The Miami Seaquarium is a 38-acre park packed full of aquatic creatures and family fun activities. The park provides three options for swimming with dolphins. "Dolphin Odyssey" is a deep-water interaction session. Before getting into a wetsuit, you learn about the mammals in a classroom presentation. You must be at least 52 inches tall for the swimming session.
For those who may have little ones or want to avoid the deep water, there is the "Dolphin Encounter" experience, which provides all of the same educational information and interaction but in shallow water. The "Trainer for a Day" option gives a more in-depth, behind the scene experience. Participants get to see what it is like to be a dolphin trainer, while helping trainers with activities throughout the day.
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, Fl 33149
(305) 365-2501
miamiseaquarium.com
Dolphin World is a company that provides dolphin swimming experiences across the United States and several other countries. Their Miami location, 30 minutes from South Beach, is open 365 days a year. Dolphin World has a van that will pick you up at your hotel and take you right to your swimming adventure. The package includes the dolphin swim, a marine animal show, snacks and beverages, and a free gift.
Dolphin World
Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, Fl 33129
1-800-557-5524
dolphinworld.org
Dolphins Plus is based out of Key Largo, Florida, about an hour and a half south of Miami. It offers structure and natural dolphin swimming experiences. The structured swim lasts about two hours and includes a 45-minute educational presentation. During the natural swim, participants get a one hour educational briefing about the mammals. Then, wearing snorkel gear, they swim with the dolphins in their natural seawater home.
Dolphins Plus
31 Corrine Pl
Key Largo, FL 33037
1-866-860-7946
dolphinsplus.com
