Dive with Dolphins in the Cayman Islands

Cara Surdi
Dive with Dolphins in the Cayman Islands
Neighborhood: Cayman Islands
Taking a dive with dolphins in the Cayman Islands would be the peak of any vacation to this area. The grace and personality of the animals is amazing to witness. Getting a chance to dive with dolphins in the Cayman Islands is an adventure in itself. Finding places to dive with dolphins in the Cayman Islands is not easy. Dolphins are protected and their natural habitats are highly guarded from interference by humans. There are some resources and institutions, which do offer you the opportunity to dive with dolphins in the Cayman Islands.

One such place where you can dive with dolphins in the Cayman Islands is Anthony's Key Resort. This resort has a scientific research center that focuses on dolphins and actually studies the effects of interaction with humans on the dolphins. They also educate people about dolphins. Most of these dolphins were born at the research center are accustomed to people.

One of the programs, which promote the chance to dive with dolphins in the Cayman Islands, is the Dolphin/Scuba Camp for Kids. It is a six day program which educates the kids about marine life; dolphins in particular. The kids get to feed and train the dolphins along side of staff members while they dive with dolphins in the Cayman Islands. The program is set up for different age levels and the kids are taught about the behavior and anatomy of the dolphin while they actually get to be in the water with the animals.

Dolphin Days at AKR provide some of the activities when you dive with dolphins in the Cayman Islands. Some of these activities are dolphin orientation, introduction, greeting, and snorkeling. There are dolphins at sea, play, and jump programs. They also have the discovery camp, swimming with dolphins, tummy rub, and learning how dolphins speak programs. These dives with dolphins in the Cayman Islands programs help people to experience the friendly nature of these playful creatures in a safe environment.

Another dive with dolphins in the Cayman Islands experience can be found at the Dolphin Swim Experience located at West Bay Road near George Town. There are three dive with the dolphins in the Cayman Islands options, offered here: The Dolphin Royal Swim, The Dolphin Swim Adventure, and The Dolphin Shallow Water Encounter. In the Dolphin Royal Swim, you can be pushed by the dolphins through the water, and be towed through the water by hanging on to their dorsal fin. This is the longer of the two places that you can dive with the dolphins in the Cayman Islands programs offered here. The Dolphin Swim Adventure gives you the opportunity to have a more personal one on one experience with a dolphin as well as gives you some education on the animal itself. The Shallow Water Encounter program does not require swimming in deep water but does allow you to experience dolphins one on one.

These are just some of the places you can dive with the dolphins in Cayman Islands. Experiences you and your loved ones can enjoy in the Cayman Islands.

Published by Cara Surdi

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  • Yvette Testut10/27/2009

    The Dolphin/Scuba Camp for Kids sounds fantastic!!

  • Carol Whyte10/26/2009

    Sounds awesome - oh I wish I could go now!

  • Jenny Heart10/26/2009

    Sounds fantastic!

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