About swim with dolphins in Thailand
What to expect...
Many people dream of swimming with dolphins, there are two ways to do this. One is to plan a wild dolphin expedition. This is the best way to experience dolphins in their natural environment. It is an expensive thing to plan, and there are no gaurantees that you will find the dolphins there. You may have to go again each day until you find them.
Another way to get the chance to swim with dolphins is at a dolphin aquarium or dolphin park. There are many sea world and aqua parks around the world, USA, the Bahamas, Mexico or other busy tourist locations.
In thailand there is only one Sea World, "Oasis Sea World" where this "swim with dolphins" dream can easily be turned into reality in the picturesque costal town of Laem Sing in Chantaburi province, Eastern Thailand.
The atmosphere at Oasis sea world is one of good spirit and family fun. The dolphins seem to really enjoy the work at the training shows. The swimming sessions are 1 hour, which depending on how busy the park is, means you can have an up close and personal "swimming with dolphins" experience.
The water is cloudy at Oasis Sea World, not bright blue like you might imagine. This is not because it is dirty, but actually there to provide a natural environment for the pink bottlenose dolphins, and for the irrawaddy blue dolphins. Also the natural algae in the water helps to provide a filter for the UV sun rays which can be harmful, especially for the pink bottlenose dolphins
In contrast to the more famous sea parks, such as in america, Oasis sea world does not look as grand or as well polished. But here they provide a great opportunity to swim with the dolphins, and an easy way to do it without having to cost the earth. Perhaps after swimming with the dolphins in Thailand, it will help you to decide whether or not to plan a more adventurous swimming with wild dolphins holiday.
And so, all in all, swimming with dolphins in thailand is great fun, safe, and easy to arrange. If you are already in Thailand, or you are planning a trip, then be sure to consider Oasis Sea World in your plans. Also Laem Sing Beach, and Chanthaburi are nice places to visit. So have a look at the available accommodation and consider staying one night. You might decide to stay longer!
Is it cruel?
Of course the debate will continue for ever, and we dont want to start a heated discussion here. But in an obvious way it can be said that wild animals belong in the wild and should not be made a spectacle of in a zoo or aquarium.
I have been to many different animal shows here in Thailand. Elephants, Tigers, Crocodiles, and the Dolphins.Nearly all of these places left me feeling sorry for the animals involved and angry at the peopl who were profiting from their exploitation.
However, at Oasis sea world the dolphins are mainly rescued animals which have been involved in fishing or other accidents. The dolphins look happy and to be enjoying the training shows and the interaction with people. There have been no dolphin mortalities there other than natural causes. It is a fact that dolphins and other sea mammals in captivity usually have a high mortality rate due to physical and emotional depression and lack of care.
When I see the dolphins playing and interacting with the staff and the public, it brings me a sense of joy, which I have rarely felt at any other animal show. Theres no hiding it, the dolphins here are having a whale of a time!
Anyway. If you would like to swim with the dolphins in Thailand here is how...
1) Go to www.swimwithdolphinsthailand.com
2) Reserve your tickets online and arrange accomodation and transport on this website.
3) Confirm your booking by making payment with PAYPAL or secure online credit card.
4) Wait for your eTickets and Travel/Accommodation vouchers.
5) Get down to Laem Sing, Chanthaburi Thailand on the day and exchange the eTickets for the entrance to Oasis sea world for swimming with dolphins and the dolphins training show.
1) Go to www.swimwithdolphinsthailand.com
2) Reserve your tickets online and arrange accomodation and transport on this website.
3) Confirm your booking by making payment with PAYPAL or secure online credit card.
4) Wait for your eTickets and Travel/Accommodation vouchers.
5) Get down to Laem Sing, Chanthaburi Thailand on the day and exchange the eTickets for the entrance to Oasis sea world for swimming with dolphins and the dolphins training show.
Other Notes:
The restaurant at Oasis Sea World is quite good, there is a good selection of Thai food and drinks. If you would like western food, then get down to Laem Sing Beach and find "Marine Cafe" near to Siri Hotel.
Accommodation.
See www.swimwithdolphinsthailand.com about booking great value accommodation in Laem Sing Chanthaburi, Thailand.
The restaurant at Oasis Sea World is quite good, there is a good selection of Thai food and drinks. If you would like western food, then get down to Laem Sing Beach and find "Marine Cafe" near to Siri Hotel.
Accommodation.
See www.swimwithdolphinsthailand.com about booking great value accommodation in Laem Sing Chanthaburi, Thailand.
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