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The Dolphin Experience


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 21 attractions in Freeport
Traveler Description: Participants in this popular program get the opportunity to swim with bottlenose dolphins.
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Attraction type: Nature center, Tour, Nature reserve, Tourist/visitor center
Activities: Swimming with dolphins, Scuba diving
Address: Underwater Explorer's Society Freeport
Grand Bahama Island
Tel: 242-373-1244
Fax: 242-373-8956

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Reviews of The Dolphin Experience

( 1-10 of 21 )
Aug 8, 2008

I really debated about spending the $200 on the open ocean dolphin swim, but decided to splurge. Part of the appeal of the bahamas was the chance to swim with dolphin in the ocean. One piece of advice - book early in your stay. I had to go on our last day because earlier in the week was sold out... more

May 24, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Let me start by saying I have swam with Dolphins in other locations but only rave about UNEXSO. Their experience is the best around by far, The Dolphin Swim has a few different options from getting in waist high water and being able to pet the Dolphin to doing a full experience in the open ocean with the Dolphins. I... more

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4 of 5 stars
Los Angeles CA
May 7, 2008

I wouldn't have thought to go -- too "touristey" -- until some fellow travelers mentioned they were signing up. I'm very glad I caved in to peer pressure! While there isn't too much educational material delivered, you are at least given a quick rundown of some dolphin rules, and told a little about the particular dolphins with whom you'll swim.... more

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5 of 5 stars
seattle
Nov 21, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

We were staying at the Westin, and decided to give it a try, the dolphin experience. We did the SWIM. Highly recommended compared to encounter. The SWIM means you get into the water and have time with the dolphins, with about 6 other people. Touch them, pet them, swim with them, and even hug them. The staff was very, very... more

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5 of 5 stars
Las Vegas
Aug 7, 2007
5/6 found this review helpful

We had a small group with 8 people, weather was beautiful, morning is best in the summer. Excellent trainer, very knowledgable and had true compassion for the dolphins. The dolphins were playful and truly seemed to enjoy our presence in the water with them. Magnificent animals and an awesome time!!! Trainer really wanted us to have fun!! more

Jul 24, 2005
26/26 found this review helpful

My husband and I signed up to do the swim. Even though I wanted to only do the encounter not the actuall swim with them I figured I would go along with my husband and do what he wanted. Well I should have listened to my innervoice. I got in the water with them, and was not scared of the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Holly Springs, NC
Jun 18, 2005
20/22 found this review helpful

While on our 15th anniversary we swam with the dolphins. It was a once in a lifetime experience. We took a short boat ride out into the ocean and then into a lagoon. There was a short information session about the dolphins kept there and then on to the swim. I thought I'd be nervous in the water with the... more

Jun 1, 2005
40/70 found this review helpful

Almost if not all of the Dolphin swims in the caribbean are very shady businesses. Most of the dolphins are wildcaught from either nearby waters or are purchased from CUBA in violation of several international treaties. If you dont believe do a google search and you will see what I mean. In addition the creation of the dolphin lagoons (which... more

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4 of 5 stars
losangeles, calif.
Feb 9, 2005
28/36 found this review helpful

The trip was nice but had some problems. The weather was alittle cold. It was too cold for me to get into the water. I took 11 of my family, there 1st time . They all were freezing but still got into the water and had a good time. It was raining from time to time.They swam with the dolphins... more

Apr 26, 2004
27/29 found this review helpful

Just returned from Grand Bahamas Island. The dolphin experience was a highlight our our trip. We were a group of seven and had the whole lagoon to ourselves.(just luck!) We split up into groups of 4 and 3 and had lots of time in the water. Definitely pay the money to "swim" with the dolphins...it's well worth it. We had... more

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The Dolphin Experience Address

Underwater Explorer's Society, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island
Tel: 242-373-1244 Fax: 242-373-8956