Dolphin World Blog

Hi All,

I really love this photo I took last week with some guest from Canada. They got off a Princess Cruise ship and were spending a few extra days in Fort Lauderdale. They purchased the dolphin encounter tour which requires no swimming ability.

Does anyone out there have any suggestions for a good video camera for shooting Youtube videos? I am presently using a flip video camera and the videos are good but pretty grainy at best. Any suggestions?

God Bless,
John

Hi All,

I just saw this on the news tonight and thought it would be interesting to share with you all about the Marine Mammal Conservancy. I have heard about them and their work of rehabilitation of Marine Mammals. I know most of most of my reader love dolphins and marine animals may be interested in the Marine Mammal’s Conservancy situation.

The Story reads
The Marine Mammal Conservancy in Key Largo is scrambling to raise $500,000 to buy the property where they help sick animals. Also known as the MMC, the organization is a nonprofit group that’s been trusted for more than 20 years. But now the facility itself needs emergency treatment. The group has waited for years to buy the land they have been leasing. The organization only has until March 2009 to come up with the cash or the deal is off the table. < Read More of this Story>

Do any of our readers know about this organization? Any opinions?
God Bless,
John

Hi All,

I know this is way over due but we are finally promoting Garrafon Park on Isle Mujeres. Right next to Cancun Mexico is this quaint and beautiful small Island, only a 20 minute ferry ride away. This island is so cool because Cancun looks like you are in the USA, any city, McDonald Restaurants, Strip Malls, and big hotels. When you cross this channel with one ferry ride, you enter a real Mexican community.

When the Spanish arrived here in the 16th century they named it “Isla Mujeres” meaning “Island of Women” because of the many cult images of the moon goddess here. On the north end is Isla Town and Hidalgo Street, where many great real Mexican shops and restaurants are located. Also located on the north end is a famous beach called Playa del Norte.

Isla Mujeres is located close to one of many coral reefs, and the area is popular for its snorkeling and scuba diving. Isla Mujeres is also home to a population of sea turtles. Because of the recent endangerment of sea turtles in the area, a facility was set up on the southern end of the island for the rehabilitation and breeding of them.

So as you can read, this is a great place to come to. There is an amazing all-inclusive nature park on Isla Mujeres called Garrafon. If you spend a day at Garrafon Park, your day includes a Dolphin Royal Swim Program, Round Trip Ferry Transportation from Cancun to Isla Mujeres, Transportation to Garrafon Park, Snorkel equipment to swim on the coral reef, life jacket, kayaks, hammocks, pool, showers, trepachanga (two lines to cross a body water), marine platforms, Bicycle tour of Isle Mujeres, Zip line & climbing tower, Isla Mujeres shopping tour, Full Breakfast, Buffet lunch, International open bar all day long, Lockers and towels. < Read More>

Zip Line Tour of Garrafon Park

This place was so memorable to me and I hope that you all get a chance to see and experience this little Mexican island jewel. I think you will agree after you visit this place.

Has anyone been there? If you have, please tell me your experience of Isla Mujeres.
God Bless,
John

Hi All,

We now have the Sea Keeper and Dolphin Swim at Dolphin Cove, Ocho Rios Jamaica. This programs for people that want to get more in depth knowledge and have fun with the dolphins too. This is a full day, where you spend half the day one on one with the trainer and with the animals, dolphins, sharks, and rays and learn how to take care of them, feeding, daily care, and medical treatments. You will have a personalize and educational experience with your own dolphin handler, a behind the scenes tour. You will get to understand their work schedule and daily task.

This program is not all work, but there is time for play. The other half of the day is fun time, where you get to enjoy the dolphin swim. This is where you get to go into the water and play with the dolphins in deep water, like petting them, dorsal fin ride, and the best part, the exciting toe push out of the water.

You need to be 10 years old or older to participate. This program is a must for all those out there that are thinking about pursuing this as a career. < Learn More… >
If anyone out there has done a program similar to this, please let us know your experience and where you did it? We love to hear from you.
God Bless,
John

Hi All,

We have added a new dolphin facility to our already growing number of facilities. I am thrilled to announce that Dolphin World is representing the Swimming with the Dolphins in Grand Cayman.

As of right now, I have not been there but plan to make a visit soon, to do a site inspection and get to know the Cayman Islands a little better. If anyone out there has any insight about Grand Cayman, I would love to hear from you. From what I know, the dolphin facility is near the Turtle Farm on the western edge of the island, only about 15 – 20 minute taxi ride from George Town and Cruise Ship Port.

From what I have heard, the island is not that big. Well, I am excited about the new location and can not wait to share more about Grand Cayman to you all in the future.

God Bless,
John