Jamaica · Up-Close Animal Experiences

Shark Encounter in Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios

3 Hours Round trip from Ocho Rios Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Shark encounter at Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios
02 Touch, hold, feed, and swim in the same water as sharks
03 Learn about Caribbean sharks with trained facilitators
04 Includes regular admission to the park
05 Enjoy the Nature Trail and Stingray Encounter
06 Extra time to use the facilities after the encounter
07 Four daily activity schedules available
08 Located near Dunn's River Falls in Ocho Rios

Get closer to one of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures with this shark encounter at Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios. Under the supervision of trained facilitators, you’ll have the chance to touch, hold, feed, and swim in the same water as Caribbean sharks while learning more about their behavior in a safe and controlled setting.

Your experience also includes access to additional park attractions such as the Nature Trail and Stingray Encounter. After your shark activity, you can continue enjoying the facilities, explore the jungle trail with exotic animals, and make the most of your time at Dolphin Cove.

Under the supervision of trained facilitators, you’ll have the chance to touch, hold, feed, and swim in the same water as Caribbean sharks while learning more about their behavior in a safe and controlled setting.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Ocho Rios

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Shark Encounter in Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios

Four available schedules for the dolphin activity: 09:15 AM, 11:15 AM, 13:15 PM, 15:15 PM.

*Schedules may change on days when a ship is in port.

After the shark encounter, guests can use our facilities and do the extra activities (Stingray Encounter, Nature trail and Dunn's River Falls excursion).

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Ocho Rios 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

DOLPHIN BEHAVIORS:

Touch
Hold

INCLUDES:

Regular Admission (no food or drinks).
Nature Trail.
Stingray Encounter.
All of our prices include taxes.

What's Not Included

NOT INCLUDED

Photos and viedos.
Food and beverages. (Snacks like hot dogs, burgers and meatballs are available for an additional cost).
Transportation (Round-trip transportation available for an additional cost, request your transportation 48 hours before the program).

Know before you go

ADDITIONAL INFO

* Schedules may change on days when a ship is in port
If any companions are coming with you, they must pay for a Regular Admission (no food or drinks) fee of $49 USD adults and $45 USD minors in order to access the park.
To book 1-5 year old infants please do not include them in your reservation but be sure to add them on the comments section of your reservation.
Not recommended for pregnant women.
Use bio-degradable sunscreen for the animals' protection.
Bring cash for photos/videos and meals.
The use of life jacket is required in all water programs.
Children will perform activities according to their age and height.
The facilities are designed so that all wheelchairs, collapsable weelchairs, walkers, and motorized scooters have easy mobility.
For security reasons, the use cameras in the water is not allowed, professional photos will be available for sale.