About Us

Director Andrew Parker

Waking from a dream and the vision of swimming with Dolphins and Autistic children, in 1996, Andrew began an odyssey of adventure, one that would transform him from a humble residential builder and developer, to one of Australia’s leading dolphin experts and facilitator of Dolphin Assisted Therapy.

This journey has taken Andrew around the world as he gained the experience and knowledge required to design and be approved, the first in water wild dolphin swim program ever licensed in NSW. Andrew includes in his network many leading experts, researchers and “dolphin people” who share his vision and passion for Dolphins and Whales.

As a father of four young boys he is excited about working with youth and currently resides as president of the Newcastle NSW Australia based charity RUSH Haven Inc. Andrew has recently joined ORRCA as part of the trained marine mammal rescue unit and highly recommends the organisation.

Andrew Parker Director and Founder Dolphin Swim Australia

Andrew shares his knowledge of Cetaceans, his passion for training and achieving results, spirituality and joy with the help of an enthusiastic team and the wonderful and loving Dolphins with as many people as he can aboard the 50 foot catamaran “Imagine” at Port Stephens.

Andrew is very proud to lead Dolphin Swim Australia’s team of professionals who are committed to assisting human’s to experience a greater in water understanding of their environment and the amazing dolphin family.

Elise Parker (Bailey)

Dolphin Biologist

Elise is DSA’s most experienced researcher and heads the research team and swim permit compliance onboard at DSA, bringing her extensive experience in dolphin behavior to the fore through this unique open water dolphin swim program.

Elise is originally from Los Angeles California, where her talents as a film maker, videographer and producer saw her produce, direct and star in her own TV series Elise Bailey’s Enchanted Oceans. Here now in Australia, joining the team in this world first human / dolphin interaction project and producing quality wildlife documentaries in her spare time.

Elise Parker Biologist

Frank Future & Yves Papin Imagine Cruises

“Imagine” is an exciting vessel to work on and has attracted some very experienced captains and crew. All Imagine Cruises skippers are fully qualified and very experienced ships masters, personable, approachable, well-informed and passionate about the local Port Stephens environment. Together with the crew of Imagine they will look after your safety and comfort and give you a friendly and fascinating interpretation of the Australian NSW Mid North Coast environment and the complex behavior of the dolphins and whales that are the stars of the show.

Imagine Cruises’ principals, Captains Yves Papin and Frank Future are both naturalists, deeply committed to the protection of dolphins and whales and their marine environment. Frank is currently secretary of Whale and Dolphin Watch Australia and an official observer at the annual International Whaling Commission meetings.