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Dolphin Encounters offers programs that meet everyone's needs, even timid or non-swimmers can enjoy a program and make their dream of meeting a dolphin come true. We also work closely with special needs guests. With arrangements made at the time of reservation, we can accommodate any person with a physical and/or mental special need in a program that they will enjoy. We also have a waterproof wheelchair that allows guests to meet the dolphins face to face. The facility is wheel chair accessible and we also work closely with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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 Dolphin Encounters is a first-class marine park that offers guests an authentically Bahamian experience, in lush, scenic, all-natural surroundings on a private island.
Convenient Check-In Area and Boat Departure Dock
The boat departure dock/check-in area is located at the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal (One Marina Drive), which is the only building between the two bridges on Paradise Island. It is within 5-10 minutes walking distance of several major hotels on Paradise Island and is located across the street from Atlantis. We recommend that you check-in 30-minutes before your departure time.
Our boats depart at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
 Large, high-speed catamarans (with double decks) take visitors on a scenic 20 minute ride through Nassau’s famous harbour over to Blue Lagoon Island home of our friendly dolphins and sea lions.
Our natural seawater dolphin and sea lion habitat is located on beautiful Blue Lagoon Island, also known under its official name Salt Cay, only three miles from Paradise Island and Nassau, Bahamas. The beach scenes in the movie "Splash" were filmed on Blue Lagoon Island.
Amenities on Blue Lagoon Island include:
- Spectacular ocean and beach views – whether you are participating in one of our interactive animal programs or just observing, a visit to our beautiful island alone is worth it. Surrounded by turquoise blue water on all sides and covered with native coconut trees, lush landscaping and a natural lagoon, Blue Lagoon Island is an extraordinary private island that offers guests a glimpse of an untouched paradise
- Over three acres of natural saltwater habitat. Our dolphins and sea lions live in a rich, natural environment filled with fish, crabs, lobsters, shells and other sea creatures
- Tropical, all-natural surroundings on a private island unlike any other
- Orientation and Educational Displays
- Full photography and video services - our state-of-the-art lab will have your souvenir photos and DVDs ready before you leave the island
- A large souvenir and gift shop
- Lockers and changing rooms
- Indoor and outdoor showers
- Fins Café – offering a variety of sandwiches, salads, snacks and drinks at reasonable prices
- Picnic areas
- Complimentary Wetsuits (in Winter and Spring)
- The facility is completely wheelchair accessible. We also provide a special waterproof wheelchair for guests to interact with our dolphins in the Dolphin Encounter program.
- Our Guest Services desk can answer questions or assist guests in any way.
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