Swimming with dolphins in Kemer means about 7 minutes in the water next to a dolphin. An instructor is with you at every step.
We pick up guests from hotels in Beldibi, Kemer, Göynük, Tekirova, Çamyuva and Kiriş.
Book your seat online with no prepayment — you pay on the bus on the day of the tour.
Swimming with dolphins in Kemer at a glance
- Hotel pickup: 15:00–15:30
- Venue: the dolphinarium in Moonlight Park, Kemer
- Swim with the dolphins: about 7 minutes
- Back at your hotel: 17:00–17:30
- Children: from 6 years old
- Payment: cash on the bus ($, €, ₺)
Tour programme
- 15:00–15:30 | Hotel pickup
We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier, between about 15:00 and 15:30. We’ll put the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket once your booking is confirmed.
- Transfer to the Kemer dolphinarium
Depending on the area, the drive takes 5 to 25 minutes.
- Arrival at the dolphinarium
The dolphinarium is inside Moonlight Park.
- Getting changed and ready
Staff explain how the dolphin encounter works and show you where to wait for your turn.
- Briefing
The instructor explains how to behave in the water and what you can do next to the dolphin.
- Swimming with dolphins: about 7 minutes
You’re in the water next to the dolphin, following the instructor’s moves. The instructor stays close throughout.
- Photos and videos (optional)
The dolphinarium’s professional photographer takes photos and videos of participants during the swim. You can look through them after the programme; buying them is up to you.
- Return trip
After the programme, guests board the bus for the trip back.
- 17:00–17:30 | Back to your hotel
The time is approximate and depends on where your hotel is, on traffic and on the transfer arrangements.
How does swimming with dolphins in Kemer work?
Hotel pickup and a short drive to Moonlight Park
We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier, between about 15:00 and 15:30. We’ll put the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket once your booking is confirmed.
The bus then heads to the dolphinarium: the drive takes about 5 minutes from Kemer and 20–25 minutes from Tekirova and Beldibi. Your e-ticket also includes the trip details.
Time to change and a life jacket for everyone
When you arrive at the dolphinarium, there’s time to change and get ready for the programme without rushing. Before the swim, every participant is given a life jacket.
Staff tell you how the encounter with the dolphins works, where to go before your turn and what to keep in mind during the programme.
The rules, explained before you get in
Before you start, the instructor briefly runs through the rules: how to behave in the water, how to move next to the dolphin and what you can do while you’re with it.
This keeps the programme calm and safe.
A first meeting with the dolphins
There’s usually a short introduction before you get into the water. You get used to the surroundings, see the dolphins up close and listen to the instructor’s tips.
Children and adults who have never been this close to dolphins especially enjoy this moment: any nerves soon fade, and you’re keen to get into the water.
About 7 minutes in the water beside a dolphin
The main part of the programme lasts about 7 minutes.
You’re in the water next to the dolphin, doing the moves the instructor shows you. The instructor is with you all the way and helps you feel at ease around the dolphin.
It isn’t about swimming laps. What matters is the contact itself: the water, the dolphin moving beside you, the instructor’s signals and a sense of connection with the dolphin, even if only for a few minutes.
Photos and videos: optional, paid separately
A professional photographer takes pictures of participants during the swim. You can look through the photos and videos once the programme is over.
They are paid separately, and you don’t have to buy them. The dolphinarium’s photographer gives you the price on the spot once you’ve seen them, and you can discuss it with the photographer directly.
Return to your hotel
After the programme the bus sets off on the return trip.
You’ll be back at your hotel between about 17:00 and 17:30. The time depends on where your hotel is, on traffic and on the transfer arrangements.
Swimming with dolphins in Kemer is a good choice if you’d like to add a short but close encounter with a dolphin in the water to your holiday.
Book your seat online with no prepayment. You pay for the tour on the bus on the day.
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned bus
- Swimming with dolphins
- Briefing before the programme
- Life jacket
- Insurance
What is not included
- Photos and videos, if you choose to buy them after viewing
- Drinks during the tour
- Personal expenses
Photos and videos: what to know
- Professional photos and videos are taken by the dolphinarium’s photographer
- Photos and videos are not included in the programme price
- Buying them is optional and entirely up to you
- The photographer tells you the price on the spot once you’ve seen the photos and videos
- Your family may take pictures from the side if the dolphinarium’s rules allow it
- Family members usually can’t get as close to the dolphins as the staff photographer
What to bring
- Swimsuit or swimming trunks
- Towel
- Dry clothes to change into after the swim
- Drinking water
- Cash for photos, videos and personal expenses
Distance to the dolphinarium
- Beldibi to the dolphinarium: 17 km, 20 minutes
- Göynük to the dolphinarium: 10 km, 20 minutes
- Kemer to the dolphinarium: 2 km, 5 minutes
- Kiriş to the dolphinarium: 5 km, 10 minutes
- Çamyuva to the dolphinarium: 8 km, 15 minutes
- Tekirova to the dolphinarium: 17 km, 25 minutes
Distances and travel times are based on Google Maps and are intended as a guide. The actual journey time depends on traffic and on how long it takes to pick up guests from other hotels.
Discounts
- $1 off for each person in your booking who follows our Instagram (@goldwaytravel)
FAQ about swimming with dolphins in Kemer
How much does swimming with dolphins in Kemer cost?
Swimming with dolphins $90, non-swimming companion $15. The price includes the swim, a briefing and hotel transfer.
How do I book swimming with dolphins in Kemer?
Choose the date and the number of participants in the “Online Booking” form; the total is worked out automatically. In the form that opens, enter your full name, hotel, WhatsApp number and email, then send it. No prepayment: you pay on the bus on the day of the tour. Once your booking is confirmed, we send you an e-ticket with the exact pickup time via WhatsApp or Telegram. For step-by-step instructions with pictures, see
“How to book and pay on the bus”.
How long is the swim with the dolphins?
The swim itself lasts about 7 minutes. The whole trip takes longer: there’s also the drive to the dolphinarium, time to change and the briefing.
What time does the programme take place?
Pickup is between about 15:00 and 15:30, and you’ll be back at your hotel between about 17:00 and 17:30. We’ll put the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket.
Where does the swim take place?
At the Kemer dolphinarium, inside Moonlight Park.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
You don’t need to be a strong swimmer. What matters is feeling comfortable in the water and listening carefully to the dolphinarium staff. The instructor stays close by and supervises the whole time.
From what age can children swim with dolphins?
Children can swim with the dolphins from the age of 6. Children aged 0–5 don’t swim with the dolphins.
Are photos and videos included in the price?
No, photos and videos are paid separately. They’re usually taken by the dolphinarium’s photographer. After the programme you can look through them and buy them only if you want to.
How much do the photos and videos cost?
The exact price is quoted on site once you’ve seen the photos and videos. It depends on the package you choose and the dolphinarium photographer’s terms, and you can discuss it with them directly if you like.
Can my family take photos of me?
Yes, family members or companions can usually take pictures from the side if the dolphinarium’s rules allow it. However, they usually can’t get as close to the dolphins and the swimmer as the staff photographer.
Can we swim with the dolphins after the regular show?
Swimming with dolphins is a separate programme and isn’t included in the price of the regular show. If it’s the swim you’re after, it’s best to book this programme in advance.
What time is hotel pickup?
We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier, between about 15:00 and 15:30. We’ll put the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket once your booking is confirmed.
What time will we be back at the hotel?
Guests are usually back at their hotels between 17:00 and 17:30. The exact time depends on where your hotel is, on traffic and on the transfer arrangements.
