island. The dolphins are friendly and trained to play and
interact with people. If you have a full week to devote to dolphins, WildQuest on Bimini
does groups retreats where dolphin swimming is combined with yoga and meditation classes.

1. Akaroa, New Zealand

Black Cat Cruises in Akaroa Harbour, New Zealand

New Zealands South Island is the only home to the small and playful Hectors dolphin.
Black Cat is the only dolphin swim operator on Banks Peninsula, where many Hectors
dolphins live. Set in beautiful Akaroa Harbour, swimming with these dolphins in their
natural habit is an experience unlike any other!
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