How long do you swim with dolphins at Discovery Cove?


How long do you swim with dolphins at Discovery Cove? How long is the dolphin swim experience? The in-water dolphin experience is 30 minutes long. Beforehand, there is a short orientation session (10 minutes) led by Discovery Cove's expert dolphin trainers to discuss safety and offer an opportunity for participants to ask questions.


What to expect when swimming with dolphins?

Shallow Water Encounter You will be submerged between knee and waist level, depending on your height. The dolphin will then swim over to you and interact with certain hand signals. You will get to experience handshakes, kisses, belly rubs, and more.


Do you need water shoes to swim with dolphins?

Most of the lagoon areas are made coral rock and can be pretty sharp on the exposed feet. So having water shoes would be a pretty important thing especially if you are doing some of the shallow water animal experiences, like the dolphin encounter, rays, or shark encounter.


Which dolphin experience is best at Atlantis?

Dolphin Cay is a must-visit on your Atlantis bucket list for an unforgettable Bahamian experience. This world-famous attraction is one of the largest and most sophisticated marine-mammal habitats in the world.