Bottlenose Dolphin Swim Adventure

A fast and exciting ride with the dolphin while you hold onto their pectoral fins; in the magnificent belly-ride. You will have the opportunity to interact with dolphins like you’ve never imagined. Action and Adventure! Behaviors: Belly Ride, Handshake, Hand Target, Hug (behaviors may change without notice) and Caresses, Free time (various activities)

Rates
  • Participants (54 inches and above) $190 regular price
  • Participants (42 inches to 53 inches) $190 regular price– must be accompanied in the water by a paying participant 18 yrs + (one on one)
Includes
  • Behaviors: Belly Ride, Handshake, Hand Target, Hug (behaviors may change without notice) and Caresses, Free time (various activities)
  • All photos included average of 20 digital photos 
  • General admission to Gulf World is included. Enjoy shows, educational chats and explore the indoor and outdoor exhibits home to a variety of animals. See show schedule here.
Not Included
  • Swimsuit and towels.
  • Food and beverage.
  • Transportation.
Observer Rules
  • All observers are required to pay regular admission fees.
  • Due to limited space, only 2 paid observers per participant over 18 is allowed. Observers are required to pay regular park admission fee plus a $5 observer fee. Participants under 18 may have one observer that does not pay the $5 observer fee however still is required to pay the general admission to the park. Second observer will be required to pay the $5 observer fee.
  • If you have a small child that is not participating in the program you are require to have someone with the child for the entire program time length. Participants can not get in and out of the water during the program.
Requirements
  • Anyone that is handicapped or has any medical restrictions, special needs, prosthetics, or pacemakers is required to contact Gulf World prior to booking. Please email [email protected].
  • Participants must be at least 54 inches tall to do program by themselves.
  • Participants 42 inches tall - 53 inches tall must be accompanied in the water by a paying program participant 18 or older one on one.
  • Participants will be measured before participating in program at check in.
  • Expectant mothers are not eligible to participate in this program.
  • The weight limit for the belly ride is a a maximum of 250 lbs. For guests over 250 lbs we recommend the dolphin encounter.
  • Participants must be able to speak and understand English.
  • Participants must be free of open wounds and show no signs of illness.
  • No refunds will be given unless cancelled by Gulf World.
  • Bring your swimsuit and towel (recommended wearing suit under clothes)
Additional Information
  • You must arrive 1 hour prior to your scheduled swim time and account for high season traffic. Programs that have to be rescheduled will be charged a $25 fee per participant.
  • The use of life vests is required in all water programs.
  • At Gulf World may have groups of up to 12 people.
  •  Please do not leave children unattended.
  • No jewelry is allowed to be worn during the program for the safety of the animals.
  • Please leave valuables at home. Limited lockers are available.
  • Availability: every day Gulf World Marine Park is open (weather permitting)
  • Cancellation Policy: All sales are final and non-refundable unless cancelled by Gulf World.

*Cancellation Policy: All sales are final and non-refundable unless cancelled by Gulf World Marine Park.swim bys