Swimming with dolphins. Lovina: Dolphins at the Sea Dolphinarium Swimming with Dolphins in Bali

m_tsyganov : Hooray! Already known to you for a long time tasmania-gal returned - not only to Bali, but also to the pages of this blog. So read below how she splashes with dolphins and shallow water:
tasmania-gal : “I’ll say right away that I had the opportunity to swim with dolphins in Mexico about ten years ago. It cost less back then, there was more time + the dolphins did all sorts of tricks. But: we really liked it here too, the trip was planned (and paid for) for the sake of a child, the child was delighted, squealed and rejoiced, so $79 per adult and $69 per child completely paid for itself.

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

While the child looks at the fish, you understand that the most interesting thing is... suspension bridge directly. But then the managing 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 those who have booked 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. It is necessary to make a reservation; the dolphins rest on Tuesdays and work four times a day on other days.

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

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

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

Fish and have fun.

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

Then everyone puts on life jackets (the manager-manager likes to fasten them on the girls, so give him a shot right away) and take a shower. Shower outside, changing rooms behind a curtain. Keep this in mind later when you change your clothes 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 onto their parents' backs first, then flop around in the water themselves if they are not afraid. The instructor is with you in the water at all times.

They slap the water so that the dolphins swim over and greet them by their fins.

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

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

Finishes with a goodbye kiss when you are no longer in the water.

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

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

What I liked : almost everything.

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

Potential injury :
1. Water is pouring out of the pool, the floor is slippery, wear slippers, only hold a small child’s hand.
2. The child could theoretically fall into the pool. Make sure this does not happen when he is not wearing a life jacket.
3. The suspension bridge is unstable, you are unlikely to fall, and you can twist your ankle.
4. Stone and wooden surfaces become very hot.
5. It is inconvenient to take a shower, i.e. wash all parts of the body thoroughly after the salt water in which dolphins live.
6. When fishing, everyone stands close to each other, careful when a neighbor pulls out an empty hook for bait.
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 to help the child.
9. Food and water are only from restaurants, be sure to take water with you - both to drink and to wash.
10. If the child is small and meeting dolphins will be a pleasant, but emotional shock for him, he will most likely either have difficulty calming down, or he will want to go to sleep in the car. Provide time for your child to rest.

In addition to “swimming with dolphins,” you can also simply 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 did it on our own.

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

Dolphinarium in Kuta
Dolphinarium in Kuta

Dolphinarium in Kuta

description

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

The dolphins of the city of Kuta 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 around in a specialized pool with dolphins. For visitors who know how to swim, this is a unique opportunity to pet 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 activities. And direct communication with dolphins is extremely beneficial for health. Scientists have repeatedly noted that when communicating using ultrasound, dolphins create vibrational 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, visiting Bali and not visiting the dolphinarium is a big mistake for a tourist.

Reference

Dolphinarium in Kuta is a unique attraction. And besides, it's quite new. He is only a little 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

The Dolphinarium is a huge pool without seats, since there are no spectators as such. The pool is completely artificial, and the water is sea, which is regularly renewed. The pool is very clean and safe. There is also special equipment for swimming with dolphins (masks, fins, life jackets and even small scuba gear). Therefore, if children or adults do not know how to swim, then this is not an obstacle to having fun with dolphins.

Visiting Rules

The dolphinarium, like other vacation spots 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 safety 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

Tourists have a unique opportunity to swim absolutely freely and frolic with dolphins for 40 minutes. And no one will interfere with you. The pool entry system is designed so that there are not many visitors in the pool at the same time. Therefore, visits to the pool begin at 9 a.m., noon, and 3 p.m. 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 may drift, but a system of cables keeps it firmly within its designated water area. The water exchange system has been 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 there by taxi. The word “Dolpfines” is known to every taxi driver. When traveling in your own car, you can find it using your navigator or at Batu Belig Street 101.

Visiting Bali and not visiting the dolphinarium is a big mistake. The waters that surround the island are the natural habitat of these mammals. There are many large and small pools with dolphins. For approximately the same money that they charge in Russian dolphinariums, a tourist receives an incomparably higher quality service.

Why it's worth visiting

Dolphins are very funny and cheerful animals. On the open sea they behave much more playfully and relaxed. They can jump 6 meters out of the water, blow bubbles for fun, and even play with humans. Some pools in Bali are simply a fenced-off part of the sea, so 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 that practices dolphin therapy. Despite the popularity of the attractions, there are never crowds in the pools - groups of tourists are distributed in such a way that both animals and people feel comfortable during the session.

