Lovina: dolphins in the marine dolphinarium. Swimming with dolphins How to get to the Dolphinarium in Lovina

Dolphinarium in Kuta
Dolphinarium in Kuta

Dolphinarium in Kuta

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Dolphinarium in Bali is not at all what our tourists are used to. Therefore, if you are looking for traditional dolphin shows or a water show, then you will not see this in Kuta.

Kuta dolphins are well trained to communicate with people, they are calm and friendly, and they also love children very much. Therefore, the main feature of the dolphinarium is the opportunity to splash in a specialized pool with dolphins. For visitors who can swim, this is generally a unique opportunity to stroke and even ride a dolphin.

Dolphins are incredibly smart animals, so you can not only take pictures with them, but also play ball and participate in other water fun. And direct communication with dolphins is extremely beneficial for health. Scientists have repeatedly noted that communicating with ultrasound, dolphins create oscillatory waves that can literally treat many diseases. In a number of countries, a special course of treatment is even practiced through communication with these kind and gentle inhabitants of the seas and oceans.

Therefore, to visit Bali and not visit the dolphinarium is a big mistake for a tourist.

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Dolphinarium in Kuta is a unique attraction. And besides, it's pretty new. He is just over 15 years old. When creating the attraction, foreign experience was taken into account, as well as local conditions. The result is an unusual and modern water park, incredibly popular among tourists from all over the world.

Infrastructure

Dolphinarium is a huge pool without seats, because as such it does not provide spectators. The pool is completely artificial, and the water is sea, which is regularly updated. The pool is very clean and safe. For swimming with dolphins, there is also special equipment (masks, fins, life jackets and even a small scuba gear). Therefore, if children or adults cannot swim, then this is not an obstacle to having fun with dolphins.

Visiting Rules

The dolphinarium, like other places of recreation in Bali, is open from 9 am to 6 pm. Admission ticket will cost an adult $ 70, a child under 12 years old - 50. Children under 5 years old are not allowed into the pool for security reasons. Dolphins are not aggressive, and playing with them is absolutely safe. All entertainment takes place with the presence of a dolphin trainer, so if necessary, they will be provided with all the necessary assistance.

Representation

For tourists there is a unique opportunity to absolutely freely swim and frolic with dolphins for 40 minutes. And no one will interfere with you. The system of arrivals to the pool is designed so that there are not many visitors to the pool at the same time. Therefore, arrivals to the pool start at 9 am, at noon and 3 pm. At the same time, it is advisable to book tickets in advance, since with such a system of visiting the dolphinarium there are a lot of people who want to get into it.

Few tourists and visitors to the dolphinarium know that the dolphin pool is located right on the coast, in the middle of the ocean. The pool can drift, but the cable system keeps it firmly within the water area allotted to it. The water exchange system is tripled so that the water in the pool is exactly the same as in the ocean. And swimming in the dolphinarium is absolutely safe.

How to get there

Getting to the dolphinarium in Bali is very easy, especially since it is located in the famous resort area of Sanur. You can get to it by taxi. The word "Dolpfines" is known to every taxi driver. When traveling by your own car, you can find it on the navigator or at Batu Belig street 101.

m_tsyganov : Hooray! For a long time and well known to you tasmania-gal returned - and not only to Bali, but also to the pages of this blog. So read below how she splashes with dolphins and small ones:
tasmania-gal : “I'll tell you right away, I had a chance to swim with dolphins in Mexico about ten years ago. It was then cheaper, there was more time + dolphins did all sorts of tricks. But: we really liked it here too, a trip was started (and paid for) for the sake of the child, the child was delighted, squealed and rejoiced, so $ 79 for an adult and $ 69 for a child paid off completely.

In order. They bring you to the pointer to a clearing filled with asphalt. On the left is an unattractive restaurant, in the center is an aquarium with fish to eat, on the right is a parking lot.

While the child is looking at the fish, you understand that the most interesting thing is suspension bridge directly. But then the manager in a shirt appears and invites you to another restaurant on the right, where the girl looks for your name in the list of bookers and offers to pay for the procedure in advance.

In the procedure swimming with dolphins » includes 45 minutes of swimming (taking turns with two other pairs of visitors), welcome drink (orange juice), fishing (catch and release, we caught two), one photo per person. Booking is required, dolphins rest on Tuesdays, on other days they work four times a day.

