easy
45 minutes
Minimal physical fitness required; comfortable in shallow water recommended
Experience hands-on time with dolphins in the crystal-clear lagoon of Duck Key. The Royal Swim at Dolphin Connection offers a guided 45-minute session to hug, splash, and swim with these intelligent creatures.
Dive into an unforgettable experience with dolphins! Enjoy a 45-minute interactive session where you can hug, splash, and even swim with these magnificent creatures. With expert guidance, create lasting memories as you connect with dolphins in a stunning lagoon setting. Advance booking is recommended for this unique adventure!
If you’ve ever dreamed of entering the water and playing with dolphins, this is your chance! Stand on submerged platforms and hold, hug, splash and touch our dolphins. You can even take the plunge and swim with them.
Following a fun introduction into the world of dolphin training, guests enter the water to hug, handshake experience 2 rides and have a heart-to-heart moment rubbing the dolphins melon. For our guests' comfort, dolphin interaction occurs from submerged, deep water platforms but also includes opportunities to swim into the lagoon for some special interaction with our dolphins.
Children 7 to 11 years and under must be accompanied by a paid adult per child. Guests with any medical restrictions, special needs or fish allergies please call us at 1-305-289-9975 to notify staff.
Our facility is in a natural lagoon. Observation areas are located in multiple locations around the lagoon. We do not guarantee all participants will be in full line of sight at all times during our programs due to the habitat.
For the dolphin’s health and safety, all items of jewelry must be removed prior to the beginning of the program and should be secured prior to arrival. It is also recommended that guests wash their hands prior to and after the experience. For liability reasons, personal cameras are not permitted on the docks or in the water, but are approved at our beach and overlook areas. The photos taken during the program are included in pricing and will be emailed to the email used to make the reservation within 48 hours. Participants should check-in at the Dolphin Connection facility 15 minutes prior to program time.
Advance Bookings Highly Recommended! This program is non refundable. Thank you.
For the dolphins’ safety, all jewelry must be removed before entering the water.
Check-in 15 minutes prior to your scheduled session to complete safety briefings.
Guests aged 7 to 11 must be accompanied by a paid adult participant.
Slots are limited and non-refundable, so book your spot well in advance.
The Florida Keys have a deep maritime heritage with indigenous and early settler ties to the reef ecosystem.
Dolphin Connection participates in responsible marine practices to ensure dolphin wellbeing and lagoon ecosystem health.
Essential for entering the lagoon and engaging with the dolphins.
summer specific
Useful for drying off after your swim.
Protect your skin from strong Florida sun exposure during outdoor wait and activity.
summer specific
Optional for added comfort when walking on dock areas and lagoon entry.