Dolphin Close Encounter
Freeport, The Bahamas
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- No Minimum Age
- Activity Level:
Easy
Easy
May include relaxing or walking short distances over relatively level terrain. Comfortable shoes may be recommended.
- Duration 3.5 Hours
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Infants Free
Infants ages 3 and under, considered lap child, and no ticket nor reservation is required.
- Limited Capacity
- Water Activity
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Notes
- This Excursion does not offer an Observer / Ride-Along option. All guests wishing to attend must purchase a ticket.
- The platform depth is approximately 44”, any child unable to stand flat footed on the platform without assistance will need to be held by an accompanying parent or guardian.
- All ages are welcome; however a parent or guardian must participate in the program with children under the age of 18.
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Tanning oils and excessive amounts of sunscreen are not permitted.
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For the safety of the dolphins please remove jewelry.
Take this opportunity to experience an amazing close encounter with Dolphins.
Excursion Description
Take this opportunity to experience an amazing close encounter with Dolphins.
On this exciting excursion you will:
- Enjoy the Dolphin Experience at UNEXSO on Grand Bahama Island.
- This educational and interactive encounter begins with a short bus ride to the UNEXSO facility in Port Lucaya.
- Take a 20-minute boat ride through the beautiful canal systems of Grand Bahama Island or along the South Shore of the island (depending on weather) to arrive at Sanctuary Bay, a natural 9-acre lagoon and home to fourteen Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins.
- Learn about these dolphins while they splash and jump around you and then step onto a 3 foot deep submerged platform where you will pet, kiss and hug a dolphin.
- Photographers will be on hand to capture your interactions with the dolphins.
- After your dolphin encounter (time permitting), you can take a dip in the facility’s pool, purchase lunch or a snack, or browse the gift shop, before heading back to your ship.
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