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Posted on September 25, 2014September 25, 2014 by Dolphin Man — Leave a comment

Swim with Dolphins in Ocho Rios

Jamaica is a country boasting unique history, a stunning landscape, and an influential culture. When visitors step foot onto the island of Jamaica, the first thing they notice, besides the sound of Reggae and the smell of jerk chicken wafting through the warm, sticky air, is the unique character of the land and its population. The island has much to offer anyone who enjoys outdoor activities like surfing and snorkeling, hiking tours, lying in a hammock enjoying the swaying palm trees above, or, for a bit more adventure, visitors can swim with dolphins in Ocho Rios.

The village of Ocho Rios is wrapped around a small, picturesque bay that is something right off of a postcard. Though once a sleepy fishing village, the main street is now lined with markets, fast-food joints and shopping plazas. Many travelers appreciate that Ocho Rios offers an ability to experience the uniqueness of Jamaica without having to stray too far from the comforts and conveniences of home.
Visitors enjoy the fact that Ocho Rios is an excellent base for adventure activities. One day you can explore the scenic north coast, the next go zip-lining, horseback riding or waterfall climbing. But the most amazing adventure is the one where you interact with Bottlenose dolphins, some of the most playful and intelligent creatures on the planet.

A Video Tour of Dolphin World, Ocho Rios, Jamaica

The Ride of Your Life!

Dolphin World’s Ultimate Swim Program promises to be the most exciting 30 minutes of your life. You’ll

start in shallow water where you and your new dolphin friends can meet and get acquainted. Spend some time touching, petting, and kissing, the dolphins, and then move to deeper waters and get ready for the ride – or rides – of your life! The dorsal fin ride will have you grab on to the dolphin’s dorsal fins while they pull you through the water fast! The toe push ride will thrill you as 2 dolphins push your feet from behind. You’ll truly feel like you’re flying. It goes without saying that you must be able to swim for this program and it is open to all individuals aged 3 years and older.

When you and your new friends say goodbye – or simply, “see you later,” you can head on over to the stingray tank and get up-close-and-personal with these mysterious creatures, take a glass bottom kayaking tour on the Caribbean Ocean, see a shark show, and much more!

You Don’t Have to Swim to Enjoy Dolphins

The Dolphin Encounter Program is for those visitors who can’t swim but still want to interact with these playful and magical dolphins. Taking place just in the shallow water, you will spend some brief time with a trainer and learn all about dolphin behavior. Then the fun begins and you can touch and kiss the dolphins and sing to each other. This program is for nearly everyone. (Must be 1 years old at least)

Let Dolphin World Rock Your World

The people at Dolphin World love two things: animals… and helping people create memories that last a lifetime. For over 17 years they have expertly handled dolphin swim experiences, encounters and other animal interactions for visitors from all around the globe. If you’re like most people and only get a small amount of time off every year for vacation, wouldn’t you want to spend it having the time of your life and swim and ride dolphins, some of the friendliest and playful creatures on the planet? We thought so. Sign up today and let Dolphin World rock your world.

Book Your Ocho Rios Dolphin Program Online Now >>>

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Dolphin Man — 3 Comments

Punta Cana Dominican Republic Dolphin Program Reviews

The Punta Cana Dominican Republic Dolphin Program is a perfect place for this type of activity because of the weather, location, and the ability to participate with Trained Dolphins, Sea Lions and other Animals. See what our customers have to say about their experience. Here are the Punta Cana Dominican Republic Dolphin Program Reviews and the customer’s words & photos….

Posted on June 25, 2014June 25, 2014 by Dolphin Man — Leave a comment

5 Fun Facts about Sea Lions

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who didn’t think sea lions were pretty adorable. With their long whiskers, winged feet and funny little shuffle-walk, they are one of the most unique creatures on the planet. But there are many things people don’t know about sea lions. For instance, they’re highly intelligent. In fact the US Navy has trained sea lions to help protect the waters off the coast of California from terrorist activity. Sea lions were actually used during the Vietnam War and Operation Iraqui Freedom.
Here are 5 other fun facts about sea lions you may not know.

Bulls and Cows and Pups, Oh My!

Male sea lions are called bulls, females are called cows and their babies are called pups. Sea lions are very social creatures and live in large groups called colonies or pods. These colonies can consist of thousands of sea lions all living in relative harmony, with a few skirmishes here and there.

And the Gold Medal Goes to…

Despite how oddly-shaped they are, sea lions are actually fantastic athletes able to complete rather astounding physical feats. For instance, they can dive to depths of 800 feet in order to find food. And, although they’re air breathers, they can remain under water for up to 30 minutes and can swim at a top speed of 25 miles an hour. Look out Michael Phelps.

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There are 7 Different Species

There are 7 different species of sea lion found in the waters all around the world. There is the Steller sea lion, also known as the northern sea lion and found in the North Pacific Ocean. The Steller sea lion is the largest of all the species. Next is the South American sea lion found along the west coast of South America; the Australian sea lion – which is a small species found along the south and west coasts of Australia; the California sea lion, which is considered the most intelligent of the species; the New Zealand sea lion found around the south island of New Zealand; and finally the Galapagos sea lion found only around the Galapagos islands and thought to be related to the California sea lion.

