Dolphin Encounter
Easy Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Curaçao Dolphin Academy
Discover the fascinating world of dolphins at the Curaçao Dolphin Academy, which has been welcoming guests since 2002. The Academy's mission is to provide an educational and interactive experience that helps guests better appreciate these magnificent marine mammals. The Academy is committed to their humane care and uses positive reinforcement, rewarding the dolphins for their accomplishments rather than using punishment. The Academy is also one of only three facilities worldwide where dolphins can venture into the open ocean. Each day, a pair of dolphins can follow a small boat and explore waters up to 1.9 miles from the facility. Before entering the water, your knowledgeable trainer will introduce you to the dolphins, explain how to interact with them, and teach you some of the hand signals used to communicate with them.
Dolphin Encounter
Meet, & Make Memories with Dolphins in Curaçao
Get ready for an unforgettable experience with the playful and intelligent dolphins of Curaçao at the Curaçao Dolphin Academy!
Your Dolphin Encounter offers a unique opportunity to get up close and interact with resident bottlenose dolphins from a waist-deep submerged platform. No swimming is required, making this a fun and relaxed experience for everyone.
Your approximately three-hour adventure begins at the Curaçao Sea Aquarium, where you'll meet a professional dolphin trainer and learn about the fascinating behaviors and personalities of the bottlenose dolphins that call the Academy home.
Then it's time to meet the stars! Spend 15–20 minutes in the water watching the dolphins splash, jump, play, and perform exciting tricks right in front of you. Interact with these amazing animals in a safe and engaging environment while a professional photographer captures those special moments.
After your Dolphin Encounter, continue exploring the Curaçao Sea Aquarium. Depending on the day's schedule, you can enjoy a dolphin training demonstration, watch shark or flamingo feeding, or join an aquarium tour.
Come ready to splash, smile, and create unforgettable memories with the dolphins of Curaçao!
Points of interest
Willemstad
Schedule
Special Notes
Every child under the age of 8 need to be accompanied by a full paying adult. Participants must descend some stairs to get on the platform in the water. All surfaces are fully paved. The duration of the program in the water with the dolphins is approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Personal photography is prohibited at the Curacao Dolphin Academy. The photo service at the venue is not affiliated with or provided by the cruise line. Any photos purchased from this service will be the passengers' responsibility.
Medical Restriction
Guest needs to be able to stand 15 to 20 minutes on a platform.
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Easy Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Curaçao Dolphin Academy
Discover the fascinating world of dolphins at the Curaçao Dolphin Academy, which has been welcoming guests since 2002. The Academy's mission is to provide an educational and interactive experience that helps guests better appreciate these magnificent marine mammals. The Academy is committed to their humane care and uses positive reinforcement, rewarding the dolphins for their accomplishments rather than using punishment. The Academy is also one of only three facilities worldwide where dolphins can venture into the open ocean. Each day, a pair of dolphins can follow a small boat and explore waters up to 1.9 miles from the facility. Before entering the water, your knowledgeable trainer will introduce you to the dolphins, explain how to interact with them, and teach you some of the hand signals used to communicate with them.
Dolphin Encounter
Meet, & Make Memories with Dolphins in Curaçao
Get ready for an unforgettable experience with the playful and intelligent dolphins of Curaçao at the Curaçao Dolphin Academy!
Your Dolphin Encounter offers a unique opportunity to get up close and interact with resident bottlenose dolphins from a waist-deep submerged platform. No swimming is required, making this a fun and relaxed experience for everyone.
Your approximately three-hour adventure begins at the Curaçao Sea Aquarium, where you'll meet a professional dolphin trainer and learn about the fascinating behaviors and personalities of the bottlenose dolphins that call the Academy home.
Then it's time to meet the stars! Spend 15–20 minutes in the water watching the dolphins splash, jump, play, and perform exciting tricks right in front of you. Interact with these amazing animals in a safe and engaging environment while a professional photographer captures those special moments.
After your Dolphin Encounter, continue exploring the Curaçao Sea Aquarium. Depending on the day's schedule, you can enjoy a dolphin training demonstration, watch shark or flamingo feeding, or join an aquarium tour.
Come ready to splash, smile, and create unforgettable memories with the dolphins of Curaçao!
Points of interest
Willemstad
Schedule
Special Notes
Every child under the age of 8 need to be accompanied by a full paying adult. Participants must descend some stairs to get on the platform in the water. All surfaces are fully paved. The duration of the program in the water with the dolphins is approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Personal photography is prohibited at the Curacao Dolphin Academy. The photo service at the venue is not affiliated with or provided by the cruise line. Any photos purchased from this service will be the passengers' responsibility.
Medical Restriction
Guest needs to be able to stand 15 to 20 minutes on a platform.