Dolphin Swim & Snorkel Trip

Dolphin Swim & Snorkel Adventure – Upper Florida Keys Details

Dive into a day of adventure and excitement that can only be found in the Florida Keys! This exclusive full-day experience lets you swim with dolphins, enjoy marine animal shows, and create unforgettable memories. Gear up and explore the natural saltwater as you snorkel among vibrant tropical fish and their aquatic friends. Whether with family or friends, you’ll have the perfect opportunity to soak in the breathtaking natural beauty of the Upper Keys, Key Largo, and Islamorada!

Important advice to dolphin lovers: book early… there are a lot of you out there. Reservation in advance is a must with a Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover, Paypal, ApplePay or Bitcoin. No Walk In reservations!

Dolphin Swim Experience

• A 20 to 30-minute deep-water experience (15 to 20 feet) featuring hands-on interactions with dolphins, including touching, petting, and learning fun tricks.
• Swim into deeper waters for exciting interactive moments and choose between a dorsal fin ride or a foot push for an unforgettable dolphin ride.
• Unique opportunity to free swim and snorkel with dolphins, an experience not offered at most facilities.

Snorkel Trip to John Pennekamp Coral Reef

• 2.5 hour boat trip with 1.5 hours of snorkeling at the beautiful John Pennekamp Coral Reef.
• Explore at your own pace—come and go from the water as you wish with plenty of space on the boat to relax and rest.

Locations

• Dolphin Experience: Theater of the Sea, Islamorada, Upper Florida Keys.
• Snorkel Boat: Sundiver Snorkel Boat, Key Largo, Upper Florida Keys.

Additional Details

• Complete tickets and directions will be sent via email or text—you won’t get lost!
• Travel time: Key Largo to Islamorada is approximately 30–40 minutes by car.
• Parking: Free all-day parking available.
• Food: Available for purchase at the dolphin facility.
• Operating Days: Both the dolphin facility and snorkel boat operate Saturday and Sunday (optional days by request).

Participant Requirements

• Age: Participants must be 7 years and older.
• Children (age 7): Must be accompanied in the water by a paid participant age 15 or older.
• Ages 8–17: Must have a paid adult observer or participant (an adult is anyone 18 years or older).

Program Schedule & Restrictions

• Check-in times: Either 10 AM or 9 AM (final confirmation will provide exact time).
• Full-day experience:  with a short lunch break between programs.
• Restrictions:
  • No pregnant participants.
  • No jewelry, body piercings, fingernail jewelry, cameras, or any outside objects allowed in the water with dolphins.
  • If you have physical or mental limitations, please contact us before booking.
  • Must understand English directions or have a paid family member/friend in the water to translate.

What’s Included?

• Mask, fins, and life vest provided at no extra cost for both programs.
• Optional rentals & purchases:
  • Snorkel purchase: $10 + tax at snorkel boat.
  • Wetsuit rental: $10 per suit.
• Facilities: Showers and changing rooms available.

This unforgettable adventure combines dolphin encounters and snorkeling for a full day of fun in the beautiful Florida Keys!

Restrictions:

• Dolphin participants must not have contact with any WILD marine mammal within 48hrs of participation to avoid disease transmission to the animals.
• Must NOT BE PREGNANT
• No jewelry may be worn in the animal interaction programs.
• If you choose to wear them, only mineral based sunscreen (zinc or titanium dioxide) and environmentally friendly insect repellent are allowed.
• Please inform us of any special requests, needs, and/or medical conditions so that we may prepare for your visit.

Available:

The time slots available includes a guaranteed 20 minute dolphin program, 1 1/2 hour snorkel boat trip, dolphin shows, sea lion show, & marine park tours. This is a Full Day of activities.

• Full Day either from 9am to 5pm or 10am to 6pm

Location:

The Dolphin Facility is in the Florida Keys and on Islamorada, which is one of the major island in the Upper Keys, next to Key Largo. You will get complete written directions with your online ticket. The Snorkel Boat is in Key Largo. These two two location are about 30 – 40 minutes apart from each other by car. You Need to Provide Your Own Transportation.

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Note:

Driving Times: These times are approximate from the location listed below to the Upper Keys, Key Largo and Islamorada area, depending on traffic and weather conditions. Important: You Need to Provide Your Own Transportation.

• Key West – 2 hours
• Marathon – 40 minutes / 1 hour
• Miami Beach & South Beach – 1 1/2 hours
• Miami Cruise Ship Port – 1 1/2 hours
• Miami Airport – 1 hour
• Fort Lauderdale Area – 2 hours
• Naples/Marco Island – 3 1/2 hours

Photography

• Non-participating guests may observe and take photos of their party’s program poolside with general admission to the park/shows.
• Photographers and videographers are limited at this time at the dolphin facility. If you would like photos taken of your experience, arrive early and ask to pre-purchase a photo package when you check in. This is on a first come first serve basis based on photographer availability.
• Underwater cameras are allowed at the trainer’s discretion for the dolphin swim. Underwater Cameras are allowed for the snorkel trip.

Online Discounts

Save Money and make your reservation online. In order to get any of these discounts, you must type the Online Discount Promotional Code in the discount code box of the reservation form. These online promotions can not be combined with any previous orders or discounts. These discounts are for online orders only and the discounts will NOT be offered or honored over the phone with a Dolphin World representative.

