Dolphin Encounter and Turtle Farm

Grand Cayman Turtle Farm Excursion w/ Dolphin Encounter
Excursion Highlights:
  • Meet incredible dolphins up-close in waist-deep water during our personal, all-ages Dolphin Encounter
  • Continue your adventure with a visit to the renowned Turtle Farm to learn about conservation efforts and interact with over 500 turtles
  • Enjoy the flexibility of touring at your own pace; with limited group sizes
  • Receive discounted admission to Boatswain's Beach Park
Price: $119.00
Children 3'11" and under must be accompanied by 1 paying adult (18+) per child. Children over 4' may swim on their own if an adult is present. All children swimming without 1 adult per child, ages 13+, or taller than 4'7" MUST pay adult price.
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Active, Water/Beach
Shore Excursion Duration 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? An approximately 15 minute taxi ride (not included, approximately $25 US each way) is required to reach your departure location.
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing a swimsuit under comfortable clothing and shoes. A towel, sunglasses, and biodegradable sunscreen (for after the dolphin portion) is recommended. Sunblock, jewelry, watches, rings, bracelets, or any object which might scratch the dolphin is not permitted in the water with the dolphins.
Restrictions The MINIMUM AGE to participate is 1 year old and the MINIMUM HEIGHT is 2 feet 11 inches. All participants must meet BOTH requirements. Infants (under 6 years old) may attend the tour free of charge with advanced notice at the time of booking if they are accompanied by 2 participating adults (18 years or older). Children 3 feet 11 inches and shorter must be accompanied by one participating adult (18 years or older) per child. Children (12 and under) over 4 feet tall must have an adult present (participating or observing) at the dolphin facility. If any children are participating on their own (without at least 1 adult per child), they must be counted as an adult at booking. Pregnant women may not participate in this tour. You do not need to be a swimmer to participate in this program. All participants are required to wear a life jacket. Sunblock, jewelry, watches, rings, bracelets, or any object which might scratch the dolphin is not permitted in the water with the dolphins. The instructors have the final say on what can and cannot be worn in the water with the dolphins. For security reasons, personal cameras are not allowed in the water, nor in the program area. A professional photographer will be on hand to take pictures, which will be available for purchase.

Dolphin Encounter and Turtle Farm

This up-close-and-personal Dolphin Encounter takes you onto a platform in waist-deep water to meet these incredible creatures...and for them to meet you!

After an approximately 30-minute orientation with the instructors/trainers, you will step onto a special platform that will cover half of your body in water. From this shallow position, you will take turns meeting your new friend who will give you unlimited love, a handshake, and perhaps a little song and dance. You will be able to pet the dolphins and exchange looks.

It doesn't matter if you're 1 or 80 years old, you will enjoy this experience with your new friend. As groups are limited to only 20 members, it is important that you book this Grand Cayman excursion early to avoid disappointment. The dolphin segment is approximately 30 minutes. Professional photographers will be on hand taking pictures.

After your dolphin encounter, continue your Grand Cayman tour with your included admission to the Turtle Farm, one of Grand Cayman's greatest tourist attractions, known around the world for its conservation programs, public awareness and entertainment. The farm includes over 500 turtles separated in tanks that show the progressive stages as they age. You will learn about turtle gender, reproduction, and the programs to keep them from becoming extinct. There is also a touch tank and many opportunities for photos of the turtles. The farm is located adjacent to the Dolphin Encounter.

Your excursion fee also entitles you to a discounted admission ($20 US per person) to the Boatswain's Beach Park. Here, you will find two swimming lagoons, a nature trail with a small cave system, Predator's Reef with sharks, groupers and eels, a lagoon for a snorkeling experience, and an aviary with Cayman and Caribbean birds flying freely in an enclosed setting. Don't miss Cayman Street, with traditional buildings featuring distinctive, locally designed porches, doorways, gardens and local artisans, as well as restaurants and gift shops. There is certainly enough to make this a full day of fun for all ages.

In order to allow you to tour at your own speed at the Turtle Farm and/or the park, fees for the taxi to and from the Dolphin Park are not included in the tour price. This gives you the ability to return at your leisure. Just make sure to return before your ship's last tender time from shore.

There is no cost for observers for the dolphin portion only and no need to pre-reserve; you simply pay for transportation to and from the Dolphin Park. Observers must pay to visit the Turtle Farm or Boatswains Park. The facility has lockers, changing rooms, freshwater showers, and a snack bar.