Fancy swimming with wild dolphins? How about watching them play from the comfort of a sturdy boat? The choice is yours on one of these inspirational dolphin watching vacations, run by leading specialist responsible operators dedicated to the conservation of these delightful creatures.
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Although not the cheapest of trips you are getting a very knowledgeable and experienced guide who has worked in various different countries on different dolphin projects.
(more)The highlight of course was swimming with wild dolphins out in a protected reef in the middle of beautiful clear blue sea. Beyond that though the location, the food, the helpfulness of the staff, the accommodation and the attention to detail were all excellent. (more)We have had an excellent vacation... The resort at Shagra on the Red Sea coast in Egypt is definitely environmentally sensitive making much of its determination to protect the local reef. (more)Beautiful scenery, great conditions for sailing. We had a wonderful and entertaining guide to local customs and cuisine from Sotiris our skipper. (more)This was probably the best vacation I have ever been on. Both my son and I will never forget it. I absolutely relished being close to nature out at sea and on the island. I am definitely considering traveling to see more dolphins or whales in other parts of the world. (more)We invite every traveler who books a vacation via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the vacations they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same vacation can have different views!
For many people swimming with dolphins is a lifelong ambition and dream, but does fulfilling this dream come at too high a price? As more and more of us venture out to far-flung destinations to get closer to wildlife, close encounters with endangered and rare animals are becoming increasingly popular. Swimming with dolphins is one of these activities which many people dream about, and for some, doing it has had a life-changing impact. It is even being used as a treatment for depression. This increasing demand, along with increased awareness regarding the vulnerability of these protected animals, raises the question whether swimming with dolphins is really good for dolphins.
Read more the ethics of swimming with dolphins in this dolphin watching article.
