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The Dolphin Experience


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 25 attractions in Freeport
Traveller Description: Participants in this popular program get the opportunity to swim with bottlenose dolphins.
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Attraction type: Nature centre, Tour, Nature reserve, Tourist/visitor centre
Activities: Swimming with dolphins, Scuba diving
Address: Underwater Explorer's Society Freeport
Grand Bahama Island
Tel: 242-373-1244
Fax: 242-373-8956

Traveller Reviews

[ Date ] [ Rating ]
Good Time
28 Jun 2009

Didn't actually do the swim, I did the shallow water interaction. It was a lot of fun and good if you can't swim (like me). Everyone got a good amount of time in the water with the dolphins and we took pictures with them. Lots of fun! more

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5 of 5 stars
Phoenix, Arizona
16 Jun 2009

My new bride and I spent a week on Grand Bahama at the Westin, and if we didn't do It all, we got close. Above spa day, snorkeling, scuba (even the shark dive, which I loved) and deep sea fishing, we tell people that our ultra-favorite event was the time at UNEXSO's dolphin swim. The swim happens in one of... more

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5 of 5 stars
St. Louis, MO
29 May 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This is one of the most amazing things I have ever had the opportunity to do. UNEXSO has the only open ocean dolphin swim in the world. The dolphins follow you out into the open ocean and you are able to interact with them in the water for about half an hour. The groups are small so everyone gets plenty... more

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5 of 5 stars
Beaumont, Texas
25 May 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a must do if you love nature! We swam with Cayla and Robala, two pregnant dolphins. They were like big puppy dogs. Our 20 year old daughter and her roommate were also with us. The dolphins were so attracted to the girls, they stayed right by their side until the trainers would call them over. This is basically... more

8 Aug 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

I really debated about spending the $200 on the open ocean dolphin swim, but decided to splurge. Part of the appeal of the bahamas was the chance to swim with dolphin in the ocean. One piece of advice - book early in your stay. I had to go on our last day because earlier in the week was sold out... more

24 May 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

Let me start by saying I have swam with Dolphins in other locations but only rave about UNEXSO. Their experience is the best around by far, The Dolphin Swim has a few different options from getting in waist high water and being able to pet the Dolphin to doing a full experience in the open ocean with the Dolphins. I... more

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4 of 5 stars
Los Angeles CA
7 May 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I wouldn't have thought to go -- too "touristey" -- until some fellow travelers mentioned they were signing up. I'm very glad I caved in to peer pressure! While there isn't too much educational material delivered, you are at least given a quick rundown of some dolphin rules, and told a little about the particular dolphins with whom you'll swim.... more

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5 of 5 stars
seattle
21 Nov 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

We were staying at the Westin, and decided to give it a try, the dolphin experience. We did the SWIM. Highly recommended compared to encounter. The SWIM means you get into the water and have time with the dolphins, with about 6 other people. Touch them, pet them, swim with them, and even hug them. The staff was very, very... more

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5 of 5 stars
Las Vegas
7 Aug 2007
6/7 found this review helpful

We had a small group with 8 people, weather was beautiful, morning is best in the summer. Excellent trainer, very knowledgable and had true compassion for the dolphins. The dolphins were playful and truly seemed to enjoy our presence in the water with them. Magnificent animals and an awesome time!!! Trainer really wanted us to have fun!! more

very fun
24 Jul 2005
26/26 found this review helpful

My husband and I signed up to do the swim. Even though I wanted to only do the encounter not the actuall swim with them I figured I would go along with my husband and do what he wanted. Well I should have listened to my innervoice. I got in the water with them, and was not scared of the... more

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The Dolphin Experience Address

Underwater Explorer's Society, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island
Tel: 242-373-1244 Fax: 242-373-8956