What People are Saying

 

It is the best animal encounter I have ever had!

Mason Johnstone

Words cannot explain this sensational experience when you are being dragged along by the boat and you’re seeing the dolphins play and swim and interact its like being in a nature documentary Wow! Amazing bucket list experience.

Brooke

Amazing experience, beyond everything I imagined. It was so humbling to be swimming with such amazing creatures

Patricia

I found the experience exhilerating and the staff friendly fun and confident. The dolphins are fantastic and I would say if you have the chance to do this, then do it!

Petra Caster

Insane:) One for the bucket list

Tyrone Johnstone

Thank you, it was lovely to have such a unique opportunity such as this, to meet with dolphins in their world.

Paula Harwood

Great chance to see wild dolphins close, on their terms.

Candice Moray

Awesome experience, can’t wait to do it again.

Tanya Lister

An allround great day. Funny and exhilerating, definately something everyone should try.

Robbie Patterson

The experience of actually swimming with wild dolphins was unreal. I recommend it to anyone.

Jessica Lowe

Thank you for the amazing experience, so exciting and memorable.

Angela Tatarow

Dolphin Swim Australia is more than just an adventure. It’s a trip into the world of one of the most peaceful animals, and its an honour to be considered a guest in their home. There’s more to this world than us! Love it, live it, see it!

Belinda Zimmerli Newcasle (204 Bell St)

Fantastic experience. 32 dolphins in one session, with us around us, mesmerising.

Nick Alexardis

This was a unique experience. We were amongst many dolphins in close proximity and able to view them clearly in their own environment. Awesome..

Dave Holton

For a girl from a country town (Glenn Innes) this was the absolute best first dolphin encounter.

Anna Muldoon  Sydney

This is an experience of a lifetime and I think that after doing this, I would like to have a career in this field (marine mammals)

Ali Baddah 16 years old Sydney

The experience was amazing. This was like nothing I have ever done before. I would recommend anyone to do it. To see the real, wild dolphins swimming with you and around you is just breathtaking.

Heba Baddah 13 years old Sydney

I would highly recommend this experience for young and old. Worth getting up early for and a memory I will always cherish.

Sandy Dang

Swimming with wild dolphins was such an amazing experience!. To be able to observe wild dolphins in their natural environment was a privilege and something I will never forget.

Danielle Gibson

Great people full of energy, supportive crew and amazing dolphins.

Mandy

A once in a lifetime experience never to be missed. Great crew, informative adventure seeking fun. Leaves you wanting to come back again and again. Dolphin Swim Australia brings you closer to nature like never before. 3D at its best!

Monica Davies

A relaxed, mind and heart opening cruise into nature.

Darren Borrino

A fantastic experience for humans and dolphins-what better way to experience dolphins than in their natural environment, on their terms.

Sarah Borrino

For those that have never experienced a close (natural) encounter with dolphins, it will leave you with an amazing sense of wonder and warmth.

Margaret

A sensational experience! A joy to interact with such majestic mammal, and the dolphins were great too:)

Michael Dawes

Brilliant, great amazing experience that will stay with me for a lifetime

Fiona Lawless

Loved, loved, loved it! It was an adrenalin rush plus with the dolphins swimming all around us. Legendary.

Emma Potts

This was the best day of my life. Better than skydiving! I felt a connection with the dolphins when I was in the water.

Yulia

I loved the experience, seeing the dolphins in their natural environment was awesome. I recommend the AMVE to anyone.

Niam Martyn Sydney

The dream of my life came true. It was so amazing. I am so happy I did it. I wish I could swim with dolphins every day.

Stefanie Daugel

An awesome magical experience.

Kath Miller

Hearing and feeling the dolphins sing was awesome! The dolphins seemed to want to be with us as much as we wanted to be with them. Highly recommended experience.

Aurora Davidson Sydney

It was a great experience to be so close to the dolphins in their natural habitat. It’s something everyone should experience in their lifetimes.

Cassie thompson

A truly unforgettable day and a most amazing feeling to interact with the most incredible beautiful creatures Thank you.

