Swimming with dolphins is such an amazing and once-in-a-lifetime experience that if you have a chance to realize it, these tips will help you to be well-prepared.
1) Before you book your swim with dolphin program, be sure you have selected the one you really wish to do. There are several different programs from what you can choose to contact and interact with the most intelligent and cutest creatures of the Seas.
The basic Dolphin Encounter Swim is the best step to start with, you can get to know details about the dolphins by the experienced personal, and you can touch them and swim with dolphins. Foot push - when the dolphins push you at your sole and practically they lift you out of the Sea - is included to the more advanced activities, where generally you can spend more real time swimming, snorkelling with dolphins. At this program, it is important that you feel yourself comfortable in the water.
Another unique and emotionally involving experience is to be part of some dolphin family moments, when the baby dolphin stays beside the Mom dolphin - and you can be there, as well! It is mostly playing time that you will always remember!
As you see, there are several different options; you just have to be sure to pick the ideal one for you.
2) With kids, the basic encounter programs are ideal - practically already one / one and a half year old kids enjoy a lot this program!
Kids are always welcome to the swim with dolphin activity, as it is the a huge step for them to meet, contact dolphins and so by the emotional touch they will be easily involved to understand the importance of protecting the nature - the flora and fauna! (We just have to remember... I bet, many of us wanted to be a dolphin trainer when he/she was a child...)
3) Be sure you wear a comfortable swimming suit, which fits you perfectly. This point can be interesting specially for women while doing footpush. Hooppss... several times has happened that an important part of the bikini has ended below the part of the body it is supposed to cover. (For the rest of the group you swim with, it is, of course, funny - mostly until the moment that it is the turn of the person who laughed most loudly at you, and the same happens to him / her...)
4) It is better if you are prepared that your muscles will work! Take it as the exercise of the day! Mostly, the activities to swim with dolphins are in the Sea. Although it is at a separated area, you will practically swim in the real Sea, where naturally streams, or sometimes even waves, are coming and going. Although, most of the time you are standing on the "pier", you might still need to use your arms and legs to stay stable.
In case if you are in a pool, you might be slightly lazier.
It is obligatory to wear lifejacket, so - as an advantage of the lifejacket - if you are tired, you can just float and relax your muscles for a while.
5) If you booked a swim with dolphin program, time is an important factor to deal with! It is essential on your side to be at the indicated place latest at the indicated hour, but it is better to be there at least half an hour earlier. It also gives you a chance to see other groups, so you will have an idea what will happen while you will be beside the cute dolphins! You need time to change, to find out the group schedules and to listen carefully the instructions.
In case you are late, you might have the chance to miss this activity (and say goodbye for your money), since timetables are very strict and, usually, as there is a high interest for dolphin programs, groups are already completed in reservation.
Better, this time, if you don't trust in the famous regular Mexican "punctuality" (arriving an hour late is still OK :-).
6) While swimming with dolphins, just concentrate on the dolphins! Do not let your attention taken away by any other factor, like a ship passing by in the Sea close to the area you are, or what other groups do simultaneously next to you. Time passes so fast, while you are enjoying this activity that simply better don't waste your time, enjoy the moments with the dolphins! Later, as a memory, photos or dvd might be there for you to live again this unique experience and the high emotions.
7) Be prepared that most likely you will not be able to resist to buy a photo or a dvd about your unforgettable experience. The kiss, the hug of a dolphin or when your hands are up in the air at the footpush are unique moments, when the smile on your face is the most beautiful, as it comes from your heart. How could you miss not to take it as a memory? Professional camera and cameramen are there to catch these great moments, as well-trained paparazzi.
Obviously, all has an additional cost, but, will you have to evaluate the price vs. value deal, as it will always remind you a moment of this really unique experience.
Ok, now, you are ready to SWIM WITH DOLPHINS!!! In case you pass by the Mexican Caribbean, we have attracting offers to select from and where you can reserve online immediately:
http://cancun.eu/swimming-with-dolphins.html
Enjoy the moments and share with us your experience and photos at info@cancun.eu !
