Dolphin Encounter | Dolphin Academy

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A dolphin experience for all ages! The dolphins at Dolphin Academy will steal your heart with this fun, intimate, and interactive meeting.

What can you expect?

This magical encounter at Dolphin Academy begins at either 8:30, 11:00, and 14:00. While standing in waist-deep water you will be able to gently pet a dolphin who will then give you a kiss and a handshake. The trainer will teach you all about dolphins, their body parts, and their behaviors. After the information about dolphins you will continue with interactive program in the water that takes about 20 minutes. Prior to the program, you will receive instructions from the dolphin trainers. After the encounter, we advise that you stay and walk around in the Sea Aquarium. You can learn more about Curacao fascinating sea life, feed the nurse sharks, feed the flamingos and watch the sea lions steal the show! A great day out for the family.

Book your spot today for an immersive and educational Dolphin Encounter at Dolphin Academy!

General information

Days Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Duration 1.5 hours ( 20 minutes in the water )

Start Time 8:30AM, 11AM, 2PM

Min.Age Required all ages

Children $65

What’s Included:

Interactive meeting with dolphins
Extensive knowledge about dolphins
Experienced trainers
Get a kiss and a handshake from a dolphin!
Entrance to the Sea Aquarium
Free Wifi
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 20 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
Babies up to and including 11 months of age are free of charge
Children ages 1 – 4 get a special price of $65
Toddlers and babies must be held by their parents
Children below a height of 1.30 m (4.27 ft) must be accompanied by a paying adult
For each child under 1.30 m (4.27 ft), there must be one paying adult present
Please arrive fifteen minutes before the program begins
This activity is safe for pregnant women
Family and friends are more than welcome to take photographs from the observer areas
All observers, including parents/guardians signing waivers for minors, are required to pay the entrance fee at Curacao Sea Aquarium
After your encounter, you can visit the gift store for pictures or a nice souvenir
There is a limit of max of 6 people, per 1 dolphin

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 Curacao 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

ddZ6118WM

June 2025

Snorkel with dolphins - You won't regret it!

This place is awesome and definitely an unforgettable day on the island. We paid for the snorkel with the dolphins and got to see so much more. This also included the aquarium, sharks, flamingos and a dolphin show in addition to our excursion. Everything was amazing. During the swim experience our dolphin trainer was funny and friendly and he made the experience so special. I think his name was Noel? Snorkeling with dolphins was scary at first and then it was so relaxing and life changing. It was the closest I have ever been to a sea creature because normally you have to stay away from creatures. At the end you can buy a digital copy of all the professional photos for only $50 which is a deal. I highly recommend doing this experience!

mcH2219UH

April 2025

Outstanding Animals

Dolphin experience was absolutely outstanding! You could not only have fun but also see how much every person working with these beautiful creatures loved what they were doing. It made the entire experience so much more enjoyable, and it made us feel like we were connecting with these outstanding animals. We definitely recommend it to everyone and since coming back we are talking about coming back and taking another experience, either swimming or snorkeling with dolphins. We most certainly are looking forward to it and cannot wait for when we will be able to do it. Thank you!