You pay, drink juice (it's so-so) and wait. It is better to wait not in the open space of the restaurant, but in a closed one nearby - there is air conditioning and the owners' regalia hang.

Hour X comes, you come to a restaurant under a white canopy and ...

...two cheerful dolphins swim towards you, flapping their tails on the water and...of course they demand fish.

Fish and have some fun.

The staff knows the key phrases in Russian: come on, come on, sit down and don't bite. So you have to feed the dolphins.

Then everyone puts on life jackets (the manager likes to fasten them on girls, so drive him in the neck right away), take a shower. Shower outside, changing rooms behind a curtain. Keep this in mind later when you change after swimming with the dolphins. If you want to wash yourself properly, take bottled water with you and go straight to the toilet. You can ask for a towel.

Then the instructor shows you what to do. Everyone takes turns jumping into the water and repeating after him. Small children climb on the back of their parents first, then they themselves flounder in the water, if they are not afraid. The instructor is next to you in the water at all times.

They slap on the water so that the dolphins swim up, and greet them by the fins.

They grab the fins and swim with them (I tried everything carefully, but they are strong, beasts, hold on tight).

They take the edges of the vest so that the dolphins swim close to “kiss” and something else.

Ends a farewell kiss when you are no longer in the water.

And then you can still feed the dolphins and / or fish for a long time - whoever wants what.

The photographer works well, takes a lot of pictures, we were satisfied with ours. Take a camera with you, ask someone to take pictures of you, and in exchange you will take pictures of them.

What did you like : almost everything.

What did not like : a little expensive (okay), dirty toilets, inconvenient to take a shower.

Potential injury :
1. Water is pouring out of the pool, the floor is slippery, walk in slippers, a small child only by the hand.
2. The child could theoretically fall into the pool. Make sure this doesn't happen when he's not wearing a life jacket.
3. The suspension bridge is unstable, it is unlikely to fall, you can twist your leg.
4. Stone and wood surfaces get very hot.
5. It is inconvenient to take a shower, i.e. wash thoroughly all parts of the body after the salt water in which dolphins live.
6. While catching fish, everyone stands close to each other, being careful when a neighbor pulls out an empty bait hook.
7. If you have abrasions, cover with a band-aid, the water is very salty.
8. The steps leading to the suspension bridge are high, it is better for the child to help.
9. Food and water only restaurant, be sure to take water with you - and drink and wash.
10. If the child is small and meeting with dolphins for him will be a pleasant, but emotional shock, he will most likely either find it difficult to calm down, or he will want to go to sleep in the car. Give your child time to rest.

In addition to “swim with dolphins”, you can also just watch dolphins during lunch or dinner. It costs less.
You can choose and buy more photos I don’t know how much it costs, we managed on our own.

Address : Dolphin Bay Restaurant , Jalan Pelabuhan Benoa, No. 7x. Phone 0361 2088561″

The northern resort of Bali, where dolphins live in the open sea, is Lovina (Lovi na). Here these mammals are kept in their natural habitat. Dolphins swim up to the local beach in the early morning. Dozens of boats with tourists at this time go out to sea to watch them.

I will tell you about what a dolphinarium is in the north of Bali, how it differs from places where dolphins live in captivity. At the end of the article you will find detailed itinerary to Lovina, as well as interesting sights that can be seen in the surrounding area. In conclusion, I will give a couple of tips that will come in handy when visiting the dolphinarium.

Description of the dolphinarium

The resort area of Lovina is located in the northern part of the island, in Buleleng district, at a distance of 85 km from Denpasar. The dolphinarium appeared here in the 80s, when fishermen began to take tourists to the sea to look at amazing marine animals. The main purpose of such excursions was the opportunity to earn some money, because the Balinese in the north live very poorly. Another goal was to attract people to a region that is not very popular among the island's visitors. To a certain extent, this was successful, it was the dolphinarium that made Lovina famous. No wonder local beach there is a monument to frolicking dolphins.

In the coastal waters of the island there are many different types of fish. Some of them are food base for dolphins. Since the amount of food does not decrease all year round, the animals do not even need to migrate to other areas.

Dolphins in the Lovina area are:

Bottlenose dolphin (Tursi ops) is the most common species
Long-billed stenella (Stenellalongi rostris) from the genus of prodolphins
Gray dolphin (Grampusgri seus) - quite rare

There were cases when rare pilot whales (Globi cephala) and Bryde's minke whales (Balaenopterabrydei) swam here.

