Dolphin Encounter

Get up close and personal with our world-famous bottlenose dolphins! The Dolphin Encounter brings guests side-by-side with trainers in a private dolphin training and play session.

Unforgettable Experience
This hands-on, 2.5-hour-long encounter begins with a fun-filled, interactive orientation session. Then, enjoy an all-access pass and priority seating in the dolphin amphitheater. Then you will be escorted on deck where the real fun begins! It's playtime with the dolphins, and it's sure to be an unforgettable experience.

Share the Experience with Family and Friends
We also offer deckside observer tickets for friends or family. Observer tickets include the orientation session, reserved seating in the dolphin amphitheater, and an up-close view of the dolphin encounter for taking photos or video.

Immersion Tours Policies and Procedures
For more information regarding Immersion Tours policies click below:

> Immersion Tours Policies and Procedures

Pre-Reservation Details
Please be sure to read this document before making your reservation:

Information and Reservations
For more information or to purchase tickets for an Immersion Tour, contact our Central Reservations office Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time by:

• phone: 410-576-3833
• fax: 410-986-2334
• or e-mail reserve@aqua.org
  

Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance by credit card. Admission prior to tour start time is not permitted. Minimum age of  8 years. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Due to space limitations, only one observer ticket may be purchased per encounter participant. Immersion Tour participants do not actually get into the water.

Tours are a great way to celebrate a special occasion. For large tours and groups of 15 or more, view our Groups page.

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