Mmm, Mmm, Good

So, what do sea lions eat? Sea lions are carnivores and primarily live on fish. Some of their favorite fish are herring, mackerel, squid and sardines. Although they do have teeth, they tend to be rather piggish and swallow their fish whole.

How do they DO That?

We’ve all seen sea lions balance a ball on their nose, but did you ever really wonder how they do that? Well, they’re kind of cheating. You see they don’t actually balance the ball on their nose, they actually balance it using their stiff whiskers – it just looks like it’s on the tip of their nose. Pretty sneaky.

Get Up Close and Personal

Would you like to learn more about these amazing animals and see (or rather sea) them up close? At Ocean World Adventure Park in Cofresi, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, you can swim, play, hug, kiss and feed the sea lions in their natural habitat. It’s an experience like no other you’ve ever had. Here is a video to see the Sea Lion Encounter in Puerto Plata program. We also offer swimming with the Sea Lions in Miami, Nassau Bahamas, Punta Cana Dominican Republic, Florida Keys, Panama City Beach, Oahu Hawaii, and Cancun Mexico.

Posted on May 6, 2014September 26, 2016 by Dolphin Man — Leave a comment

Give Your Kids a Summer Vacation They’ll Never Forget in Puerto Plata Dominican Republic

swim with dolphins puerto plata dominican republic

Summer is quickly approaching which means it’s almost time for your kids to be on vacation. Which means it’s almost time for them to look at you with sullen faces and exclaim that they’re bored. Does this scenario sound familiar? If so, why not give your kids an adventure this summer and make family memories that will last a lifetime.

Kids_in_Puerto_Plata — Give Your Kids a Summer Vacation They’ll Never Forget in Puerto Plata

Where in the World?

While every other family is heading to the obvious places like Orlando, Myrtle Beach and Virginia, consider going somewhere off the beaten path. Somewhere you and your family can play, relax, and learn something together. We recommend the Puerto Plata Dominican Republic for many reasons.

What’s so Great about the Dominican Republic?

The Dominican Republic is a best kept secret. The landscape is stunning with miles of pristine beaches, majestic mountain ranges and lush, verdant valleys. Known for being warm and friendly to visitors, the people of this Caribbean island are ethnically diverse, with most being of European and African descent. And if you like architecture, you’ll be charmed by the gorgeous colonial buildings and houses that whisper of an era gone by.

Puerto_Plata_Summer_Vacation — Puerto Plata Dominican Republic

A Lesson in History

Your kids will like the history lessons offered by the Puerto Plata Dominican Republic, and so will you. Walk the same streets as Christopher Columbus’ when he landed on the island in 1492, learn why France came to rule in 1795, and discover how President Theodore Roosevelt intervened against European powers to protect the routes to the future Panama Canal. The history of this island is rich and vast and you and your kids can enjoy learning about it together.

Things to Do

There are plenty of things you and your family can do on your vacation to the Dominican Republic. Here are a few highlights:

Dune Buggy Adventures

Hop into your own dune buggy and drive along the beach and through rice fields, and then take a scenic horseback riding tour. This is a fantastic way to see the amazing and rugged scenery of the island.

Dune_Buggy_Adventure_Puerto_Plata_DR — Dune Buggy Adventure

Canal Kite Club

Depending on the age of your children, this is a great way for you to spend the day in the water. The Canal Kite Club rents body boards, surfboards, windsurf boards and kitesurfing equipment and also gives lessons for all of these activities.

Ocean World Adventure Park – Swim with Dolphins!

Located on the beautiful beach of Cofresi, Puerto Plata, Ocean World Adventure Park offers families tons of amazing activities. One of the coolest things you and your family can do is swim and play with dolphins in Puerto Plata. You’ll learn about dolphin behavior and watch as dolphin trainers use hand signals to communicate with them. Once you get into the water, you can not only swim and play with dolphins but also kiss, hug, pet and feed them in their natural environment. This is sure to be something your kids brag about on their first day back to school.

swim_with_Dolphins_Puerto_Plata — Play with Dolphins and other Marine Life

Summer doesn’t have to be boring. This year don’t just take a vacation, take an adventure.

Other Research Resources:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dominican-republic
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominican_Republic

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Dolphin Man — Leave a comment

Tortola British Virgin Islands Dolphins & More

The Tortola British Virgin Island is one of our favorite locations we offer, because of the all natural salt water lagoon where the dolphins swim and the beautiful mountainous Caribbean landscape. It is a combination you can not beat. So if you thinking of a Virgin Island vacation and want to stay on St Thomas or St. John US Virgin Islands? Or Maybe you are coming to and staying on Tortola BVI? This might be a perfect vacation for you. Tortola island offers little in historic sites, but that doesn’t seem to bother the thousands of visitors who flock here every year that stay on the island’s top-notch resorts or from the Cruise ship visits. That’s because they come for the spectacular scenery and gorgeous beaches – 21 square miles of beaches to be exact and to swim with dolphins on Tortola too!

See Video of Tortola Location >>

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