Some believe that dolphins come ashore to communicate with humans. However, this is hardly the case: the friendliness of these animals is often exaggerated. Most likely, they simply drive schools of fish into shallow water for their breakfast. In the morning in the sea you can meet from a dozen to a hundred individuals. Most of the animals here are in the dry season, from April to October.

What does a date with dolphins look like?

Now in the Lovina area there are several cooperatives that have licenses to serve tourists. They have more than 180 fishing boats. At the same time, 40-50 boats sail into the sea every day, sometimes more. In the village of Kalibukbuk, there are three official associations that hold licenses - Banyualit, Aneka and Kalibubuk. The fourth point is located in the village of Kaliasem. Also, some local fishermen take tourists to the sea without official permission. You need to negotiate with them individually, the prices for such trips are lower.

The "work" of the dolphinarium begins at 05:30-06:00 in the morning. At this time, several dozen traditional fishing boats (jukungs) leave the shore. Each such boat can accommodate no more than four passengers. The boat is about 9 m long and 1 m wide. On both sides there are special frames for balance. These boats are actually modified canoes, a common form of maritime transport in Indonesia and throughout Polynesia.

The journey to the “date” takes about 10 minutes, the dolphins appear about a kilometer from the coast. The real "hunt" for dolphins begins in the open sea. If fins appear somewhere above the water, several boats rush to this place at once. It happens that animals hide, frightened by a large number of people and the sound of engines. But in most cases, tourists manage to see marine mammals at a distance of several meters.

The average duration of the trip is 2-2.5 hours. If you are lucky, during this period of time you can meet dolphins several times, see how they jump out of the water and do somersaults. But there are also unsuccessful swims when there are no animals at all or only their fins are shown at a distance of several tens of meters. You need to understand that this is not an artificial pool, where trained animals show an "on demand" show. The behavior of wild dolphins in their natural habitat is very difficult to predict. But do not be upset if the “date” turns out to be unsuccessful. You will be able to meet one of the most beautiful sunrises on the island in the open sea.

Another point about swimming with dolphins in Lovina. Many tourists believe that it is possible to swim with these animals and touch them. In fact, everything is not so: dolphins in their natural environment do not allow people to approach them, so it is unlikely that you will be able to take a photo in an embrace with them here.

I bring to your attention a few more interesting photos about how the trip is going.

There are many cafes and restaurants on the local beach. After returning to the shore, you can have a delicious breakfast and a cup of coffee. Here they prepare both local Balinese dishes and European ones. Accommodation in the resort is also not a problem to rent. There are hotels and private villas of any level, and prices are lower than in the south. There are almost no entertainment, nightclubs, boutiques in Lovine, but it is not difficult to buy food and inexpensive souvenirs. If you wish, you can go to the capital of the district, Singaraja, which is located 10 km from the northern resort.

Features of the sea dolphinarium

IN last years you can hear many calls from animal rights activists to close the dolphinariums. In part they are right. Often the animals are kept in terrible conditions, they are forced to show the show several times a day, leading to exhaustion. Chlorine is added to the pools, from which dolphins go blind. According to statistics, they live in artificial pools for an average of 1-3 years, while in the wild - up to 30 years.

The Lovina Dolphinarium is a unique opportunity to see real dolphins without worrying about their conditions. But here, too, problems arise. Boats often come too close to animals, threatening to injure them with their motor blades. The sounds of running engines frighten marine mammals, which have very sensitive hearing. To avoid contact with humans, they try to stay in the water longer by holding their breath for too long.

Some researchers warn that the dolphins could simply move away from the shores of Lovina at once if rules for observing them are not developed. There is already a decrease in the number of animals. Many countries have such laws, but Indonesia is not one of them. Of the four licensed companies that officially take tourists to the dolphinarium, only two (Anak and Kaliasem) maintain a register of boats and regulate their number in the sea.

Activists urge both the operators themselves and responsible tourists to adhere to international rules. You can not swim too close to the animals and at high speed, it is important to regulate the number of boats that go out to sea at the same time. Another problem is environmental pollution. Garbage and plastic often lie on the beach, oil and fuel tanks leak in old boats, poisonous substances enter the sea. This kills fish and shellfish - the main food of dolphins.

If the warnings of scientists and activists are not heeded, tourism in Lovina will suffer greatly. Indeed, without a dolphinarium on the high seas, the northern resort will lose a significant part of its attractiveness. Residents are already taking the initiative east coast. Local fishermen also take tourists to the open sea to watch dolphins. Since there are much fewer people there, the chance to meet marine animals increases.

