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Dolphin Swim | Dolphin Academy Curacao

$194 p.p.
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Always wanted to swim with dolphins on Curacao? This is a great opportunity to touch, interact, swim, and enjoy your time with these lovable marine mammals.

What can you expect?

Swimming with dolphins on Curacao is truly a magical experience.  As you swim in the natural lagoon, the Dolphins will allow you to gently pet and interact with them. You will give them different hand signals and see how they will react. A great opportunity to touch, interact, swim, and enjoy your time with these lovable marine mammals.

Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity!

General information

DaysDaysTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
DurationDuration1.5 hours ( 30 minutes in the water )
Start-TimeStart Time8:30 AM, 11 AM, 2 PM
Age-RequiredMin.Age RequiredMin. height of 1.20M

What’s Included:

  • Experienced trainers
  • Swim with dolphins
  • Extensive knowledge about dolphins
  • Entrance to the Sea Aquarium
  • Lockers

Meeting & Pick up:

  • This tour does not offer pick up service
  • Start time: 8:30AM, 11AM, 2PM
  • The duration of this activity is 1.5 hours, with a total of 30 minutes in the water

What to bring:

  • Towel
  • Dry clothing
  • Sunscreen
  • Bathing suit

Know before you go:

  • Entrance to the Sea Aquarium is included for participants
  • Children must be 1.30m to go by themselves (51 inches)
  • Children between 1.20m and 1.29m must be accompanied by a full paying adult (with 1 adult per child)
  • Please arrive fifteen minutes before the program begins
  • Swim fins are mandatory and provided by Dolphin Academy
  • This experience is not accessible for pregnant women
  • All observers, including parents/guardians signing waivers for minors, are required to pay the entrance fee at Curacao Sea Aquarium
  • After your swim, you can visit the gift store to purchase your pictures or a nice souvenir
  • Family and friends are more than welcome to take photographs from our observer areas. However, participants may not bring a camera into the water
  • There is a limit of max of 6 people, per 2 dolphins
     

Additional information:

  • Dolphin Academy is one of the only facilities in the world that works with trained dolphins in the open sea.
  • The dolphins reside on the premises of the Curaçao Sea Aquarium in four primary lagoons interconnected by secondary basins and canals. The lagoons are in contact with the ocean, allowing a constant flow of fresh seawater and numerous fish and invertebrate species.

Refund and Cancellation Policy:

  • A cancellation up to 24 hours prior to departure of the tour entitles the guest to a 100% refund.
  • Less than 24 hours prior to departure, the guest receives no refund unless due to illness accompanied by a valid doctor's statement.
  • In case of illness, only the person who is ill will receive a 100% refund. Other participants within the same booking that cancel the tour will not receive a refund unless otherwise decided by the supplier depending on the circumstances.
  • No-shows, or if you miss the tour because you are too late, and cancellations made less than 24 hours before the scheduled activity will be charged the full price.
  • In case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances the tour will be rescheduled, if rescheduling is not possible or the new time is inconvenient for you, a full refund will be issued.

Learn more about cancellations.

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Reviews

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Ksjuly1
rating March 2026

Had a great time!

While the aquarium is smaller, the kids had a great time during the different sessions they offered throughout the morning. We also did the dolphins academy and swam with the dolphins. We had a great time! Staff were great and friendly!
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I6006OHms
rating February 2026

Incredible experience, highly recommend!

Our whole experience from start to finish was absolutely incredible! The Dolphins are very loved and very well cared for that is evident. Noel was amazing and he made the day absolutely perfect for us! Highly recommend and plan to visit every time we are in Curaçao!
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N4832DKtonib
rating February 2026

Fun with Dolphins!

We had so much fun with the Dolphins! Thankfully we had a small group and e got some great time with the dolphins! The facility is great! We absolutely recommend!
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roberthO6056WU
rating February 2026

once in a lifetime

Noel was a great instructor. The swim was tremendous and Annie the dolphin was gentle and fun. Plan to do again next year when come back. Would highly recommend.