rae995
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rae995 reacted to JLMoran in Dolphin experience
I haven't done those specific dolphin swim locations, but I did do the one in St. Kitts and I believe they are all operated by the same major organization, or at least follow the same general pattern.
All of us had to wear life vests, even if you were a good swimmer. In addition, apart from the few minutes for each main activity -- "cradling" the dolphin in the water, getting pushed, and getting pulled -- you are standing on a ledge that's only thigh-to-waist-deep in the water, depending on your height. All told, I think each person spends maybe 15 minutes in the water, 5 each for the "cradle", push, and pull. If you have the fourth activity where two dolphins are pushing you around, then figure another five minutes.
They deliberately limit the number of people in the water with the dolphins to just two at a time, so the dolphin doesn't get confused about who to interact with and probably also so it doesn't get upset or overwhelmed by too many people crowding its space. So the ledge is where you spend the bulk of your time waiting your turn, along with the secondary activities like getting a "hug and kiss" from the dolphin, as well as learning all the information about dolphins that the guides tell you.
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rae995 reacted to MiAMiA in Introduce yourself!
Hello Rachel,
Welcome Welcome!!! My husband and I are definitely Loyal to Royal and will be boarding the Allure this up and coming Sunday. Sooo I definitely share in your excitement.
MiA
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rae995 reacted to DERPDR in Introduce yourself!
Hi Rachel and welcome. My husband and I did this cruise last March on Allure. You will absolutely love this ship! Have a wonderful time!
Patty & Darrell
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rae995 got a reaction from CazV in Introduce yourself!
Hey everyone!
My name is Rachel and I'll be going on my second cruise in May. My first one was 10 years ago and it was a Mediterranean Cruise with Royal Caribbean. My husband and I will be going to Labadee, Falmouth, and Cozumel on the Allure. I'm a little nervous, but also excited! I'm thrilled to have found this blog and all of its wonderful resources.
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rae995 got a reaction from The Cruise Junkie in Introduce yourself!
Hey everyone!
My name is Rachel and I'll be going on my second cruise in May. My first one was 10 years ago and it was a Mediterranean Cruise with Royal Caribbean. My husband and I will be going to Labadee, Falmouth, and Cozumel on the Allure. I'm a little nervous, but also excited! I'm thrilled to have found this blog and all of its wonderful resources.