{"id":38309,"date":"2018-11-13T21:15:40","date_gmt":"2018-11-13T20:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/?post_type=tour-item&#038;p=38309"},"modified":"2024-02-27T16:42:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T15:42:13","slug":"dolphin-encounter","status":"publish","type":"tour-item","link":"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/en\/tour-item\/dolphin-encounter\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolphin Encounter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-bullet-list\"><div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-bullet-list__container\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-bullet-list__title\"><\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-bullet-list__list\" style=\"margin:0\"><li>At Mambo beach<\/li><li>You stand at the edge, dolphin comes to you<\/li><li>Animal friendly in natural lagoon<\/li><li>Super fun for kids<\/li><li>Tuesday through Saturday, 3x a day<\/li><li>Photos optional<\/li><li>For all ages, up to 6 feet tall with guidance<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the dolphins! In Curacao you can do a &#8220;meet &amp; greet&#8221; with dolphins in a very accessible way, a Dolphin Encounter. Also great for children, a wonderful experience for young &amp; old!<\/h5>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em>Tuesday through Saturday, at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.<\/em><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Ideal for children and pregnant women<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Max. 6 people per 1 dolphin<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>20 minutes in the water with a dolphin<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px\"><strong>Good to know<\/strong>:<br\/>Children up to 1.30 meters (4.3 ft.) tall must be accompanied by an adult (full paying), max. 1 child per adult.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" data-src=\"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/dolphin-encounter-curacao-960x540-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dolphin Encounter Curacao \" class=\"wp-image-30982 lazyload\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/dolphin-encounter-curacao-960x540-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/dolphin-encounter-curacao-960x540-1-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/dolphin-encounter-curacao-960x540-1-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/dolphin-encounter-curacao-960x540-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/dolphin-encounter-curacao-960x540-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 960px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 960\/540;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From 5 yr. old: US$ 114 p.p.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children 1 to 4 yrs. old: US$ 65 p.p.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Babies up to 12 months old can join for free (do register)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children up to 1.30 meters (4.3 ft.) tall accompanied by an adult only (max. 1 child per adult)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spectators may join in for US$ 16 p.p.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These rates include all-day admission to Sea Aquarium Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transportation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No hotel pickup is offered for this excursion. You can easily park the rental car in the Mambo Beach Boulevard lot (free) or across from LionsDive (paid).<br\/>Sea Aquarium Park may be a bit difficult to find, <a href=\"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/en\/day-program-sea-aquarium-park\/#route\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see directions here<\/a>.<br\/>If you need transportation, we can arrange a cab for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does a Dolphin Encounter look like<\/h2>\n\n<p>After instructions, you enter the water. You stand on a sturdy platform at the edge of the lagoon. You are about waist deep in water. Then, per group (max. 6 people) the dolphin comes to meet and show the first tricks; meanwhile the instructor (one instructor in each group) gives all kinds of explanations about the dolphin. All instructors speak English.<br\/>After some explanation, you then get to do the tricks with the dolphin yourself. Let the dolphin splash or sing and, of course, you will also get a kiss from the dolphin! Meanwhile, a professional photographer will take photos of your Dolphin Encounter, which you can purchase in <a href=\"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/en\/en-2\/?page_id=37903\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"27483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Photoshop<\/a> afterwards. In total, you are in the water with the dolphin for about 20 minutes. A wonderful activity if you really want to quietly admire a dolphin up close, enjoy first rate the various tricks the instructor can do with the dolphin and if you want to learn more about dolphins.<br\/>Afterwards, you can walk around the Sea Aquarium or check out your photos with the dolphin at the Photoshop.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dolphin Encounter &#8211; good to know<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Family and friends can take pictures from the various spectator platforms; participants may not take a camera into the water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring swimwear, towel and sunscreen if necessary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All spectators, including parent\/guardian to sign for underage participants, are required to pay full admission to the Sea Aquarium Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><em>This activity is conducted by Dolphin Academy. If you book this activity then you enter into the agreement with them; Dolphin Academy is the responsible party for the execution and quality of the activity.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color\"><strong>Why via GoingToCuracao.com?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Change your reservation free of charge upto 24h before start<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Easy payment with credit card or PayPal<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"review\"><strong>Good customer service, also outside office hours<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-text-between-lines\"><div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-text-between-lines__container\"><div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-text-between-lines__line\"><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-text-between-lines__text\">Dolphin Encounter<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-naarcuracao-text-between-lines__line\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Dolphin-Encounter-kiss-600x600-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dolphin Encounter Curacao\" class=\"wp-image-57902 lazyload\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Dolphin-Encounter-kiss-600x600-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Dolphin-Encounter-kiss-600x600-1-197x197.jpg 197w, https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Dolphin-Encounter-kiss-600x600-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/website.naarcuracao.staging.golf.gillz.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Dolphin-Encounter-kiss-600x600-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; 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