coops Posted April 22, 2013 #1 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I have tried the ports page but don't see anything. Has anyone done the Dophin Foot push in Grand Cayman? Carnival doesn't offer that on the excursions thru them just the swim. They do offer in Cozumel but we have other plans. Any info would be great thanks. Dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careycouponer Posted April 23, 2013 #2 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I have no idea what this is, so I'm subscribing to find out when someone answers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphiness Posted April 23, 2013 #3 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Sorry..can't help with G.C. But did it in Coz. and what a rush! Never had any exp. like it! Sooo cool!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clydesmom7865 Posted April 23, 2013 #4 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I have done it at Discovery Cove and it is WAY cool. If you can book it do so because it is SO worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clydesmom7865 Posted April 23, 2013 #5 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I have no idea what this is, so I'm subscribing to find out when someone answers! You lay face down in the water and they put the snout of a dolphin on the ball of each foot. You raise your chest slightly and on the signal the dolphins push you by your feet through the water. I have done it at Discovery Cove and it is the bomb. Definitely worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donoiv Posted April 23, 2013 #6 Share Posted April 23, 2013 We did it in Cozumel too... Though it was interesting, I am sure I could have found some better spend for my money. The whole thing was hurry up a d wait... Pose here... Smile here... All for the grand finally "yes sir, we reccomend the deluxe platinum titanium picture package... All yours... Both pictures for 400 dollars..." " no thanks" ... "We'll, how about 60?" What a rip off... Total time actually swimming with the dolphin... Maybe 2 minutes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarribeanDiva Posted April 23, 2013 #7 Share Posted April 23, 2013 We did it in Cozumel at Chankanaab, but not thru Carnival (pd half of what Carnival wanted). Had an amazing experience. The pics were not that pricey. We were in the water a lot and we got to get in the water with other animals while we waited on pics. It was well worth the money we paid. The foot push was part of the Royal swim. If you get the chance to do it in any other port, I would. In Grand Cayman I love the Stingrays at Stingray City. I think that is my favorite excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisygirl49 Posted April 23, 2013 #8 Share Posted April 23, 2013 We did it in Grand Cayman. Sooo worth it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinusoid Posted April 23, 2013 #9 Share Posted April 23, 2013 That sounds both tickly and bizarre. Bucket listing it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Expect flawless grammar and spelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
422Melissa Posted April 23, 2013 #10 Share Posted April 23, 2013 This is also offered in the Blue Lagoon dolphin swim in Nassau. My 70 year-old Mom thought it was the highlight of the cruise last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNUZULOOSE Posted April 23, 2013 #11 Share Posted April 23, 2013 It is amazing. I had a blast doing it. The dolphin's are so lovable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wahooslayer Posted April 23, 2013 #12 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Not to be a Debbie Downer, but the practice of capturing and imprisoning dolphins for our entertainment is absurdly inhumane, don't propogate it. Read: http://www.wspa-international.org/helping/animalfriendlyliving/captivedolphins.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanWeGoYet? Posted April 23, 2013 #13 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Not to be a Debbie Downer, but the practice of capturing and imprisoning dolphins for our entertainment is absurdly inhumane, don't propogate it. Read: http://www.wspa-international.org/helping/animalfriendlyliving/captivedolphins.aspx I had much the same concerns but went along on this excursion, after first plans for a walking tour of Nassau fell through ( passengers robbed on an excursion 2 weeks earlier). Most of the dolphins they have were born there, not captured. They did seem well cared for & the trainers concerned for their safety - no jewelry etc allowed. It struck me as a fairly decent operation in an industry that has problems. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CDMQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FDolphin_Encounters&ei=DTp2UaunGo6UjAL65IDYAw&usg=AFQjCNHzZFOirlMec10Y4pTRFfZzkP5AvA&sig2=zcJbkkLujcIFAoH0Ng40tg&bvm=bv.45580626,d.cGE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjn911 Posted April 23, 2013 #14 Share Posted April 23, 2013 ( I had much the same concerns but went along on this excursion, after first plans for a walking tour of Nassau fell through ( passengers robbed on an excursion 2 weeks earlier). Most of the dolphins they have were born there, not captured. They did seem well cared for & the trainers concerned for their safety - no jewelry etc allowed. It struck me as a fairly decent operation in an industry that has problems. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CDMQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FDolphin_Encounters&ei=DTp2UaunGo6UjAL65IDYAw&usg=AFQjCNHzZFOirlMec10Y4pTRFfZzkP5AvA&sig2=zcJbkkLujcIFAoH0Ng40tg&bvm=bv.45580626,d.cGE Good to know...I don't want to be a downer either..and would love to swim with them again...on a cruise because may not be able to do again as a full vacation focus time. This and other first bucket list desires will tell. I had a long wonderful week once with those in the wild and well trained folks. I look at it as some dolphins in "good captivity" situations can be ambassadors in a way...but having the chance to be with them in the wild and not aim to touch but be with them...never ever will forget...indescribable sort of wonderful time in my youth experience. Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops Posted April 23, 2013 Author #15 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Did anyone book the one in Grand Cayman on your own and who did you do that thru? Thanks, Dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisygirl49 Posted April 23, 2013 #16 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Dawn, we booked ours through Shore Excursions Group. If you google it the website will pull right up. Very easy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so_excited_to_cruise Posted April 24, 2013 #17 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Sorry..can't help with G.C. But did it in Coz. and what a rush! Never had any exp. like it! Sooo cool!!!! We are doing this in Coz for the first time. We are so excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rottweiler Puppy Posted April 25, 2013 #18 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Not to be a Debbie Downer, but the practice of capturing and imprisoning dolphins for our entertainment is absurdly inhumane, don't propogate it. Read: http://www.wspa-international.org/helping/animalfriendlyliving/captivedolphins.aspx Like petting zoos and pony rides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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