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The Dolphin Experience


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 28 attractions in Freeport
Traveler Description: Participants in this popular program get the opportunity to swim with bottlenose dolphins.
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Attraction type: Nature center, Tour, Nature reserve, Tourist/visitor center
Activities: Swimming with dolphins, Scuba diving
Address: Underwater Explorer's Society Freeport
Grand Bahama Island
Tel: 242-373-1244
Fax: 242-373-8956

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5 of 5 stars
lovinmysoldier   5 contributions
Kansas
Oct 21, 2009

My hubby and I did this on our second day on the islands and we both loved it. He was a bit unsure about it at first but then when we got there and started to pet Cacoon and see how beautiful she was he totally changed his mind. We got pictures of us petting her and getting kissed by... more

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4 of 5 stars
cruisingal09   1 contribution
Virginia
Jun 28, 2009

Didn't actually do the swim, I did the shallow water interaction. It was a lot of fun and good if you can't swim (like me). Everyone got a good amount of time in the water with the dolphins and we took pictures with them. Lots of fun! more

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5 of 5 stars
kevatasu   14 contributions
Phoenix, Arizona
Jun 16, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

My new bride and I spent a week on Grand Bahama at the Westin, and if we didn't do It all, we got close. Above spa day, snorkeling, scuba (even the shark dive, which I loved) and deep sea fishing, we tell people that our ultra-favorite event was the time at UNEXSO's dolphin swim. The swim happens in one of... more

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5 of 5 stars
unamilagra   17 contributions
St. Louis, MO
May 29, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

This is one of the most amazing things I have ever had the opportunity to do. UNEXSO has the only open ocean dolphin swim in the world. The dolphins follow you out into the open ocean and you are able to interact with them in the water for about half an hour. The groups are small so everyone gets plenty... more

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5 of 5 stars
pabs4   3 contributions
Beaumont, Texas
May 25, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

This is a must do if you love nature! We swam with Cayla and Robala, two pregnant dolphins. They were like big puppy dogs. Our 20 year old daughter and her roommate were also with us. The dolphins were so attracted to the girls, they stayed right by their side until the trainers would call them over. This is basically... more

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5 of 5 stars
OhioDebi   2 contributions
ohio
Aug 8, 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

I really debated about spending the $200 on the open ocean dolphin swim, but decided to splurge. Part of the appeal of the bahamas was the chance to swim with dolphin in the ocean. One piece of advice - book early in your stay. I had to go on our last day because earlier in the week was sold out... more

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5 of 5 stars
bahamasmiles   1 contribution
May 24, 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

Let me start by saying I have swam with Dolphins in other locations but only rave about UNEXSO. Their experience is the best around by far, The Dolphin Swim has a few different options from getting in waist high water and being able to pet the Dolphin to doing a full experience in the open ocean with the Dolphins. I... more

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4 of 5 stars
travelrw6   1 contribution
Los Angeles CA
May 7, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I wouldn't have thought to go -- too "touristey" -- until some fellow travelers mentioned they were signing up. I'm very glad I caved in to peer pressure! While there isn't too much educational material delivered, you are at least given a quick rundown of some dolphin rules, and told a little about the particular dolphins with whom you'll swim.... more

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5 of 5 stars
bioexec   7 contributions
seattle
Nov 21, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

We were staying at the Westin, and decided to give it a try, the dolphin experience. We did the SWIM. Highly recommended compared to encounter. The SWIM means you get into the water and have time with the dolphins, with about 6 other people. Touch them, pet them, swim with them, and even hug them. The staff was very, very... more

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5 of 5 stars
golferman   9 contributions
Las Vegas
Aug 7, 2007
6/7 found this review helpful

We had a small group with 8 people, weather was beautiful, morning is best in the summer. Excellent trainer, very knowledgable and had true compassion for the dolphins. The dolphins were playful and truly seemed to enjoy our presence in the water with them. Magnificent animals and an awesome time!!! Trainer really wanted us to have fun!! more

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The Dolphin Experience Address

Underwater Explorer's Society, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island
Tel: 242-373-1244 Fax: 242-373-8956