Dolphin World Blog

Hi All,

We are now selling the Swim with Dolphins program at Dolphin Cove in Ocho Rios Jamaica. Its a great facility and Jamaica is such a beautiful place. Many people usually go there by Cruise Ship but also many people stay at the all-inclusive resorts that are on the island and in the Ocho Rios area.

Swim with Dolphins Dolphin Cove
Here is story by Tarek Khaleel about Dolphin Cove and the day there. [ Read More ]

How many out there have been to Ocho Rios Jamaica? What did you thing of it?
God Bless,
John

Hi there,

I am always amazed on my tours how many more women participate in the swim with dolphins programs we offer in Florida. It seems about 95% of my clientele are women. Today on my tour was the first time in a long time, which a single man wanted to do the swim with dolphins program and was excited about doing this. Most men are participating because they doing it for their wife or girlfriend, not because they wanted to do it or were excited about it.

This guy is enjoying his dolphin experience

I know I see many men with pets so I know men enjoy animals as much as women but when it comes to dolphins, they just don’t seem to want to swim with them.

Do you have any theories why? I thought I would get some feed back from my readers.
God Bless,
John

Hi All,

It is always nice when a former customer takes time from their busy schedule and emails us about their experience and send photos too. These comments are from a young married couple, Cory and Randi Knight from Texas that took the Pick Up Service where we picked them up from the Beachcomber Hotel in Pompano Beach and brought them down for their Dolphin Swim in Miami.

So no further ado, here are their words…

” The Dolphin World experience from the van ride down and the dolphin swim was one we will never forget. My wife swam with the dophins in the deep water experience and I went as an observer. I am so glad I went as an observer because I got to take tons of pictures and video of my wife having the best time of her life. It was such a joy to see her so happy enjoying one of God’s beautiful creations. Our experience was interupted by a 15 min rain; however, we got to spend a little more time with the dolphins because we got out and in the water. The dolphin swim in Miami was very fun and there was plenty to do. There were shows back to back all day long!! It was def. one of the best days we have ever had on a vacation. ”

Randi getting a Dolphin Hand shake

Well, those were nice comments from Cory and Randi. Switching gears a little, does anyone out there have some New Marine Animal or Dolphin news I should know about?
God Bless,
John

Hi All,

I am not sure if this is a record but it is the oldest person I have ever seen swimming with the dolphins. I have been involved with this buiness since 1995. It was really cool, Dolores, 80 years old or young as she likes to say, was given this gift by her daughter and grand daughters. Dolores is from Chicago and has always been the adventurous one in her family.

Dolores, Center, surrounded by Family

Dolores was never afraid for a second. She jumped in the water just like all the others. She screamed with laughter and enjoyed every moment, epecially the fun Dorsal Fin ride and all the other activities with the dolphins. Her family had such a blast being with Dolores and you could tell she was inspiration to them and the others that were in the water with her.

Dolores petting the dolphins

Dolores, with Mask On, 2nd one from the bottom, getting ready to swim with the dolphins

So when I say this is for everyone, now Dolores proves that my statement is so true !! Do you think Dolores was too old and should not do a swim with the dolphins?
God Bless,
John

Hi there,

Just thought I would keep you informed, because if you are going to swim with the dolphins in Miami, you will have new show to watch, the new High Dive Spectacular Show. This new show has a combination of serious high diving and comedy performed by National Champs of diving.

The comedy portion of the show has a talking clown come out and he does some really funny bits on the board. The kids go wild with his antics. Then the serious diving portion of the show is where National Champs show off there skills jumping into a 10 foot pool. The final dive is where a diver jumps off from 8 stories high into the pool. This dive keeps the audience at full attention.

Getting Ready to Dive 8 Stories Hight

The perfect Dive from 8 stories high into a 10 foot pool

Some fun for the Kids with a clown and diving

So if you are doing or thinking about the dolphin swim in miami, you will love this show !!
God Bless,
John

Hi there,

I am not sure you heard about this pod of bottlenose dolphins that are swimming around the Shrewsbury River in New Jersery. Its a good size pod. The local officials are not worried about these dolphin’s health. This river has plenty of salty water and the dolphins have lots of food. The food is what is keeping the dolphins there.

In fact this holiday weekend the government is trying to protect the dolphins from human harassment, with humans trying to swim with them in the wild or boaters getting too close. So there is extra enforcement and local watches going on. In fact there is a cool website to report any harassment to NOAA which is the government agency overseeing their protection. This site has some great press releases and some really cool photos of the dolphins swimming and jumping in the river. You need to check it out.

NOAA Incident Report – Press Releases – Dolphin Photos of NJ Dolphins

What you think should the government try to force the dolphins out of the river or let them stay there?
God Bless,
John

Hi All,

I know this blog post is self serving, but my friend Monica Dyben wrote a nice story about our Dolphin World retail store. We have invested a lot of time to increase the amount dolphin retail items on our website, from 75 items to over 200 items. A big jump, I must say so myself. If you are interested in Dolphin Items like, Dolphin Clothing, Dolphin Jewelry, Dolphin Toys, Dolphin Figurines, and Dolphin Household Items, then you would like and might relate to Monica’s story.

< Dolphin Gifts Make a Splash – Read Story>

How many out there are big fans and decorate or use dolphin type items in their homes or personal use? I hope like me, I have many dolphin type items in my home.
God Bless,
John