What time for DC?

[Cdn Gal]

We just booked last night! So now the question is- what time should we arrive? I would like to be on one of the Dolphin encounters b/c the Dolphins are more active in the morning. Any suggestions woulod be greatly appreciated!

 

[cswtmom]

I when I booked the "special occasion package" with Discovery Cove last night I asked them if you can pick the time for your dolphin swim and was told that you can't . It's first come first served. So get there early if you want a morning swim. They start check in at 8:00 am. I have read somewhere that people get there around 7: 00 am . When you book your trip to Discovery Cove you can request a time but there no guarantees you will get the time you want Try giving them a call back and request a time now , it can't hurt . Also if you are doing a "Special Occasion Package" , they only do ONE per dolphin swim per swim time so book early for this and you can request a time but again there's NO GUARANTEES.
Also regarding the "SPECIAL OCCASIONS PACKAGES", you can have almost any kind of occasion. I am doing a standard birthday package without the birthday LOL . I am having the dolphin bring my dd(8) Tiffany a buoy that say "Dolphins are Angels in disguise" and "Love Always Stevie" "April 22, 2009. Tiffany's big brother Steven (23) passed away almost 2 years ago and I thought it would be nice to surprise her with this from her brother Steven and help keep his memory alive.
I hope this info will help anyone who is going to Discovery Cove .

 

[Tinks1984]

One word - early!

We arrived at around 8.45am and we were given a swim for 4pm the same day. We didn't mind this though, as we spent all day watching others and seeing all the other areas, alongside eating lots

The water had warmed a little through having the sun on it all too

Our dolphin, Jenny, was still very active at this time too, she was adorable and played along with us all in the water. I fell in love again that day

 

[Cdn Gal]

Awww that's so beautifully sad! (Dolphins are angels in disguise- Love Steve) How heartbreakingly special! What a wonderful idea! I hope you all have a fabulous time. I can't believe people get there at 7am! Yikes! We are arriving the night before an are going to try and be there then for 7:45am I want also to be one of the first ones b/c I don't want to be concerned with time and ask people what time it is for the day. Thanks- I'll call ahead!