What types of dolphinariums are there?

In the open sea. Dolphins live in their natural habitat. You can look at them from a boat, but you won’t be able to swim or take pictures with them.
Seawater pools are a fenced-off part of the sea in which 1-2 dolphins live. The animals feel comfortable here, you can swim with them and take photos.
Isolated pools are located on the territory of hotels and restaurants. Up to two dolphins live in such places. You can touch them and 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 area of the sea off the coast. Duration of swimming with dolphins is 40 minutes. You can feed the animals, play with them, swim while holding their fins, and even kiss them. There are three sessions per day: at 9.00, 12.30 and 15.00. Dolphinarium prices: $79 - adult ticket, $69 - child ticket. The price includes transfer from, Jimbaran or, as well as drinks. If you just watch the action without swimming with the dolphins: $39.50 for adults, $34.50 for children. 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 - adults, $69 - children. This amount includes transfer. Reviews from tourists about this place are very good.

Melka Hotel Dolphinarium- located in, in the north of Bali. It is a swimming pool with sea water. There is a professional therapeutic center here that practices dolphin therapy. The time to interact with dolphins lasts 40 minutes and costs $96. In the evening there is a show with dolphins. The cost of therapeutic services is determined on site, after the scope of work has been determined. 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 it is the northernmost part of the island. There are several dolphins living in the seawater pool, which you can touch, feed and swim with. After interacting with the animals, everyone is invited to watch a 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, shower, insurance, Russian-speaking instructor, certificate and 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 an excursion on any day at a convenient time, but you need to agree on this in advance with the organizers. Since there are always many people interested, it is better to book tickets in advance.

Ticket price:
$105 - adult, $85 - children (5-10 years). You can pay for the excursion in cash to the guide upon 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 slimmer body. They have light skin, and a practically 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, epileptics, and children under 5 years of age are not allowed in the pool. Children under 12 years old can swim accompanied by an adult. Visitors are given masks, fins, and sometimes even small scuba gear. If a child or adult does not know how to swim, they will be given life vest. 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 your skin sunscreen, remove rings, earrings and chains.
Take a swimsuit and a towel - in the dolphinariums there is a shower where you can wash yourself 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 into the dolphin pool. This may lead to infection.

Finns in Bali sail to Bali almost every day south coast islands. You have a great opportunity to meet these animals in their natural habitat. I offer you a short excursion, or rather a walk in the sea in the south of Bali, during which you will meet the sunrise with dolphins and look at them up close.

I’ll say right away that this is not an indoor dolphinarium, where animals are kept in artificial pools. You will be taken to the open sea, to the habitats of dolphins. You won’t be able to touch them, much less swim, but you will be absolutely sure that they are not harmed and are not restricted in their freedom.

How is the excursion organized?

Dolphins appear near the shore very early, then swim back to the sea. Therefore, you should leave around seven in the morning. A car will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the pier at Benoa Harbour. There will be a convenient high-speed raft waiting there, which departs at 07:30. Before boarding, everyone is treated to hot coffee, tea and cakes. Then the tour participants take their places on the ship. For safety's sake, passengers are asked to buckle up. The raft is designed in such a way that any seat offers a beautiful view of the ocean. You won't miss a single detail during your trip.

Indian bottlenose dolphins (a subspecies of the large bottlenose dolphin) are found off the coast of the island. During the walk you will have the opportunity to see sea animals that swim very close to the boats. They can jump out of the water, somersault and greet people. Flocks number from 3-4 to 20 individuals. Sometimes even whales swim here. The sea is inhabited by fish that periodically emerge and fly over the water like birds. There is a chance that you will see them too.

The boats approach the dolphins at a safe distance so as not to scare or harm them. Getting too close increases the risk of animals getting caught between the outboard motor blades. Thanks to my experienced team, you will be able to admire the dolphins, take good photos and shoot videos without the slightest risk of causing them trouble. You cannot touch dolphins, so as not to harm them with a careless movement.

The best chance of catching dolphins is during the dry season. When it rains and the sky is overcast, marine mammals are less likely to swim to the shore and prefer to hide under water. Predict their behavior wildlife with absolute accuracy is impossible. However, in 90% of all such excursions, tourists manage to see dolphins. If you're unlucky, you'll breathe in the fresh sea air, admire the sunrise, the island Nusa Dua, the beach and the Uluwatu temple, which the boat floats past.