How to get to the Dolphinarium in Lovina

You can get to Lovina by public bus as well as by rented car. Now about each option in more detail.

By bus

If you decide to use the bus, it is most convenient to choose the Perama route, which runs daily from Kuta:

Schedule and cost of the bus:

Price - 125,000 rupees
Departure from Kuta – 10:00 am
Departure from Lovina – 09:00 am

There is an option to try your luck at the train station in Denpasar. From there, buses also run to Lovina, but you need to find out the schedule on the spot. The price of such routes can be a little cheaper, but the buses stop frequently and are not as convenient.

By car

It takes 2.5-3 hours to get to Lovina from Denpasar by car. If on a bike, then another half an hour longer. But such transport is not suitable for long trips.

Here is the detailed itinerary:

Leave the city north on Jl. Raya Denpasar.
Keep to the main road and do not turn anywhere, go straight all the time, after about 4.7 km Jl. Raya Denpasar smoothly transitions into Jl. Perean Tengah.
Move through the streets of Jl. Perean Tengah-Jl. Mekarsari-BaturitiBedugul-Jl. Baturiti-Mekarsari-Jl. Raya Pacung Jl. Gunung Agung Jl. Raya Baturiti Jl. Pancasari-Baturiti-Jl. Baturiti Bedugul, keep to the wide paved road and don't turn anywhere.
After about 18 km, next to Lake Bratan, there will be a fork with many billboards, a small blue gazebo on the right and a small altar in the center. Here you need to slowly turn left.
After a couple of kilometers you will find yourself at a small intersection, in its center you will see a “monument” to a corn cob. Slowly turn right here onto Jl. RayaBedug ul.
Continue straight ahead through the streets of Jl. Raya Bedugul Jl. Raya Singaraja-Denpasar-Jl. Pancasari-Baturiti, don't turn anywhere, stay on the main road.
After about 13 km, just after the green sign indicating the way to Tamblingan Lake and Git Git waterfall, there will be a sharp left turn (you will actually go in the opposite direction) onto Jl. Raya Wanagiri.
After about 5.8 km there will be a fork, in front of it there is a green sign with signs. Turn right here onto Jl. Asah Gobleg, follow the arrow of the sign, which indicates the direction of Banjar.
After about 2 km there will be a small ring with a tall tree in the center, turn left here.
After a couple of hundred meters you will find yourself at a small fork with a small altar in the center, here you should turn right onto Jalan Bangkiang Si dem
After another 1.5 km you will need to turn left. This turn is among rural plantations. First on the right you will see a house with a red brick fence. Near the turn itself there is a small shield with the name of the yoga center and a small altar.
After driving about 8 km, in the middle of the village, next to a small yellow house, turn left into a small narrow street. Turn right after exiting this street.
After about half a kilometer, at the fork, turn left.
Continue straight for another 4 km, at the fork next to a small market, turn left onto Jl. RayaAnturan.
After a few hundred meters, near the Round black sign with golden letters Desa Pakraman Anturan, turn left.
Go straight and at the end of the street turn left onto Jl. Seririt-Singaraja.
After about 700 m, just after the sign for Hotel Eluk Agung, turn right.
After a couple of hundred meters the road will turn sharply to the left, immediately after that there will be a turn to the right, it leads directly to Lovina beach.

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Attractions nearby

A visit to the dolphinarium on the high seas will take you a little time. At 08-08:30 am you you'll be back To the shore. The rest of the time can be devoted to exploring the sights that are nearby.

Within a radius of ten kilometers there are the following places of interest:

1. Dolphinarium in Melka hotel.

If you dream of not only seeing dolphins, but also swimming with them, you can stop by Melka Hotel. Here, in outdoor pool there are several animals, sessions of dolphin therapy are held.

2. Puri Kangi nan Buleleng.

Former royal palace built at the end of the 18th century. The structure is similar to a Hindu temple in its structure, it retains the principle of three mandalas. The palace was rebuilt in 1840, 1902 and 1950. At one time, the Dutch colonial administration was located here. The building was badly damaged by the earthquakes of 1963 and 1976. Now some of the rooms have been restored and are available for visiting.

3. Puri Agung Singaraja.

A newer royal palace, its style is closer to European. Located next to the old castle, open to the public.

