| If you love dolphins, there are plenty of resorts | | | | Expect a trainer-facilitated experience. There |
| and facilities that allow you to get up close to | | | | should be a trainer with you at all times to ensure |
| these amazing animals. Here’s what to expect | | | | a safe and fun experience. |
| on your swim. | | | | Expect the dolphins to be wild animals. They might |
| Expect to get more when you pay more. Group | | | | be well trained, but dolphins are still unpredictable. |
| experiences cost much less than individual | | | | You’ll need to be gentle with them, keep your |
| experiences, but you’ll get less time with the | | | | movements slow and nonthreatening, and avoid |
| dolphins in a group and may not get time to | | | | harassing the dolphins. |
| interact individually with the dolphins at all. | | | | Expect some excitement. Swimming with the |
| Expect to wear a life jacket. Those dolphins are | | | | dolphins is exciting, there’s no question about |
| strong, the tank is deep, and you could be | | | | it—and it’s not an experience you’re |
| treading water for a long time. Even if you’re | | | | likely to forget anytime soon. |
| a strong swimmer, you’ll usually be required | | | | Swimming with the dolphins is an amazing |
| to wear a life jacket. | | | | experience—and one everyone should try once |
| Expect some physical activity. Most dolphin | | | | in their lifetime. If you love animals, are a strong |
| swimming experiences require some physical | | | | swimmer, and are reasonably balanced and |
| coordination and strength, as well as some | | | | coordinated, you’re sure to have an |
| endurance and swimming ability. | | | | unforgettable experience. |