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Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences - Anthony's Key Resort

Sandy Bay, Honduras
954-929-0090
Ranked #3 of 4 tours in Sandy Bay
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Water sports
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Houston, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Went on a cruise excursion for a diving experience (divemaster) and realized it would be a "get them in the water and get them back to the ship", but it was unfortunate how we were handled like cattle. The biggest disappointment, not having water or snacks on the boat for the surface interval! They took you close to the dive... More

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Grand Junction, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

we went to Anthony Key Resort In January 2012 for our Honeymoon and did some snorkling and swimming with the Dolphins More

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Hamburg, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

We have done several other dolphin encounters and this one was by far the best! More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012
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We researched and compared this day trip to all other Dolphin encounters and by far it is superior and worth the $129 US per person ($103 without transportation). Cruised to Mahogany Bay in Roatan, took a 25 minute motorcoach to Anthony's Key Resort, boated over to Bailey's Key. There is a safety briefing followed by a half hour meet and... More

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2011
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This was the BEST dolphin "encounter"experience I have ever had. You MUST stay for the swimming after the pictures and "meeting the dolphins". There is the big "pool" or closed section of the bay where the dolphing swim. They basically give you about 2 rules and then let you free swim with the dolphins. It's a little imtimidating to be... More

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Merritt Island, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 4, 2011
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I went on the Dolphin Swim & Snorkel with my two teenagers as part of the Carnival Dream excursion in Mahagony Bay, Isle Roatan, Honduras. My wife did the Dolphin Encounter with our 6 yr old and infant. It turned out both excursions were at the same place - the Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences at Anthonys Key Resort. The... More

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Little Rock, AR
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2011
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This was the best experience. The dolphins looked to be well cared for and the trainers were extremely protective of them to ensure during encounters none of them were mishandled by tourists, etc. We enjoyed being able to free swim with them. It was amazing getting to play seaweed catch in their own environment and on their time once the... More

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2011
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My husband and I spent a few days on Roatan in May and this was one of the coolest things we did. It is pricey but for me a once in a lifetime experience. We did the dolphin snorkel and while we only could touch the dolphins and swim along side them, if you could keep up, it was totally... More

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Roatan
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2011
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Our family (ages 7 to 70) did the snorkel dolphin encounter. Amazing, wonderful, everyone put it down as their most favorite activity while on Roatan. Highly recommend. Our 7 yr. old was a very accomplished swimmer/snorkler so was allowed to participate. More

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LONDON
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2010
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Wow. Something I'll remember for ever. Shadowing a trainer and learning more about these amazing creatures. Helping to prepare their meals, learning signals and having the dolphins respond to you, getting in the water alongside them for some 1-2-1 time. The only thing i'd suggest is if you're going on your own as i did, take a book or something... More

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