Hi All,
Going back to the world in just under 3 weeks. Thought for those about to go the Discovery Cove you might like to hear our impressions....
Not being teriffically into rides we did the Cove last October booking it 10 weeks or so before departure. On arrival you are given a Dolphin swim time. We got 12.30 which turned out to be a perfect time allowing us to explore the lagoon and practice with a snorkel. Very attractive feature. On arrival as you enter the Cove you get a complimentary tea/coffee and were put in groups to experience a tour. A nice touch is the complimentary photo of the family. I look at that daily and smile.. After your tour you are free to explore. Issued with life jackets, masks and snorkels(u get to keep the snorkel!). We did the lagoon in tropical temperature waters. Also got in a bit of sunbathing on the loungers in the crisp white sand.
Soon our time for ou dolphin experience came. We had an introduction to dolphins from the trainers, an opportunity to ask questions and then our turn in the water. Be warned! The water feels like ice when you enter (70degrees I think) and if you can't tread water properly it can be difficult. However, holding the dorsal fin being led around the water was magical. I would have gladly have given up Mickey - sorry Mickey, for this experience.
Following our swim we enjoyed a 3 course lunch discussing our fabulous experience. It did rain really heavily in the afternoon so for those who were due to swim I don't know what happened as all were called from the water. Unfortunately, the rain persisted so we cut our day short but I fully recommend this trip though souvenir photos of your experience are expensive.
Happy Swimming!
Going back to the world in just under 3 weeks. Thought for those about to go the Discovery Cove you might like to hear our impressions....
Not being teriffically into rides we did the Cove last October booking it 10 weeks or so before departure. On arrival you are given a Dolphin swim time. We got 12.30 which turned out to be a perfect time allowing us to explore the lagoon and practice with a snorkel. Very attractive feature. On arrival as you enter the Cove you get a complimentary tea/coffee and were put in groups to experience a tour. A nice touch is the complimentary photo of the family. I look at that daily and smile.. After your tour you are free to explore. Issued with life jackets, masks and snorkels(u get to keep the snorkel!). We did the lagoon in tropical temperature waters. Also got in a bit of sunbathing on the loungers in the crisp white sand.
Soon our time for ou dolphin experience came. We had an introduction to dolphins from the trainers, an opportunity to ask questions and then our turn in the water. Be warned! The water feels like ice when you enter (70degrees I think) and if you can't tread water properly it can be difficult. However, holding the dorsal fin being led around the water was magical. I would have gladly have given up Mickey - sorry Mickey, for this experience.
Following our swim we enjoyed a 3 course lunch discussing our fabulous experience. It did rain really heavily in the afternoon so for those who were due to swim I don't know what happened as all were called from the water. Unfortunately, the rain persisted so we cut our day short but I fully recommend this trip though souvenir photos of your experience are expensive.
Happy Swimming!
