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Dolphin Connection

encounter live dolphins in the florida keys

Have you ever wanted to swim with the dolphins in the Florida Keys? Hawks Cay’s ocean-fed Tiki Beach is home to a friendly pod of bottlenose dolphins and the Dolphin Connection program. Unique experiences allow guests the opportunity to view, interact and learn about the dolphins and Florida’s marine ecosystem. If you’ve ever wanted to swim with the dolphins, Hawks Cay is the only resort in the mainland United States that offers dolphin viewing on site and a variety of interactive programs for every age.

Accessibility: Guests with medical restrictions or special needs are required to contact our team to make a reservation. There are no lifts for the in-water experience, however a ramp is provided to access the Dockside Dolphon experience.

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Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins in The Florida Keys

Every Hawks Cay Resort vacation is made of magical moments, but Dolphin Connection may be our crowning jewel. Choose from the following programs and have your own Florida Keys dolphin adventure at Hawks Cay Resort. Experiential photos are now included in the price of all of our Dolphin programs below.

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Dolphin Discovery

  • Program Times: 9:15pm, 10:45pm , 12:45pm , 2:15pm
  • Prices: $249.99 for all guests
  • Description: 45 minute in water interactive program with one deep water swim.
  • Interactions: Melon rub, dolphin kiss, hug, deep water dance/handshake, belly tow and mimicries with a dolphin.

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Dolphin Dockside

  • Program Times: 9:15pm, 10:45pm, 2:15pm
  • Prices: $99.99 for all guests
  • Description: 30 minute dry program interactions include melon rub, handshake, and mimicries with a Dolphin.
  • Interactions: Melon rub, dolphin kiss, hug, platform dance/handshake, hand target and mimicries with a dolphin.

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Hawks Cay's Dolphins

Dolphin Connection is proud to be professionally accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums since 2003. The Dolphin Company took ownership over Dolphin Connection Sept of 2018!

The Dolphin Company is recognized as the #1 Dolphin Family company in the world and the largest Park operator in Latin America.

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Dolphin Adventures

Become a trainer for a day or simply meet our dolphins dockside. Choose from a variety of programs for all ages. Every Hawks Cay Resort vacation is made of magical moments, but Dolphin Connection may be our crowning jewel.

Choose from the following programs and have your own Florida Keys dolphin adventure at Hawks Cay Resort.

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