Dolphins are undoubtedly one of the world’s most loved mammals. For many people, swimming with dolphins is high up on their list of life ambitions, so while on your holidays to Bermuda, why not take the opportunity to get to know these friendly animals a little better?

Bermuda’s collection of islands is home to the bottle nose dolphin, one of the most intelligent animals to exist. With a particularly perky look and a wickedly playful streak about them, it is no surprise that these dolphins are a big hit with humans. If you fancy making some flippered friends during your holidays to Bermuda, be sure to take a trip to Dolphin Quest, where you can enjoy close up interaction with a dolphin or two.

A priority on any holidays to Bermuda should be a visit to the Docklands, where you will find fantastic restaurants, exciting shops, and often enormous cruise ships. Set amongst all this in the Maritime Museum, is Dolphin Quest. Here you can meet dolphins Ely and Bailey, who lead a large family of dolphins with whom you can interact in several ways.

If you’re too nervous to take the plunge and get into the water with the dolphins, you can enjoy them from a distance during one of the shows, as trainers encourage them to perform, urging them to leap out of the water, and even play football with each other. You can also meet the dolphins and shake fins with them by the dockside after the show.

If, however, you can think of nothing better than jumping straight in, then you can do just that. Each swim is conducted in a small group, allowing you the maximum possible level of intimacy with the animals, and the maximum amount of playful fun. Try to keep up with these quick swimmers as they dart through both deep and shallow water, and play tag with them as they swim in circles around you. You can even take a flipper and have a dance with the dolphins and after a few moments of swimming they may just let you give them a kiss on the nose.

Encounters differ according to the package that you purchase, but some experiences give you the chance to make even better friends with the dolphins as you feed them their dinner. If you really take to the dolphins, the ‘trainer-for-a-week’ programme might be just the way to finish off your holidays in Bermuda. However, after a week getting to know the dolphins you may not want to leave them behind. Photos are taken of you throughout your experience, providing you with a wonderful souvenir. These can be purchased online at a later date, but be sure to take a look at them before you leave to see which ones you like the best.

Swimming with dolphins is one of the most sensational parts of holidays to Bermuda. You will have the opportunity to touch and feel the dolphins, see them at incredibly close quarters, and to play with them to both your and their heart’s content. No wild animal will welcome you in quite the same way as these mammals, and taking a dip with a dolphin is a truly enlightening and unforgettable experience.

Dolphins are undoubtedly one of the world’s most loved mammals For many people, swimming with dolphins is high up on their list of life ambitions, so while on your holidays to Bermuda, why not take the opportunity to get to know these friendly animals a little better

About the Author
John Dixon is Managing Director of Prestige Holidays and visits Bermuda at least twice a year. He has been providing luxury holidays to Bermuda and many other destinations for over 30 years.