Dolphin Cove - Information

Location & Map

Dolphin Cove is located in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica, adjacent to Dunn's River Falls. See Map of Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Reservations

As the number of participants in the dolphin and shark programs is limited and due to the overwhelming popularity of all programs, we strongly recommend you make advance reservations as early as possible to ensure that you secure your space of choice. To facilitate bookings we have added an Online Reservations Request page where you may request a booking immediately. A reservations agent will then get back to you with the closest available date and time. Payment is needed to confirm all program spaces.

What to Bring

Carry towels and extra money to purchase snacks, souvenirs, videos and pictures of your dolphin or shark program. Cameras or video cams are allowed at Dolphin Cove, but not in the dolphin area or while participating in a Dolphin program as this distracts the dolphins as they want to splash and play with your camera. Video or photos of your dolphin experience are developed by our on-site video/photo lab. The video also includes a preview of beautiful Jamaica. Our professional photographers take great pictures which are sold from the video/photo pavilion.

What NOT to bring

All jewellery, especially rings and bracelets should be left behind because these can scratch or hurt the dolphins.

Although you may carry sunscreen lotion, we ask that you refrain from using it BEFORE swimming or touching the dolphins, for their safety.

Transportation

Transportation is not included in our tour rates, but can be arranged at an additional quoted cost once we have been notified where you are staying while on the island.

Tours

Dolphin Cove will personalize a special packaged tour designed for you to enjoy the "Best of the Best" in Ocho Rios. Available at a very special discounted price.

A visit to the World Famous-"Dunn's River Falls"

Available with any of the-“Dolphin Cove at Treasure Reef” reservations. (just a three minute drive from Dolphin Cove)

Prospect Plantation (managed and operated by Dolphin Cove Limited)

Enjoy any of the following tours at Prospect Plantation (just fifteen minutes drive from Dolphin Cove).

Camel Safari- enjoy a ride on a camel - the first in Jamaica

Open Air Jitney ride and Great House tour of the Renowned 18th Century “Prospect Plantation”

Payment

We accept payment in Cash (U.S., Sterling, Canadian or Jamaican Currency), Traveler’s cheques or Major Credit Cards.

Full payment must be made to confirm and secure bookings. Make an Online Reservations Request right here at our web site.

Video/Photo Requests can be directed to

Cancellation/Refund Policy

24 hours (1 day) prior to the time or day of the confirmed reservation – no refund.
48 hours (2 days) prior to the time of the confirmed reservation a fee of 50% per person will be charged.
96 hours (4 days) prior to the time of the confirmed reservation a fee of 25% per person will be charged.
120 hours (5 days) prior to the time of the confirmed reservation – full refund.

All your guests must be informed of our policy, as the above cancellation fees will be enforced.

Gift Shop

Dolphin Cove is known for shopping, hand crafted carvings, souvenirs, jewellery and a wide variety of Pirate "Loot" and T-Shirts.

Meals

You can enjoy a fantastic Jamaican Buffet Lunch which features zesty jerk dishes and other exotic delights native to our island, while overlooking the Caribbean Sea and the lush tropical foliage from the cliffs above.

Beach Grill

There is also a Beach Grill where you may enjoy lunch, including jerk chicken, hamburgers, hotdogs, French fries, mozzarella sticks, drinks and other delicious snacks.

Bar

Licensed full bar where you can enjoy an authentic Red Stripe, fruit juices, sodas and our signature Cove frozen cocktails.

Safety

For your safety and the safety of the dolphins, the swim programs are structured by professional marine mammal trainers who direct both dolphins and participants during the session. Please follow their instructions at ALL times!

In the unlikely event of bad weather, dolphin and shark programs may be cancelled. In such a case, you may choose to change to another date or receive a full refund.

Schedule / Time Slots
•	Dolphin and Shark Programs are daily:
•	Shark Programs run 4 times a day
•	Dolphin Programs run up to 8 times daily.
•	Participants in dolphin programs must be present at least half an hour prior to program time.

Program Policies

Each program we offer has specific polices and regulations which apply. The links below will take you to each of our program's individual policies. Please be sure to read carefully before requesting a booking for any programs or tours we offer:

•	The "Touch Encounter” Program with Dolphins
•	The "Encounter Swim” Program with Dolphins
•	The "Swim With” Program with Dolphins
•	“The Swim, Hold and Feed the Sharks" Program
•	Sea keeper for a day
•	Entrance to Dolphin Cove at Treasure Reef

Be sure to make the most of your visit to Ocho Rios – By Seeing the “Best of the Best” - at the “Best of the Best” Prices

After a day of getting up close and personal with dolphins, maybe you'll want to get up close and personal with your own luxury habitat. Buy timeshares nearby and you'll always have a handy perch from which to launch your next Caribbean adventure. Your Jamaica timeshare will be the perfect respite after a day of dolphin and shark feeding, sailing, or finding your way through the maze of a limestone cave.

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