DOLPHIN DISCOVERY QUESTION

dorish34 · 08-03-2003

THE COST FOR THE PROGRAM I AM INTERESTED IN ---SEA LIFE DISCOVERY PLUS AT PUERTO AVENTURAS IS $169.00 IS IT REALLY WORTH THIS PRICE? DORISH34

BMK1951 · 08-03-2003

All I can tell you is that it sounds like the going rate for dolphin encounters in the Florida Keys. I have never actually paid as I have a friend in Key West who does wild dolphin encounters.

For me it was ultimatly more fulfilling as my encounter was with wild dolphins. That they actually showed some interest in me, an intruder in their "living roon" was a real thriill.

If I had the choice, I would do a wild dolphin encounter again, knowing that no dolphin was being harmed for my enjoyment.

tralin · 08-05-2003

I paid $120 at Puerto Aventuras just for the dolphin experience and it was so Totally worth it. I only went because some friends did and man, it has turned out to be the experience of my lifetime so far. I didn't pay the extra for the rest of the stuff, but I've heard from others that they very much enjoyed it.

Hope this helps.

Lizzie · 08-06-2003

Dorish,

Let me know how you liked it at this place. I plan on swimming with the dolphins also when I go to PDC in February. Not sure which is better this one or Xel-Ha. Have a great time.

Lizzie

08-11-2003

Hi
we swam with the dolphins at puerto aventuras in May. We booked in advance offf the dolphin discovery website and I would thoroughly recommend paying the extra and doing the sealife discovery plus program. The swim with the stingrays and manatees was fantastic-IMy husband and I got a guide to ourselves who let us feed and swim with them - there was just the two of us with a trainer feeding Romeo and Juliet - the manatees - we had about 1 hoour in total looking behind the scenes, preparing the meals!! and feeding the stingrays and manatees - we then went on to join the 'crowds' of people who did the dolphin swim. we thought the stingrays and manatees part (which is the extra bit) was a truly magical experience whilst the dolphin swim (which seemed far more 'commercialised') was just a magical experience - Go for the discovery plus it's a once in a lifetime opportunity ! - any questions - let me know and I'll try to answer them!

Lizzie · 08-12-2003

Thanks for the info. Gill, looks like the sea life discovery plus program is the way to go. I swam with the dolphins in Cuba and it was amazing, I didn't want to get out of the water. The manatees sound really neat, they look so cuddly.

Lizzie

08-17-2003

Glad the advice was of some use- enjoy yourself- when are you going? We're going back in Nov and staying at Xpu ha!

Lizzie · 08-25-2003

Gill,

I'm not going until March but I am looking forward to it a lot and making all the arrangements are part of the fun.

Lizzie

Lizzie · 08-25-2003

Gill,

I'm not going until March but I am looking forward to it a lot and making all the arrangements are part of the fun.

Lizzie

tialoco · 09-13-2003

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Originally posted by "dorish34"

THE COST FOR THE PROGRAM I AM INTERESTED IN ---SEA LIFE DISCOVERY PLUS AT PUERTO AVENTURAS IS $169.00 IS IT REALLY WORTH THIS PRICE? DORISH34

I would have to say yes it is worth it. The monetary amount may seem extreme, but you will enjoy this. We did this 2 years ago. The manatees and stingrays were great. We were the only ones that did this, so we got first class treatment. After this, you meet up with the dolphin people. The dolphins were great and all of this was an something we will never forget.
If this is something you are thinking about doing, than by all means do it. You won't regert it. Take your camera. They take pictures for you and have them for purchase. My son still talks about this 2 years later, asking when we can return. The stingrays are soooo cool. So soft. The manatees are so big and gentle. Something you could not experience if you don;t do this. Plus you learn about them and get to feed them.
Oh not putting down the dolphins at all. That was great.

08-03-2003	#1 (permalink)
dorish34 very sparkly Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: PA girl Posts: 34	DOLPHIN DISCOVERY QUESTION THE COST FOR THE PROGRAM I AM INTERESTED IN ---SEA LIFE DISCOVERY PLUS AT PUERTO AVENTURAS IS $169.00 IS IT REALLY WORTH THIS PRICE? DORISH34

08-11-2003	#5 (permalink)
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Yes- I would say so! Hi we swam with the dolphins at puerto aventuras in May. We booked in advance offf the dolphin discovery website and I would thoroughly recommend paying the extra and doing the sealife discovery plus program. The swim with the stingrays and manatees was fantastic-IMy husband and I got a guide to ourselves who let us feed and swim with them - there was just the two of us with a trainer feeding Romeo and Juliet - the manatees - we had about 1 hoour in total looking behind the scenes, preparing the meals!! and feeding the stingrays and manatees - we then went on to join the 'crowds' of people who did the dolphin swim. we thought the stingrays and manatees part (which is the extra bit) was a truly magical experience whilst the dolphin swim (which seemed far more 'commercialised') was just a magical experience - Go for the discovery plus it's a once in a lifetime opportunity ! - any questions - let me know and I'll try to answer them!

08-03-2003	#2 (permalink)
BMK1951 way into it Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 173	All I can tell you is that it sounds like the going rate for dolphin encounters in the Florida Keys. I have never actually paid as I have a friend in Key West who does wild dolphin encounters. For me it was ultimatly more fulfilling as my encounter was with wild dolphins. That they actually showed some interest in me, an intruder in their "living roon" was a real thriill. If I had the choice, I would do a wild dolphin encounter again, knowing that no dolphin was being harmed for my enjoyment.

08-05-2003	#3 (permalink)
tralin way into it Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 134	I paid $120 at Puerto Aventuras just for the dolphin experience and it was so Totally worth it. I only went because some friends did and man, it has turned out to be the experience of my lifetime so far. I didn't pay the extra for the rest of the stuff, but I've heard from others that they very much enjoyed it. Hope this helps.

08-06-2003	#4 (permalink)
Lizzie ruined Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 97	Dorish, Let me know how you liked it at this place. I plan on swimming with the dolphins also when I go to PDC in February. Not sure which is better this one or Xel-Ha. Have a great time. Lizzie

08-12-2003	#6 (permalink)
Lizzie ruined Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 97	Thanks for the info. Gill, looks like the sea life discovery plus program is the way to go. I swam with the dolphins in Cuba and it was amazing, I didn't want to get out of the water. The manatees sound really neat, they look so cuddly. Lizzie

08-17-2003	#7 (permalink)
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Glad the advice was of some use- enjoy yourself- when are you going? We're going back in Nov and staying at Xpu ha!

08-25-2003	#8 (permalink)
Lizzie ruined Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 97	Gill, I'm not going until March but I am looking forward to it a lot and making all the arrangements are part of the fun. Lizzie

08-25-2003	#9 (permalink)
Lizzie ruined Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 97	Gill, I'm not going until March but I am looking forward to it a lot and making all the arrangements are part of the fun. Lizzie

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