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General information
Child Price$65 (1-4 years), babies up to & including 11 months are free of charge
Starting time 08.30, 11.00, 14.00
Duration1.5 hours, in water approx. 20 min
Available days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, & Sat
Minimum ageAll ages accepted. Toddlers and babies must be held by their parents, children below a height of 1.30 m (4.27 ft) must be accompanied by a paying adult (1 adult per child)
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★★★★★★★★★★4.5· 2980 reviews
Summary from reviews
Travelers consistently praise the Dolphin Encounter snorkel experience as a highlight of their trip. They describe swimming and diving with dolphins in small groups, noting the dolphins' interactive behavior and the trainers' positive, exceptional bond with the animals. The staff are repeatedly described as friendly and accommodating, with one reviewer mentioning the ability for friends to watch from above. While the facility itself is noted as small and one review criticizes its condition and dolphin enclosure size, the overwhelming sentiment is that the activity itself is amazing and highly recommended.
Based on recent traveler reviews.
Our team's take
We did the Dolphin Encounter with my dad, my seven-year-old daughter, and my three-year-old son. You just stand in the water up to your waist, no swimming needed, so it works even if the kids are still learning. My son was shy at first and mostly hung onto me, but he talked about it for days afterward. My daughter had been asking to do this for ages and got a kiss on the cheek from a dolphin, she was thrilled. The trainers were fun and clearly protective of the dolphins. Ticket also gets you into the rest of the Sea Aquarium afterward, we watched the flamingos get fed and that was a nice bonus. Good pick if you have younger kids or anyone who isn't a confident swimmer.
My Curacao Guide local team
A dolphin experience for all ages! The dolphins at Dolphin Academy will steal your heart with this fun, intimate, and interactive meeting.
What can you expect?
This magical encounter at Dolphin Academy begins at either 8:30, 11:00, and 14:00. While standing in waist-deep water you will be able to gently pet a dolphin who will then give you a kiss and a handshake. The trainer will teach you all about dolphins, their body parts, and their behaviors. After the information about dolphins you will continue with interactive program in the water that takes about 20 minutes. Prior to the program, you will receive instructions from the dolphin trainers. After the encounter, we advise that you stay and walk around in the Sea Aquarium. You can learn more about Curacao's fascinating sea life, feed the nurse sharks, as well as the frolicking flamingos! A great day out for the family.
Book your spot today for an immersive and educational Dolphin Encounter at Dolphin Academy!
What's included
Included
Interactive meeting with dolphins
Extensive knowledge about dolphins
Experienced trainers
Get a kiss and a handshake from a dolphin!
Entrance to the Sea Aquarium
Free Wifi
Lockers
Meeting & pickup
Pickup service
This tour does not offer pick up service
Start time: 8:30AM, 11AM, 2PM
The duration of this activity is 1.5 hours, with a total of 20 minutes in the water
Entrance to the Sea Aquarium is included for participants
Babies up to and including 11 months of age are free of charge
Children ages 1 – 4 get a special price of $65
Toddlers and babies must be held by their parents
Children below a height of 1.30 m (4.27 ft) must be accompanied by a paying adult
For each child under 1.30 m (4.27 ft), there must be one paying adult present
Please arrive fifteen minutes before the program begins
This activity is safe for pregnant women
Family and friends are more than welcome to take photographs from the observer areas, no cameras allowed in the water
All observers, including parents/guardians signing waivers for minors, are required to pay the entrance fee at Curacao Sea Aquarium
After your encounter, you can visit the gift store for pictures or a nice souvenir
There is a limit of max of 6 people, per 1 dolphin
Additional information:
Dolphin Academy is one of the only facilities in the world that works with trained dolphins in the open sea.
The dolphins reside on the premises of the Curacao Sea Aquarium in four primary lagoons interconnected by secondary basins and canals. The lagoons are in contact with the ocean, allowing a constant flow of fresh seawater and numerous fish and invertebrate species.
Cancel up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund. For cancellations made within 24 hours, no shows, or late arrivals, no refund will be issued.
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Unfriendly towards locals, Not willing to work things out....
We are locals and booked through the site and we had payed the normal rate instead of the local fees. Now a nice lady at the information desk us told to go and get our money back since we overpaid... after along long argument apparently they can't refund!?!?
Normally I wouldn't be to pressed about money.... But the state of aquariums and the facility is beyond dilapidated the paint is peeling off the walls and the aquariums are all scratched up and completely green.
The dolphin enclosures/lagoons seem very small for the amount of dolphins they have.. So yes I definitely feel like I overpaid tremendously.
This less of a rehab center/animal focus and more just a tourist attraction...
kimQ4726RH
★★★★★2026-06-30
Tripadvisor
I will never forget this day
The aquarium is small. The activities are where this place shines. If you can swim well and are comfortable with a snorkel take advantage of the opportunity. Swimming and diving with a dolphin was amazing. The animal encounter was such a unique experience as well. Staff are amazing. Thank you for making our trip so memorable.
Z8188QUsusanf
★★★★★2026-06-30
Tripadvisor
Best dolphin snorkel you will ever find!!!
The snorkel experience was awesome!! We were in two groups of 3 and each had a dolphin to swim with. We could swim with the dolphin or dive with the dolphin. We could go one at a time or two (one on each side of the dolphin). Half way through they had the dolphin do a trick with echo location. at the end the dolphins swam under us and jumped over us. I loved swimming with the dolphins at my own pace, and you could see their eyes follow you to see what you wanted them to do next. It was amazing!! Our friend was able to sit in the seats right above the pool and video and take pictures of us. They were so accommodating. Everyone was so friendly!! I can’t recommend this enough!!
993shaynah
★★★★★2026-05-31
Tripadvisor
Amazing
We chose the snorkel with dolphins experience and WOW!! One of the best parts of our trip and dolphin academy was absolutely amazing! The trainers are so positive and exceptional you can tell they have an amazing bond with the dolphins. Would recommend to anyone visiting the island!
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