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Dolphin Connection Programs & Pricing

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. Photos are now included in the price of all programs below.

 

Dolphin Discovery

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Rates:
12 years old and older $249.99
7 to 11 years old $199.99 (with payiing adult per child)
Program Length: 45 Minutes (15-minute educational class, 30 minutes with the dolphins)
Group Size: Varies
Time: 9:15 am, 10:45am, 12:45 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:45pm daily (Times can and may vary)
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.
Requirements: Participants must be at least 48”. Children 48-54 inches must be accompanied by a paying adult (1 adult per child). For safety reasons, pregnant women are not permitted. View more information on restrictions and cancellation policy below.

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Dolphin Dockside

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Rates:
6 years old and older $99.99
5 years old and younger $24.99 (with paying adult per child)
Program Length: 30 Minutes (15 minutes with the dolphins)
Time: 9:45 am, 10:45 am, 2:15 pm (Times can and may vary)
Description: If you don’t mind getting splashed, our friendly dolphins will meet you dockside. Enjoy all the fun with no swimming required. Following a short introduction into the world of dolphin training, Dockside Dolphins allows you to feed, play and interact with our animals from our dry training docks.
Intercations: Melon run, handshake, and mimicries with a dolphin. 
Requirements: Participants ages five and under must be accompanied by a paid adult (infants and children pay to participate). One paid adult participant per each participant four years and younger. View more information on restrictions and cancellation policy below.

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Dolphin Trainer for a Day

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Rates: $399.99 Per Person (12 years old and older)
Program Length: 3 Hours
Group Size: Limit 2
Time: 9:00 am
Description: 3 hour educational program that includes a Discovery, Royal, and Paint Add On. Participants receive a water bottle, t-shirt and original dolphin painting.
Requirements: Participants must be ages 10 and up, and at least 4’6”. For safety reasons, pregnant women are not permitted. Participants must be able to read, speak and understand the English language. View more information on restrictions and cancellation policy below.

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Dolphin Encounter

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Rates:
7 years old and older $179.99
6 years old and younger $49.99 (with paying adult per child)
Program Length: 45 Minutes (15-minute educational class, 30 minutes with the dolphins)
Time: 9:15 am, 10:45 am, 12:45 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:45 pm pm (times can and may vary)
Description: 45 minute in water interactive program with no deep water swims.
Interactions: Melon rub, dolphin kiss, hug, platform dance/handshake, hand target and mimicries with a dolphin. 

Requirements: Participants must be at least 4’6” to participate on their own. Anyone under 4’6” must be accompanied by a paid adult 18 years and older. One paid adult participant per each participant. For safety reasons, pregnant women are not permitted. View more information on restrictions and cancellation policy below.

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Royal Swim Program

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Rates:
$279.99 Per Person (12 years old and older)
7 to 11 years old $199.99 (with paying adult per child)
Program Length: 45 Minutes (15-minute educational class; 30 minutes with the dolphins)
Time: 9:15 am, 10:45 am, 12:45 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:45pm (times can and may vary)
Description: 45 minute in water interactive program with two deep water swims.
Interactions: Melon rub, dolphin kiss, hug, deep water dance/handshake, double dorsal and foot push rides, mimicries with two dolphins.
Requirements: Participants must be 54inches (4ft 6in/137 cm) or taller to participate. No exceptions. For safety reasons, pregnant women are not permitted to participate in this program. Guests with any medical restrictions, special needs or fish allergies are required to email [email protected] or call us at (305)-289-9975 to make a reservation.

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Private Platform

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  • PP Dockside - 8 max guests - $1999.99
  • PP Encounter - 12 max guests - $2499.99
  • PP Discovery - 12 max guests - $2999.99
  • PP Royal Swim - 10 max guests - $3499.99
 

Availability and times may vary.


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Paint Add-Ons

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Program Times: 9:15 am, 10:45 am, 2:15 pm
Price: $69.99
Description: 15 minute interactive program added on to any interactive experience. Create a one of a kind masterpiece with one of our dolphins during your program.
 


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Guidelines

Dolphin Connection requires that guests with any medical restrictions, special needs or fish allergies email [email protected] or call us at (305) 289-9975 to make a reservation. There is a ramp to access the dockside experience. Please note that there are no lifts for the in-water experience.

For the dolphin’s health and safety, all jewelry must be removed prior to the beginning of each program. For liability reasons, NO personal cameras, cell phones or any electronic items/devices are permitted on the docks or in the water at anytime, on/during/or after program. These items are approved to have at our beach and overlook areas for any observers.

Cancellation Policy

All Dolphin Connection programs cancelled are non-refundable. Dolphin interactive experiences require full payment at the time of booking. Customers will receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Programs are not canceled due to rain or cold. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation at (305) 289-9975 or (305) 289-0136 between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

Additional Information

For your convenience, staff photographers are present at each program, and photos will be available for purchase. Participants are highly encouraged to check-in at the Dolphin Connection facility 15-20 minutes prior to their program time. We recommend coming program ready and with a towel and change of clothes, if needed. Wetsuits and life vest provided.