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Old 09-18-2007, 09:38 AM canarymoon is offline     #1 (permalink)
Nassau Dolphin, Stingray Swims

From: http://www.lovetoeatandtravel.com/Site/Intl/Bahamas/Blue%20Lagoon%20Island/blue_lagoon.htm




The Bahamas
Blue Lagoon Island
Swim with the Dolphins OPEN

Blue Lagoon Island — featured in the hit movie "Splash" — is
located in the Bahamas, approximately 25 minutes from Nassau and Paradise Island.

The island is home to a Dolphin Sanctuary where you can enjoy "Swimming with the Dolphins".




There is a Dolphin ENCOUNTER and a Dolphin SWIM.
Details from the website Below



Old 09-18-2007, 09:46 AM canarymoon is offline     #2 (permalink)
Dolphin Encounter

ENCOUNTER -
Groups of up to 30.
Price - $85.00


2. Close Encounter
Interact with the dolphins from a waist deep platform. Enjoy playing, kissing, hugging and dancing with the dolphins.


In the Close Encounter Program, each guest can expect a unique experience that brings you closer to an Atlantic Bottlenose dolphin than you ever dreamed possible. Your program begins with a fun interactive orientation, briefly covering the natural history of dolphins, animal training techniques, ocean conservation and Watchable Wildlife Guidlelines.

Down on the encounter float, you will stand on a waist-deep submerged platform and you will experience a heart-warming kiss, a hug, a dance and opportunities to rub down the dolphin. Your dolphin trainer will combine elements of hands-on contact, education, fun, laughter, and adventure to make this an unforgettable experience.



Old 09-18-2007, 09:48 AM canarymoon is offline     #3 (permalink)
Dolphin Swim

ENCOUNTER -
Groups of up to 10.

Price - $165.00





In the Swim Program, you get the unique opportunity for some playful, educational interaction with these wonderful animals. Your program begins with a fun orientation, briefly covering the natural history of dolphins, animal training techniques, ocean conservation and Watchable Wildlife Guidelines.

Once in the water in your lifejacket, experience the joy of a dolphin kiss and fall in love with their gentleness as you hug a dolphin in your arms. Dance and sing with our stars then marvel at the dolphin's strength as you are propelled across the water in the finale behavior --- the footpush! In this program, trainers focus on allowing everyone to enjoy a high degree of interaction with the dolphins, and at the same time, teach you about these amazing animals.

Our professional photo & video staff will be capturing your encounter on film so that you will have a chance to take home incredible souvenirs of your once-in-a-lifetime experience.



Old 09-18-2007, 09:50 AM canarymoon is offline     #4 (permalink)
No Stingray Swims for now . . .

Stingray City Marine Park CLOSED
Stingray City and the islands Beaches are CLOSED due to significant storm damage.



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So, THIS particular sting ray swim is down for now...
But there is another one, which I have also done, and its website does not have a 'closed' notice posted. See next post for details...



Old 09-18-2007, 10:25 AM canarymoon is offline     #5 (permalink)
Blackbeard's Cay Stingray Adventure

FROM:
Bahamas Stingray Tours > Nassau Bahamas | Freeport Grand Bahamas > Stingray Encounters


Interact with the amazing guardians of Blackbeard's Treasure, the Atlantic Southern Stingrays. Feel the silky smoothness of their skin. Snorkel and interact with these gentle marine creatures. You can even participate in feeding the rays – they eat right out of your hand. These pleasant aquatic friends swim all around you as you enjoy the crystal clear waters on our private island sanctuary. All stingrays are humanely de-barbed for your safety.

Adults: $42
Kids under 11: $37

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Been here, done this!
This is great for all ages. You can swim into the deeper water if you want, or stay in the shallows.

The rays here are captive and debarbed. You'll swim in a fenced in area that extends from the beack and dock out into the water off the little cay. My best memory is that the area is somewhere near the size of a football field. (But I'm not real good with stuff like that, so grain of salt here)


Having done this one and the one Grand Cayman each twice, I can say that I, personally, prefer this one!



Old 09-18-2007, 10:37 AM canarymoon is offline     #6 (permalink)
The Blackbeard's Cay Stingray Adventure is available through Royal Caribbean. (Or was, last time I checked.)

But it appears that you may be able to book it yourself at this site.

Here are the times:

Boats depart from Prince Georges Wharf (marina behind the Strawmarket in Nassau).

Daily Departure Schedule:

Sun. – 9:00 a.m.
Mon. – 10:15 a.m.
Tues. – 9:00 a.m.
Wed. – 9:00 a.m.
Fri. – 10:15 a.m.
Sat. – 12:30 p.m.



Website:
Blackbeard Cay Stingray Adventure > Bahamas Stingray Tours > Nassau Bahamas | Paradise Island

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Old 10-19-2007, 06:26 PM jsme is offline     #7 (permalink)
We loved Blue Lagoon Island. Just watch out for falling coconuts.

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