This museum is located next to royal palaces. It was opened in 1928. Here is a huge collection of ancient samples of Balinese writing. There are exhibits brought from other islands of Indonesia.

5. Pura Agung Jagatnatha.

The largest temple of Kurorta. It is built on the principle of Padmasana - the heavenly lotus throne. Consists of several buildings located on three levels. Unfortunately, tourists are not allowed inside. You can admire this majestic building from the outside

Monument to the fighters for the independence of the island in Singaraja, it depicts three real heroes. The monument was unveiled in 2007. Its construction took 10 years.

7. Monumen Bhuwana Kerta, or Pura Republik Perjuangan Rakyat.

Another monument in honor of the independence of Indonesia. Built in 1966, its height is 17 m, there is a huge area around with various buildings and a park. A monument was made in the form of a column with a sacred lotus on top. Initially, back in 1948, there was an idea to build a Temple of the Republic here, but then the concept was changed.

9. Sing-sing.

The waterfall is located a few kilometers from Lovina, its name is translated as "singing". It is quite low, in the dry season it almost dries up. In the upper part, among the frozen lava flows, there is a small pool of water. You can swim in it all year round.

10. Air Terjun Tembok Barak.

This is a small waterfall, the name of which is translated as "red wall", or "red barracks". It is surrounded on all sides by massive reddish rocks. Located near Singaraja and 10 km from Lovina.

Sacred hot springs in Banjar, one of the most famous on the island. Water contains a lot of sulfur, very useful for the skin, joints and respiratory system. Near the springs there is a small temple, the pools themselves are an interesting example of local architecture, they are decorated with figures of dragons and demons.

R b, located near the hot springs. It was built in 1970 in typical Balinese style. In the most high point The monastery territory has a copy of the largest Buddhist complex Borobudur. All buildings are surrounded tropical garden. Inside the monastery there is a very large library.

Here are some tips that will come in handy when visiting the Dolphinarium:

You can come here all year round, but more often and in large numbers, dolphins swim up to the shore during the dry season, from April to October.
If you plan to go to Lovina for one day, you need to leave Denpasar at 3 am. Then you will find yourself on the beach just at the moment the boats go out to sea. But I advise you to plan a trip for 2 days, then you can take a break from the road before visiting the dolphinarium, see the sights near Lovina and swim in the sea.
To hire a boat, you can contact a licensed operator or arrange with one of the local fishermen. On average, the cost of the tour is 5,000-100,000 rupees
But even with official firms, prices for a swim can be different, so you can always bargain.
Your chance of meeting animals will increase if you go out to sea for half an hour before the main mass of tourists or stay for 30-40 minutes at the end of the swim, when most of the boats have already returned to shore.
When watching dolphins, you should be very careful. They appear above the surface of the water for 10-20 seconds, then dive back into the sea.
If you want to take a photo, set the camera to continuous shooting. Or film the entire trip. Otherwise, you may not have time to fix the animals that appeared for a short moment. Nice photos– this is also a very big success.

Dolphinarium in Lovina will appeal to both adults and children. This is a great opportunity to see animals that live in the wild. In addition, Kurort itself is quiet place with a quiet beach where there are no high waves, you can swim, snorkel. Lovina is perfect for a quiet family holiday.

Dolphinarium in the south of Bali (Bali Dolphins) is located near the resort of Sanur, on the island of Serangan. Pools where dolphins swim are equipped right in the sea. The conditions for keeping animals are as close to natural as possible.

In this article you will find a detailed description of the dolphinarium in the south of Bali, what is its uniqueness and what entertainment it offers. Also have detailed instructions how to get to it, what you can see nearby. The guide's advice will help you to orientate in the prices, choose the right time for the trip, take the necessary things with you. I must say right away that the dolphinarium is very popular, so it is worth booking places in advance.

Description of the dolphinarium

The Bali Dolphins dolphinarium opened about 10 years ago. Unlike many other similar places, here dolphins swim in sea water. It does not add chlorine and other disinfectant solutions that harm animals and lead to their imminent death. There are veterinarians who constantly monitor the health of dolphins. Once a week they are released into the open sea. Surprisingly, all animals come back. After all, in the dolphinarium they can always get fresh food and care.

The dolphinarium consists of several fenced pools right in the middle of the sea. They are surrounded by wooden platforms from which you can watch marine mammals. On one of them there are comfortable tables with chairs and umbrellas, where it is pleasant to sit and enjoy an interesting show.

