Stay at Amoray Dive Resort and
swim with the dolphins!

A once in a lifetime experience!
We offer a Non-Structured and Structured Swim. These programs
are designed for individuals interested in learning more about dolphins and
their environment and interacting with the dolphins on their level.
Both programs include an educational briefing and an
opportunity to swim and interact with dolphins in a natural ocean water basin.
All of our programs require a good understanding of the English language. All
participants must be comfortable in deep water, which they cannot stand.
Participants in either program should plan to spend at least
two hours with the program. Any necessary equipment (e.g. mask, fins, snorkel,
wetsuit, flotation vest) will be provided at no additional cost.

Non-Structured Swim
This program begins with an information briefing (lasting
approximately one hour) that includes topics on dolphins’ natural history,
intelligence, anatomy, communication, social structure, environmental issues,
and the best way for human participants to conduct themselves in the water to
swim and interact comfortably with the dolphins. Swimmers will be able to see
the dolphins around them but there is no guarantee of physical contact between
swimmers and dolphins. The in-water time will be at least 30 minutes.
Participants must be 8 years or older. A participating parent
or guardian must accompany children 8 to 12 years old. Minors from 13 to 17
years old must be accompanied at the facility by a participating or observing
parent or guardian. Pregnant women are not allowed to participate in the water.
Structured Swim
The structured program begins with an education briefing and
orientation lasting approximately 30-45 minutes. The briefing contains general
information about dolphins and their anatomy, and touches in some of the
hands-on behaviors that will be done during the program. Following the briefing,
swimmers will be divided into smaller groups and assigned to a platform.
Participants will then take turns entering the water and interacting hands-on
with the dolphins at the direction of a trainer. Contact is guaranteed, but the
specific behaviors and activities may vary depending on the dolphins and
trainer. Participants must be comfortable in deep water, but all swimmers in the
structured program use flotation vests. There is no free swimming or diving in
the program and no snorkeling equipment is used. There is no designated in-water
time for the structured swim. Each participant will complete a certain series of
hands-on behaviors and the amount of time may vary.
Participants must be 7 years old or older. A participating
parent or guardian must accompany children 7 to 12 years old. Minors from 13 to
17 years old must be accompanied at the facility by a participating or observing
parent or guardian. Pregnant women are not allowed to participate in the water.
Cost of Programs
Non-Structured Swim: $125.00 per swimmer
Double Non-Structured Swim (more water time): $210.00
Structured Swim: $165 - $175 seasonal per swimmer
Combo Program (participate in both non-structured and
structured programs): $245 - Seasonal
Sea Lion Program $100.00
Adult Observer: $10.00
Children 7 to 17 observer: $5.00
Children under 7: Free
ALL PROGRAMS MUST BE PAID FOR IN ADVANCE PLEASE
OTHER INFORMATION
The Amoray Dive Resort arranges for the Dolphin Swim program as a
service to our guests. The dolphins are not owned by Amoray although
we have a special relationship with the organization that maintains these
wonderful mammals. The dolphin facility is a short distance from Amoray.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Times and conditions for the Dolphin Swim programs are subject to change by the
operator without notice. Please contact us well in advance of your visit for assured reservations
for this very popular once-in-a-lifetime activity.
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All Rights Reserved.
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