Alanya Swimming with Dolphins Tour
Tour Detail
In Alanya, swimming with dolphins can be experienced at Sealanya Dolphinpark. Located just 20 kilometers from Alanya, this water park hosts a variety of other activities in addition to meeting dolphins. This park, where you will experience unforgettable moments with your family, is a fun and enjoyable tour option, especially for children. Dolphins, our intelligent and cute friends, will surprise you not only with their intelligence but also with their emotionality.
🔶 Who can participate in swimming with dolphins?
Anyone who wants to experience swimming with dolphins can participate in this unique activity. The prices for swimming with dolphins in Alanya are quite affordable and suitable for people of all ages. However, in some special cases, access to the pool may not be permitted due to certain health conditions or safety measures. Therefore, it is important for those who wish to participate in the swimming with dolphins experience to first carefully review the rules and requirements of the facility.
⛔ You are prohibited from joining the tour in the following cases
➡ Children under 3 years old are not allowed in the dolphin pool
➡ Children between the ages of 4-6 can only enter the pool with their parents
➡ Pregnant women are prohibited from entering the pool
➡ Epilepsy patients and people with Down syndrome should not enter the dolphin pool (except for therapeutic treatments)
➡ People with open wounds on their bodies cannot enter the pool
🔶 Is it necessary to know swimming to swim with dolphins?
It is preferred that you have basic swimming knowledge while experiencing swimming with dolphins in Alanya. However, even those who do not know how to swim can interact with friendly dolphins, as the experience can be had in the shallow parts of the pool.
You don't need to worry. Dolphins interact harmoniously with humans and help you stay afloat. Additionally, the instructor accompanying you will assist you in everything.
🔶 How safe is it to swim with dolphins?
The characteristics that distinguish dolphins from other mammals are their intelligence and emotionality. Trained dolphins do not pose any threat.
They keep their environment under constant observation and are social creatures that are extremely prone to bilateral communication. In their natural habitat, they usually travel in groups and have fun by playing various games underwater together.
They tend to interact with people and show interest. They may surprise you by reacting to your words. However, they do not act without the guidance of the instructors. Therefore, swimming with dolphins is quite safe.
🔶 Don't worry when entering the dolphin pool
Entering the dolphin pool can be a very exciting moment for people who have never experienced it before. Of course, being in the water with these large sea creatures for the first time can be a bit exciting. However, dolphins are actually affectionate and humane animals, just like cats and dogs. However, it is important not to be rude or abusive towards the dolphins. You should not overreact and approach them in a friendly manner. Be sure that they will approach you in the same way.
You can experience an emotional moment while participating in the swimming with dolphins program in Alanya. At the first meeting, they come up to you and greet you. Don't worry when the dolphin comes towards you, because this moment will be the most unforgettable of your experience.
Dolphins accompany you while swimming because they are used to humans. They adapt to your pace and let you hold them by their fins. Let them drag you through the water. You will experience pleasant and unforgettable moments together.
Saying goodbye to the dolphin at the end of the session may be sad for you. You will feel a deep love inside you and you will not forget to kiss him/her.
🔶 Swimming with dolphins is very beneficial for your health
Extensive scientific research has revealed the therapeutic benefits of spending time with dolphins. It has been observed that it has positive effects especially on anxiety, various nervous diseases and sleep disorders.
In addition, positive results have been obtained in long-term therapies of diseases such as autism and cerebral palsy.
What we generally observe from our swimming experiences with dolphins is that people feel better after contact with these mammals. In the surveys we conducted with our guests, they stated that they felt more peaceful and calm after interacting with dolphins. Its positive effect, especially on children, is quite evident.
🔶 Things to Consider Before the Tour
Swimming with Dolphins Tour in Alanya is one of our popular tour options and its demand is quite high. Therefore, we recommend that you make your reservation at least a few days in advance.
Before entering the pool, you must remove all your jewelry and accessories. This is important for both your safety and the health of the dolphins.
📌 NOTE:The pickup and return times of our guests for the tour are stated below.
⏰ MORNING PICKUP ➡ 9:00
⏰ RETURN ➡ 12:30
⏰ NOON PICKUP ➡ 13:15
⏰ RETURN ➡ 17:00
Tour Program
⭐ Transfer of our guests from their hotels
⭐ Changing clothes in changing rooms
⭐ Checking life jackets and other requirements
⭐ Information about the rules to be taken into consideration
⭐ Entrance to the pool
⭐ First meeting with dolphins
⭐ 30-minute program including dolphin activities and feeding dolphins
⭐ Selection of captured photos
⭐ Transfer of our guests back to their hotels
What is and is not included in the tour?
Included
✅ Transfers
✅ Insurance
✅ Tour Guide
✅ Sea Alanya entrance ticket
✅ Necessary equipment and short training
✅ Swimming with dolphins
Not Included
❌ Beverages and meals
❌ Photos and videos
❌ Swimming with sea lions
❌ Personal expenses
Advices
Things to Take with You
✅ Swimsuit, towel, slippers or sandals, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat and cash for personal expenses