discover cove non swimmer !!

[SandrA9810]

Do you really think Discovery Cove is going to say that it's probably a bad idea?? You're talking 200$ per person to get into the park. If it was something free, I'm sure they might use some more caution.
I don't think most people are going to understand spending 600$ on some one(s) who is not going to get the most out of the experience of what the park is designed for. In comparison that's like 4 day tickets to Disney per person. I really wish I knew of some thing that is near orlando that would deliever a rexaling and enjoying day for the whole family without putting any one in danger or in uncomfortable situations.

 

[SharonLowe]

r there shallow parts of the snorkeling area i mean the one with the fishes?

There are shallow areas where she could stand and with a face mask on, look down into the water to see the fish. She will also be fine in the sting ray pool. The aviary is great fun and I'm sure she could spend lots of time in there feeding the birds, seeing the animals, and maybe taking photos. The "lazy" river might be okay but even with noodles and a vest, make sure there is a very strong swimmer with her - it isn't really a lazy river like those at WDW and it gets very deep in places. I've been there and seen non-swimmers panic. That being said, DC is a very relaxing place and if she can handle a camera/camcorder, she could do photos while you are swimming with the dolphins, etc.

 

[jpeppers]

In no way are you ever in danger at Discovery Cove. There are life guards everywhere plus I would assume you would be with other people in your party. I in no way think someone should venture into water over there head if they can't swim without a life jacket.......the key words to me are life jacket. They are there so wear them. I weigh around 210 lbs and had no problem with the vest keeping me up at Aquatica. If you wear the wet suit it will only be better (I could float with the wet suit). As far as the price, if you book head of time without the Dolphin swim it will come closer to $160 and with that you will get 2 meals and free drinks (Beer included) and snacks for the day plus free admission to Seaworld or Busch for 14 days. A 2 day hopper at Disney will probably cost you more if you can even find somewhere to purchase it. Discovery cove is incredible and I planned to take my daughter once (last year) but we are going back again this year and will probably do it on all our trips. Imagine going to Orlando and not waiting in line........Disney can't give you that. I'll end by saying I love Disney, Discovery cove is just a completely unique experience

 

[x.laura.x]

Bash me - Smash me but here I go again on one of my crusades

A person who KNOWS they can not swim should never be in water deeper then their ankles. They should shower and not bath and be careful around full buckets and sinks.

I was, in various capacities a lifeguard from 1971 to 2007, and in some ways still one today (we have a pool). I can not even BEGIN to count the number of folks I've pulled out of the water including immediate family members and one memorable snorkle buddy who I towed over a mile after "no I'm not tired .... no I'm not tired...."

I'm sure that DC's folks are well trained in emergency proceedure. BUT any life jacket is NO substitute for knowing how to swim. Different classes of life jackets get their ratings from their ability to turn the wearer to a face up - out of the water - position. No rubber vest is going to do this.

I'm sorry but if you KNOW you can not swim ... you do NOT belong in any water deeper then your ankles and that includes ANYTHING at DC or AQUATICA.

Dismounting soapbox now...

Yeah, i probably should read the whole thread before posting but what the heck. I find this post a bit OTT. I myself am a trained lifeguard and would not say this. My mother cannot swim either but we enjoyed the dolphin swim package together just 2 years ago. They have a system for this, by having the non swimmers in water they can stand in as opposed to the far out deeper water. They only part i would ot reccomend would be the tropical fish area with very deep water. To the OP there are plenty to enjoy without deep water such as the stingray encounter, the lazy river and the bird aviary. Have fun =)

 

[ms mouse]

I am a non swimmer and we went a couple of years ago and are going back this month. I went, and I am going knowing that there are things I wont be able to do. This is fine with me my husband and teen agers will enjoy themselves and are looking forward to going back. If your mom knows in advance that this is a trip for the swimmers and she is going to enjoy you having fun then you will be fine. I did do the river with a life jacket, but there were parts that were deep and sort of rough to me. The problem is you cant always tell if its over your head or not. I would not have done it without my husband with me in case I got in trouble. I paid for the swim but did not do it when I saw what they were doing.

 

[Hbabe78]

weather you can swim or not you will love it

infact the whole point of the place to swim with dolphins is a bit of a let down, as its really a short interaction with a dolpin and a photo shoot, but still worth it, if like me you have a life long dream to get up and close with them

this is my memory i was there last september

they have a resort pool a normal chlorinated pool you can walk out in the water as far as you want it starts shallow and gets deeper.

its the same in the coral reefso you can wade up to you knees and have sting ray and fish around your feet

i would not go round the river though you can walk in the aivery and swim to the next part, if your not a good swimmer then i wouldnt do it, i can swim and i struggled as i had my 12 year old daughet and she is not a confident swimmer

the space is lovey you get great meals and drinks and snacks on demand all paid for in the price. i would say if you can affort it go and have fun

i left my dh and 2 smaller children behind i couldnt afford for the other 3 to go to just watch us swim in a few years my youngest will be oldenough to come on the dolphin swim so well go again then, shell be old enough on our next trip but i want to wait untill she can appreciate it