How to book a tour

This sea cruise I don’t host it personally, so you can buy tickets yourself.

There are several ways to book a cruise:

Buy tickets directly from Benoa Harbor
Contact the organizers directly - the cruise company
Contact me

How can I help you

What benefits can you get by booking a sea cruise with me?

One of the main advantages is the absence of a language barrier. Employees cruise company They only speak Indonesian and English. If you contact me, I can become a translator for you, find out all the conditions you are interested in, and tell you about the details of the tour. After all, without fully understanding the nuances of the trip, you may be disappointed or find yourself in an unpleasant situation.

On the eve of the cruise, I find out about the weather conditions, which largely determine the likelihood of meeting dolphins at sea. I will arrange all organizational issues and help you get answers to your questions regarding the tour. And the most pleasant bonus of our cooperation is that the price of the tour will be the same as when ordering directly from the company or purchasing a tour at the port.

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

detailed instructions

Description of the dolphinarium

The Bali Dolphins dolphinarium opened about 10 years ago. Unlike many other similar places, here dolphins swim in sea water. Chlorine and other disinfectant solutions are not added to it, which harm animals and lead to their rapid death. Veterinarians work here who constantly monitor the health of the dolphins. Once a week they are released into the open sea. Surprisingly, all the 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 observe marine mammals. One of them has comfortable tables with armchairs and umbrellas, where it’s nice to sit and admire an interesting show.

Each pool has small platforms that are lowered 1.2 meters into the water. They are designed to allow visitors to get up close and personal with the dolphins. There are also lockers on site, a small bar with drinks and a screen room where training takes place.

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

1. Dolphin show.

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

Duration - 3 0 minutes
Price for an adult – 39.5 dollars
Price for a child – 34.5 dollars
Children under one year of age have free admission

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

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

The program is designed for small groups of 4-6 people
Session duration - 3 0 minutes
Children over 5 years old and taller than 135 cm are allowed
Adult price: $79
Price for a child – 69 dollars

3. Swimming with a dolphin.

After descending onto the platform, you can take a dip in 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 you interact with the dolphin.

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

Tourists are transported to the pools on a special boat. Before this, detailed instructions are required, especially for those who have chosen the program of interaction or swimming with dolphins.

Then they offer to change clothes, leave their clothes in the locker, and, if desired, have a cocktail or soft drink.

Dolphins are amazing animals. Swimming with them or just watching them improves your mood, calms you down and calms you down. It is not for nothing that these animals are used for the treatment of many diseases and rehabilitation. Both adults and children will enjoy the dolphinarium. The main thing is that the dolphins live here almost in natural conditions, are 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 southern Bali from the central and northern part 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 excursion can be combined with a visit to 2-3 other attractions in the south of Bali. For animal lovers, I would recommend Turtle Park. For those for whom history and spiritual development are important, there is a direct path to the temples. If you like to bask on soft, warm sand, I recommend visiting Lembongan Island with its beautiful white beach. Those who love diving should visit the coral reefs, which have many diving spots.

What is important to know before going to the dolphinarium in southern Bali? Here are some useful tips:

You need to reserve your seats in advance, as there are a lot of visitors there. I would advise you to sign up at least a week in advance.
It is important to arrive at the dolphinarium on time; latecomers may not be allowed in.
Children under five years of age, patients with epilepsy and pregnant women (or suspected of pregnancy) are prohibited from entering the water. They can watch the dolphins from a wooden platform.
If you plan to swim with dolphins, do not apply protective cream to your body. It is advisable to leave jewelry at home, or remove it immediately before swimming.
To take photos and videos at the dolphinarium, it is better to take waterproof equipment.

Every day the dolphinarium hosts several races. Here are their exact times:

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

There are no special advantages to this or that time of the day; you can choose the most convenient one 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, during the rainy season, you have a greater risk that your trip will be disrupted.

Who would I advise to go to the dolphinarium? The entertainment will appeal to animal lovers, children and adults. Before your trip, take into account the age restrictions for this or that program; small children are not allowed to enter the pool.

A trip to the dolphinarium in southern Bali is a great way to relax and interact with some of the world's most intelligent mammals. Here you can not only watch them, as in many other dolphinariums, but also swim together. I recommend visiting this attraction to anyone who likes animals.

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