If you are planning a vacation to Orlando, Florida, make sure to set aside a day to swim with the dolphins. Your group of friends or family can swim with dolphins in an aquarium setting at Sea World or at Disney's Epcot park. Each park offers a day of experiencing and learning about dolphins.
Discovery Cove at Sea World
Discovery Cove is part of the Sea World park family. It is a 30-acre park designed as a tropical paradise. Discovery Cove allows you the chance to snorkel in an atmosphere that resembles the clear Caribbean. One of the highlights of your group's day is swimming with dolphins. You will learn how dolphins interact and communicate in this aquarium setting. The encounter with dolphins is a 30-minute adventure in the lagoon, where you wade in the water as bottle-nose dolphins swim around you.
Dolphin Encounter at Sea World
Sea World also offers a dolphin center in the main park. The dolphin encounter allows you to watch and learn about the dolphins. The park puts on shows throughout the day showcasing the abilities of these magnificent animals. Additionally, the park offers an up close tour of the dolphins. For 60-minute intervals, you can get a backstage tour of the dolphins and learn what it takes to be a trainer. At the end of the tour, you get the chance to touch the dolphins and be part of one of the shows.
Accommodations at Sea World
When planning your vacation in Orlando to swim with the dolphins, make sure to check out the vacation packages that are available on Sea World's website at Seaworld.com. You will find that there are several hotels that partner with Sea World and offer reasonably priced packages for the length of your stay. Additionally, Sea World offers vacation packages that include flight deals.
Epcot
Another great dolphin experience can be found at Walt Disney World Resort's Epcot park. At the park, you can visit The Seas with Nemo & Friends to learn about dolphins as well as other aquatic animals. This exhibit offers a Dolphins of the Depth adventure in which you can snorkel with the dolphins or even scuba dive if you are certified. The park does not offer the opportunity to be certified on site.
Epcot Accommodations
Epcot has hotels that are adjacent to the park, which put you just steps away from the park entrance. Disney also has a range of hotels from value resorts to deluxe villas. Visit the website, Disneyworld.com, for all package vacation deals and to book your dolphin adventure.
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