Each pool has small platforms that are lowered into the water by 1.2 meters. They are designed so that visitors can get to know the dolphins better. Also on site there are lockers for changing clothes, a small bar with drinks and a hall with a screen where briefings take place.

What interesting things will be offered to you in the dolphinarium? There are several types of entertainment programs here:

1. Dolphin show.

Experienced trainers and trained animals will delight you with interesting tricks in the water. According to many tourists, the smartest and smartest dolphins on the island live here, perfectly trained.

Duration - 3 0 minutes
Adult Price – $39.5
Price for a child - $ 34.5
Babies under one year old get in for free

2. Swimming with dolphins (suitable for small children).

It takes place on the platform in the pool. You need to wear life vest and go down to a small platform where you will be waist-deep in water. The dolphin will swim up to you, you can stroke it and even kiss it.

The program is designed for small groups of 4-6 people.
Session duration — 3 0 minutes
Allowed children over 5 years old, taller than 135 cm
Adult Price – $79
Child price – $69

3. Swimming with a dolphin.

After descending to the platform, you can plunge into the pool and play with the dolphin. A group of 4-6 people is also selected for swimming. There is always an experienced trainer nearby who helps to interact with the dolphin.

Duration – 30 minutes
Children over 12 years old are allowed
Adult Price – $79
Price for children – $69

Tourists are brought to the pools on a special boat. Before this, a detailed briefing is mandatory, especially for those who have chosen a program of interaction or swimming with dolphins.

Then they offer to change clothes, leave clothes in the locker, if you want to drink a cocktail or a soft drink.

Dolphins are amazing animals. Swimming with them or just watching improves mood, calms and pacifies. No wonder these animals are used for the treatment of many diseases, rehabilitation. Both adults and children will like the dolphinarium. The main thing is that dolphins live here almost in natural conditions, healthy, playful and do not suffer, as in small indoor pools. In addition to mammals, in the dolphinarium you can see a real stingray and even swim with it.

How to get there

To get to the dolphinarium in the south of Bali from the central and northern parts of the island, you need to get to Denpasar. From there you can get directly to the dolphinarium. Public transport Serangan does not go to the island.

Considered one of the best on the island. They will appeal to diving enthusiasts and surfers.

Here you will see a sculpture that is still under construction but will soon become the tallest monument in the world.

Since visiting the dolphinarium does not take much time, the tour can be combined with a visit to 2-3 other attractions in the south of Bali. For animal lovers, I would recommend the Turtle Park. For those for whom history and spiritual development are important, there is a direct road to temples. If you like to bask on the soft warm sand, I advise you to stop by Lembongan Island with its beautiful white beach. Those who love diving should visit the coral reefs, where there are many places to dive.

What is important to know before going to the dolphinarium in the south of Bali? Here are some helpful tips:

Reservations must be made in advance as there are many visitors. I would suggest signing up at least a week in advance.
It is important to arrive at the dolphinarium on time, latecomers may not be allowed in.
It is forbidden to enter the water for children under five years old, patients with epilepsy and pregnant women (or with suspected pregnancy). They can watch the dolphins from the wooden platform.
If you're going to swim with dolphins, don't put sunscreen on your body. It is advisable to leave jewelry at home, or remove them immediately before bathing.
To take photos and videos in the dolphinarium, it is better to take waterproof equipment.

Every day, several races are held in the dolphinarium. Here are their exact times:

8.00-11.30
9.30-13-30
12.30-15.30
14.00-17.30

This or that time of the day has no special advantages, you can choose the most convenient for yourself. As for the time of year, it is better not to come during the rainy season. The Administration of the Dolphinarium reserves the right to cancel visits due to weather conditions. Therefore, in the rainy season, you have more risk that the trip will fail.

Who would I advise to go to the dolphinarium? Entertainment will appeal to animal lovers, children and adults. Before the trip, take into account the age restrictions for a particular program, small children cannot enter the pool.

A trip to the Dolphinarium in South Bali is a great way to relax and interact with some of the smartest mammals. Here you can not only watch them, as in many other dolphinariums, but also swim together. I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves animals.

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To visit Bali and not visit the Dolphinarium is a big mistake. The waters that wash the island are the natural habitat of these mammals. There are many large and small pools with dolphins. For about the same money that is taken in Russian dolphinariums, a tourist receives an incomparably better service.

