Swim with Wildlife at the Popular Blue Lagoon Island in the Bahamas

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Swim with the dolphins and learn about their world

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Dolphin Encounters offers visitors the unique opportunity to interact with bottlenose dolphins and learn about these intelligent mammals in a safe, eco-friendly tour. There are a few different dolphin experiences to choose from — visitors can play and swim with the dolphins in a natural ocean lagoon or partake in an interactive experience in shallow, waist-high water. Family-owned and operated, the company, which partners with the Make-a-Wish Foundation, places great emphasis on creating an authentic experience for everyone by accommodating guests with physical and/or mental special needs. The facility is wheelchair accessible and can even provide a waterproof wheelchair so that everyone can get up close with the dolphins. The company’s website explains that you can still enjoy their dolphin tour even if you’re hesitant or a non-swimmer, and one TikTok user agrees (as shown in the video above).

Part of Blue Lagoon Island’s mandate is to protect the dolphins on top of interacting with them. “Blue Lagoon Island has for decades been committed to preserving and protecting the marine environment and to operating in a sustainable manner,” Robert Meister, managing director of Blue Lagoon Island, told Eyewitness News. The island also offers a Sea Camp for students which is an outreach program designed to educate youth about marine animals and the importance of protecting and preserving the ocean environment through interactive, hands-on experiences.



Make sure to book well in advance

Blue Lagoon Island offers so much on land as well as in the water. While it is open to the public, there is a sense of seclusion and privacy. Many visitors find it to be a peaceful escape from the more crowded tourist areas in Nassau. The island offers scenic, panoramic views of the Bahamian waters and nearby islands, providing a tranquil escape and a serene atmosphere that’s perfect for unwinding. So if you don’t want to participate in any activities, just book an Island Beach Day ticket that’s great for the whole family, or an Adults Only Beach ticket if you want more serenity and calm.

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If you want to visit Blue Lagoon Island, remember that it is a privately owned island. That means, you can’t just drop in! You have to book a tour in order to access the island, which customarily includes your round-trip catamaran excursion from Nassau. However, pay attention to the package you pay for, because while a tour that involves swimming with the dolphins will allow you access to the beaches, a tour that only includes beach access won’t let you purchase a dolphin experience on-the-spot. The island’s official website actually recommends that you book your experience three to six months in advance, and at the latest, one to three days if you’re hoping for a cancellation.



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