Dophin Experience at Maritime Museum?

[39august]

I can't find the cost of this on the website. If anyone has done this, I would like your input about it, as well as the cost. Thanks

[pittfan]

If you go to dolphinquest.org and click on Bermuda, the programs will be listed, when you click on those it explains each one and gives a price. We did the dolphin dip (I think it was $220 a person through the ship) we thought it was totally worth it. You get to swim, pet, feed and interact with the dolpins, and also get some very good info from the trainers. They will also take a bunch of photos that you can purchase after the session. Have a great time in Bermuda!:p

[cruisingbug]

We're planning to just look at the dolphins - are they viewable if no one is doing a dolphin encounter?

[Writeratsea]

We're planning to just look at the dolphins - are they viewable if no one is doing a dolphin encounter?

Here is a little secret. You can watch the dolphins for free. There are benches around the pools and you can just sit on them and watch the whole event for free. This is what we did, and it was enjoyable. The only cost is purchasing admission to the British Maritime Museum, which is very reasonable, something like $10. You can also buy a National Trust passport which is good for the Maritime museum and other historical sights at a discounted price.:)

[cruisingbug]

and watch the whole event for free.

 

So there has to be an "event" going on? Or are they viewable anytime during the day? (ie, do they put the dolphins in a back tank out of sight if no one is swimming with them?)

[pittfan]

They are viewable no matter when you go during the day. If there is a group with them you will get to see them do more. We spent the time before our session taking photos of the dolphins swimming and playing with each other.:)

[39august]

Great info! We'll just watch on our Museum entrance fee.

[cruisingbug]

Thanks Pittfan!

[Surfgirl]

Please think twice before supporting this venue. It has been a source of a lot of controversy on the Bermuda board. The dolphins are cruelly kept in extremely small pens 24/7 and forced to interact with humans. Please read these first:

 

http://www.wildlifepimps.com/feat-SwimWithDolphins.htm

 

http://www.wdcs.org/dan/publishing.nsf/allweb/B6216E894BF0D274802570B900510DB6

 

http://www.movimentgraffitti.org/animals/medit.php

 

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/dolphins/partners.html

 

and please read this letter from Jean-Michel Cousteau regarding these programs and how cruel they are:

 

http://www.wspa-usa.org/pages/519_may_03_jean_michel_cousteau_s_open_letter_to_the_cayman_free_press.cfm