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Experience the ultimate dolphin adventure by going “behind the scenes”,
assisting a dolphin trainer, and interacting with the dolphins up close.
On this excursion you will:
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Take a short ride from the pier to the Dolphinaris.
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Be greeted by a staff member with a welcome tropical fruit drink.
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Be in close contact with the dolphins while assisting the trainers in every
aspect of their work.
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Visit the “fish house” and laboratory where you will learn to prepare the
dolphins’ diets
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Help with feeding and behavioral training techniques such as hand signals and
the use of positive reinforcement.
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Learn about basics husbandry, training techniques, daily reports and
medication.
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Learn the anatomy of the dolphin and participate in an interactive training
lecture.
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Have a refreshment break and be guided to the snorkeling cove.
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Learn about a variety of fish and marine life which you will then view
underwater with your own mask and snorkel.
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Move on to the hands-on program conducted on a waist-deep submerged platform.
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Ask the dolphin to complete a variety of behaviors, including kisses,
vocalizations and jumps.
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Proceed into the deeper water of the natural ocean cove to swim and touch the
dolphins in their own environment.
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Have the opportunity to enjoy a dolphin ride and interact freely with the
dolphin.
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Watch these beautiful animals swim and glide through the crystal waters of
Dolphinaris with your mask and snorke
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Enjoy a nice lunch at the restaurant overlooking the Caribbean Sea before
returning to your ship
Note: Minimum age is 10 years and minimum height is 4 feet. Guests must be
able to swim. All participants will receive a Dolphin Trainer Certificate, a
Dolphin Trainer t-shirt, two pictures, lunch and two drinks. Complimentary
towels, lockers and snorkeling equipment are also provided. The sequence of
the program may vary.
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