Why you should visit

Dolphins are very funny and funny animals. In the open sea, they behave much more playful and relaxed. They can jump 6 meters out of the water, blow bubbles for fun and even play with a person. Some pools in Bali are just a fenced-off part of the sea, so the animals feel good in them.

The mental abilities of these mammals are not fully understood. Dolphins are believed to treat autism, hyperactivity, and attention deficit disorder in children. There is a specialized center in Bali where dolphin therapy is practiced. Despite the popularity of attractions, there are never crowds in the pools - groups of tourists are distributed in such a way that both animals and people are comfortable during the session.

What are dolphinariums

In the open sea. Dolphins live in their natural habitat. You can see them from a boat, but you won’t be able to swim and take pictures with them.
Sea water pools are a fenced off part of the sea in which 1-2 dolphins live. Animals feel comfortable here, you can swim with them and take a photo.
Insulated pools - located on the territory of hotels and restaurants. Up to two dolphins live in such places. You can touch them, swim with them. Water in artificial reservoirs is sometimes chlorinated.

Where to see dolphins in Bali?

Bali Dolphins - favorite place tourists, which is a fenced off section of the sea off the coast. Duration of swimming with dolphins - 40 minutes. You can feed the animals, play with them, swim holding the fin and even kiss. There are three sessions per day: at 9.00, at 12.30 and 15.00. Dolphinarium prices: $79 for adults, $69 for children. The price includes a transfer from, Jimbaran or, as well as drinks. If you just watch the action without swimming with dolphins: $39.50 adult, $34.50 child. You need to reserve tickets in advance - sometimes you can’t buy them in a week.

Bali Dolphin Interaction- Dolphinarium on the Serangan Peninsula
(Serangan). Cost: $79 for adults, $69 for children. This amount includes a transfer. Reviews of tourists about this place are very good.

Dolphinarium Hotel Melka- located in, in the north of Bali. It is a pool with sea water. There is a professional therapeutic center that practices dolphin therapy. The time of communication with dolphins lasts 40 minutes and will cost $96. In the evening, a show with dolphins. The cost of therapeutic services is determined on the spot, after the scope of work has been clarified. This popular place among families with children who have speech problems. Such children are prescribed courses of swimming with dolphins twice a day for two weeks.

Dolphinarium in. This is a fenced area of the ocean where you can swim with animals and play ball. Session cost: $69 (adult), $59 (child).

Excursion

The dolphinarium is located in the city, on the map this is the northernmost part of the island. Several dolphins live in the sea water pool, which you can touch, feed and swim with them. After communicating with the animals, everyone is invited to watch the show with their participation. If you are with small children, be sure to visit this place. The duration of the event is 18 minutes.

The ticket price includes lunch, drinks, a shower, insurance, a Russian-speaking instructor, a certificate and a photo. You will have to get to the dolphinarium on your own or by transfer, which will cost an additional $40. You can sign up for a tour for any day at a convenient time, but you need to agree on this with the organizers in advance. Since there are always a lot of applicants, it is better to book tickets in advance.

Ticket price:
$105 - adult, $85 - children (5-10 years). You can pay for the tour in cash to the guide at the meeting, in the Svyaznoy and Euroset salons, as well as online - with Mastercard, Visa cards, using Webmoney, Alfa-Click or Yandex Money.

What kind of dolphins can you see

Only one species lives in the coastal waters of the island - the Indian bottlenose dolphin. The animal weighs 230 kg, the average body length is 2.6 m. The Indian bottlenose dolphin differs from other species in its elongated head and more slender body. They have light skin, and an almost white stripe is visible along the spine. Some adults have dark spots on their backs.

Security issue

Dolphins are kind and non-aggressive animals, playing with them is not dangerous. Pregnant women and epileptics, children under 5 years old are not allowed in the pool. Children under 12 can swim with an adult. Visitors are given masks, fins, sometimes even a small scuba gear. If a child or adult cannot swim, they will be given a life jacket. In any case, tourists are accompanied by experienced instructors who are ready to help at any time.

What else to consider

Before visiting the dolphinarium, do not smear the skin sunscreen, remove rings, earrings and chains.
Take a swimsuit and a towel - the dolphinariums have a shower where you can wash off the salt water.
Dolphins may not appear in the sea. Most often this happens in bad weather. In this case, the organizers return the money.
People who have wounds or bleeding are not allowed in the pool with dolphins. This can lead to infection.