Please note: This is a dolphin interactive experience, not a swim program.
Participants must be 12 years of age or older to take part in the experience.


Below are some details regarding the “Meet a Dolphin” Program.

The program runs from Wednesday to Sunday out of season with a maximum of 3 guests per day.
The experience time is currently at 12h00 – to avoid delays, guests are required to arrive at uShaka Marine World Sea Animal Encounter Island at 11h15am to confirm booking and make payment.
(Time and Price are subject to change at short notice).
The cost of the “Meet a Dolphin” is currently:
• R900 (per person)
• R2 500 (group of 3 people)
• R2 700 (exclusive booking)
The program is not available during school and public holidays.

Your dolphin interactive experience includes:
- Meet and greet and briefing.
- Education session on our dolphin family.
- Animal training discussion.
- Animal care and welfare team guiding an experience with the dolphins.
o The experience will include participating in a training session as well as feeding a dolphin from the side of the training pool.

Experiences may differ from day to day, and season to season depending on the dolphins.
uShaka Marine World may need to cancel the experience at short notice due to animal care or guest concerns.

What you need to know about participating in the “Meet a Dolphin” program:

• All participants are required to sign an indemnity form prior to entering the dolphin area.
• For safety and communication purposes, participants must be able to speak and understand English.
• Unless special arrangements have been made participants must have adequate motor control skills to safely engage in the experience.
• Participants must be able to follow instructions promptly and should be prepared for the occasional splashing.
• In line with our biosecurity protocols, individuals with open wounds, cuts, or communicable illnesses such as colds or flu will not be permitted to participate.
• Pregnant guests cannot be accommodated in this program for health and safety reasons.
• The "Meet a Dolphin" experience will be thoughtfully tailored to accommodate the specific needs and abilities of differently abled individuals, ensuring accessibility, comfort, and meaningful participation for all guests. Please notify our bookings team of any such needs so that your experience can be planned and incorporated beforehand, such as the inclusion of a carer/facilitator and general accessibility.
• Please wear comfortable shorts.
• Avoid wearing loose or flowing items, such as sarongs, scarves, or anything that may dangle into the water.
• All participants must remove sunglasses, jewellery, and other accessories before the program begins, to ensure the safety of both guests and dolphins.

PLEASE NOTE: All bookings must be confirmed via telephone 2 days before the activity via 031-328 8052. If the booking is not confirmed 2 days in advance, it will be cancelled in favour of guests on the waiting list. Email responses will be handled from Wednesday to Sunday.


For bookings, kindly contact:
Sea Animal Encounters on 031-328 8052
Or

Email: seaanimalencountersbooking@ushakamarineworld.co.za.