By Heather Topham Wood
If you plan to go to Naples, Florida, you may want to plan some fun-filled adventure excursions for you and your travel companions. One way that you can do this is to
plan a trip to swim with the dolphins. During this excursion, you will first learn about dolphins and then proceed to swim with them in a controlled, safe environment. Throughout your swim with the dolphins, you will be monitored by a trained instructor.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step 1
Check out locations within the Naples, Florida, area that have programs that allow you to swim with dolphins. Two popular programs that include dolphin encounters are Dolphin World and Florida Dolphin Tours.
Step 2
Travel to the designated area near Naples, Florida, to swim with the dolphins. For instance, the Florida Dolphin Tours program allows your encounter to take place in a 15-foot-deep natural ocean lagoon nearby its facility.
Step 3
Go through a training course prior to your swim. The course will give you an overview of dolphins and their capabilities. You will also be given extensive instruction on water and animal safety while taking part in the swim.
Step 4
Wear the proper safety equipment. The staff will give you flotation devices that are to be worn during your swim. You will then enter the water with one of the program's instructors.
Step 5
Follow the trainer's instructions while swimming with the dolphins. The trainer will typically command the dolphins to give you a handshake, splash you, give out kisses and more. Some trainers will permit you to hold onto the dolphin's dorsal fin as the animal swims through the water. On average, you will spend a total of half an hour in the water and the rest of the time participating in the training portion.
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About the Author:
Heather Wood is a freelance writer who provides content to both traditional and new media publishers. She has worked professionally for five years and has appeared in numerous publications, including Gadgetell, Outlook by the Bay and Step in Style. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English from The College of New Jersey. Heather enjoys an active lifestyle and spends her free time running and skiing.