Dolphin World Online Promotions:

• Make your reservation online in advance and get 2.5% off each participant. CODE: flakeysbookingspecial
• Get 5% off if you make your reservation 7 days or more in advance, CODE: online5%off
• NO DISCOUNTS DURING HIGH SEASON!! December 21, 2020 to January 10, 2021, March 13 to April 18, June 5 to August 31, November 20 to November 28, December 18 to January 9
  

Redemption Instructions

Upon arrival, please proceed to check-in window, present your email ticket or text confirmation, which you will receive after making your reservation.

• You must give the Last Name on the reservation for entrance.
• You do not need to have a printed voucher.
• All customers/participants are required to sign liability waivers before participating in both activity.

Terms and Conditions

Refunds / Cancellations and Changes:

All cancellations must be received by Dolphin World / Keys Adventure Tours, Inc. in writing by email or regular mail.

• A 10% service charge will apply per person for any cancellations prior 31 days of activity date.
• A 50% service charge will apply per person for any cancellations within 30 – 15 day period prior activity date.
• A 75% service charge will apply per person for any cancellations within 14 – 8 day period prior activity date.
• Prior 8 days of your reservation date, you may change your reservation to a gift certificate, where you would not incur any penalties except the change fee. This gift certificate will be good for 1 year from the date of the certificate.
• NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN TO ANY ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS who cancel within the 7 day period, does not show up, are late for scheduled program(s). Once a reservation has been made, a change to the scheduled program date is subject to availability. Changes made to existing reservations are subject to a $25.00 per person change fee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does your program go on Rain or Shine?
Yes, this program goes on Rain or Shine. The dolphin swim and shows, will go on most of the time. If there is thunder, there might be a delay before the program resumes again. The Snorkel trip may be cancelled due to weather. In the case the snorkel trip is cancelled, you will be refunded this portion of your day. You will only pay for the dolphin swim.

What does it mean to be an Observer?
An Observer is a Participant’s friend or family member. Observers participate in all aspects of the program minus the in-water interaction. During the interaction you can cheer on the Participants and take photos. The Observers stay in the stands and have no contact with the dolphins. The fee includes complimentary admission to the park, so you can see the rest of the shows and exhibits, as well. Observers under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Observers will get to snorkel on the reef if they want to, otherwise the observer can just relax on the boat.

What should I bring?
A bathing suit or swimming attire is required. You can rely on the facility to provide the following: Showers and changing room. Wetsuits can be rented. All jewelry must be removed prior to entering the water.

Do have lockers to store my belongings?
No lockers are available. You will bring your belonging with you and it will be in a safe area by your animal interaction and snorkel boat. Anything highly valuable you should leave at home or your hotel room.

What about taking photographs with the Dolphins during my session?
Yes, there are professional staff photographers taking photographs or video of you and your dolphin session. You can purchase these photographs after your session. Prices ranges from $40 and up, depending on how many photographs you purchase. You can not take a regular camera into the water with you during your dolphin session. If you do have a family or a friend come with you as an observer, they can take photographs of you during your session. Hint: If you don’t have an observer in your group, you might ask another observer from another group to take a few photographs with your camera.

What kind of pools do the animals live in at the Dolphin facility?
The animals live in natural salt-water lagoons. The water is pumped in from the Atlantic Ocean.

How big is the lagoon?
The lagoon is three acres in size with an average depth of 15 to 20 feet. The rest of the property is about 17 acres in size and rich with tropical foliage and orchids.

Do you have a restaurant on the property?
A snack bar/grill is available and serves a variety of delicious foods at the dolphin facility.

Can I bring my own masks fins and snorkels?
Yes you can to use during your dolphin program and private facility beach. Water shoes may be worn instead of fins for parts of the ray and sea lion swim, but we do not provide these so bring your own. You will get mask, snorkel and fins for the snorkel trip if you don’t bring your own equipment.

Do we have to pay extra entrance and parking fees?
No. There are no extra entrance or parking fees when snorkeling or the dolphin program.

Can handicapped individuals participate?
While this dolphin program does accept handicapped individuals, this program is not a Dolphin Therapy session. This program is primarily recreational. Those interested in a therapy program should consider other locations in the Florida Keys. Although accommodations for handicapped individuals can be arranged, they will not receive special treatments such as extended time or more interactions. If a handicapped individual is to participate, this circumstance will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

Are glasses/contacts permitted in the water?
Contact lenses can be worn. Prescription glasses with clear lenses will be permitted only if they are needed but they cannot be removed at anytime (including for pictures) during the session. Glasses with dark lenses are not permitted unless the individual is sensitive to sunlight, in which case a doctor’s letter will need to be necessary.

Other Programs in the Florida Keys Area

At Dolphin World / Keys Adventure Tours we do offer other activities options while in South Florida/Florida Keys. Please contact your Dolphin World specialist to see if any are good for you.

• SWIM WITH THE SHARKS – Upper Keys Area – A chance to spend 20 to 30 minutes with Nurse Sharks pet, play and snorkel with the sharks. [ Learn More ]
• SEA LION SWIM – Key Largo Area – Spend 20 to 30 minutes with the sea lion where you get to play, kiss and swim with the them in deep water.  [ Learn More ]
• WILD DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER WORKSHOP – Key West Area – 3 Hour Wild Bottlenose Dolphins viewing and snorkel trip. [ Learn More ]