One of my best experiences in the Florida Keys has to be Swimming with the Dolphins! The first time we experienced this we did a 'Natural' swim at Dolphin's Plus on Key Largo. This cost $100 and involved snorkelling in a wetsuit in pretty cold water. If, like me, you need a float for support you get one! The dolphins came past very close and we got some amazing underwater picture of them.

Dolphins are very intelligent, playful and fun loving creatures so Steve decided to make some very strange noises underwater to intrigue them. Two dolphins came up immediately to investigate. They gave him a most curious look as if to say. 'Are you completely nuts?'. Now that showed intelligence, they had him sussed straight away! Steve says it was amazing to see right into their eyes.

This swim involves being in pretty cold water for a good 40 minutes and, though I loved it, after half an hour it got too much for me so I had to get out early. So take a big towel with you and make sure you know the direction of the nice warm showers to warm up afterwards!

At Dolphin Plus, Key Largo, FL, you can also do a structured Swim with the dolphins ($150) or even do the Combo program, both swims in one day ($210). For further information visit the Dolphin Plus webpage (Click Here). To book call 305-451-1993 or toll-free at 1-866-860-7946.

The second time we swam with Dolphins was at the 'Dolphin Research Centre' on Grassy Key. This time we did the 'Dolphin Splash' which cost only $75 including a tour of the Center. The Dolphin Splash was easier as you only went up to your waist in water. I was supported from behind by a carer so it wasn't as cold and you didn't need a wetsuit. We then had fun with Tina the dolphin who happily came up to shake flippers with us and be kissed. She was well rewarded with fish!!!

The Dolphin Research Centre also offers Dolphin Encounters, structured swims with the dolphins ($155) and dolphin-assisted therapy and recreational programs for adults and children with special needs, illnesses, and disabilities. Visit the Dolphin Research Centre's webpage for further information, or call the reservation line at (305) 289-0002.

Other places where you can swim with the Dolphins in the Florida Keys are listed below:

Theater of the Sea- 84721 Overseas Highway - Islamorada, Florida 33036
Phone: 305-664-2431 Fax: 305-664-8162.
Islamorada, Florida Keys: Guest who stayed in our Unit, send us this photo of their grandaughters, Hannah and Lydia, swimming with the dolphins at the Theatre of the sea. They had the best time!

Hannah and Lydia swimming with the dolphins at the Theater of the Sea

International Divers- presents swimming with dolphin's and/or manatee's, one or two day adventures!

Dolphin World- Swim with the dolphins with Keys Adventure Tours.

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