Macka Wallsend Newcastle

Exciting, unique, Informative. One of those days to remember.

James Kinch

I am 11 years old and have loved dolphins almost all my life, this was much better than seeing them in captivity. I absolutely loved it!!

Kellie Holmes USA

As a veterinarian the father of a dolphin fanatic, I honestly think that this interaction with wild dolphins is far better than the interactions we have had when viewing them in aquariums such as Sea World.

Chris Holmes USA

I had booked this experience two months in advance as we were traveling over Australia for our honeymoon and I am just so glad we found Dolphin Swim. This is the most beautiful and unique adventure I’ve had hands down.

Megha Gupta Switzerland

Once in a lifetime experience so just do it.

Kara Ward

This experience will stay with me forever. I have a new and passionate love for dolphins as a result of todays adventure.

Mark McDougall Sydney

A once in a lifetime experience. Absolutely better than swimming with dolphins in captivity! One for the greenies, absolutely 100% natural.

Leanne Thomas

At 67 it was an absolute blast! Stay calm and relaxed and experience the thrill…

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An amazing experience, I would do it again in a heartbeat! The experience of a lifetime…

Jen Jimenez

Awesome experience WHOO HOO.

Chris D

The experience of a lifetime! It was outstanding to interact with wild dolphins.

Liam Higgins

What a blast! This is a must do on your bucket list. I’m looking forward to coming back, thanks to everyone for such a great time.

Bruce Meyer

I never thought I could do something like this… the friendly staff helped me through the most amazing experience of my life

Kelly Burke

Once in a lifetime experience to get up close and personal with wild dolphins on their terms in the open sea.

Rose

An awesome adventure-more dolphins up close than I ever thought possible. Totally mindblowing..

Vicki Purcell

What an amazing experience, staff are friendly and helpful, willing to share their knowledge. The day exceeded my greatest expectations

Georgia Erwin Sydney

Just a dream come true. They are just beautiful and I don’t just mean the dolphins, the staff are great and supportive. You feel so safe.

Kamile Sutcliffe

Being in the water with 22 of the most beautiful creatures was amazing. The experience took my breath away. Dolphin Swim Australia nurture the dolphins on ‘their terms’. This is an unforgettable experience

Jane Cannon

The experience of a lifetime! I waited my whole life for the moment a dolphin swam next to me and it was even more magical when it happened.

Ben Sutcliffe Sydney

This was the greatest!!

Travis Swan

I had a wonderful experience being in the water with the dolphins, the staff were fantastic and very helpful and look after everyone. It is ultra safe, you are comfortably harnessed to the boat.

Margaret Streeter Sydney

Great communication, 10/10 presenter and staff, in just a few short hours you do and see what you would expect in Australia

Benoit K France

From the first moment on the boat I felt looked after and very safe. Great information, well presented. Awesome dolphin experience and I would recommend it to anyone.

Johan Allard

A must experience for any dolphin lover, whether in the water or just observing.

Sue Smith

A great dolphin experience, there are hundreds of dolphins out there!

Belinda Felton

Great experience with the dolphins. With the help of staff I overcame any fear I had of deep water. 10/10

Marcus

The best thing I have ever done. Staff and vessel were very supportive and friendly and made me feel very safe.

Ashleigh Gearin

An amazing experience. Viewing the dolphins from the boat and in the water were both exhilerating and enthralling. I really appreciateed the crews enthusiasm and expertise, they seem to know lots of individual dolphins by site.

Paul Stokes

Best experience, surpassed all expectations

Amanda Wellings

An up close, beautiful and personal experience with the dolphins that has left me smiling all day. Do yourself a favour, spend the money, it’s worth is and a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Lyn & Gav Melbourne

It was one of the most amazing things I have ever done. The training  was very informative and helpful. If I could do this, anyone can!

Scott MacDonald

The training made it very easy to prepare for what we were doing.The dolphin swim is a once in a lifetime experience. Its amazing to see the dolphins in their natural environment / surroundings. When you swim with them its like being part of the pod. It is an experience I will never forget.

Leigh MacDonald

Its a life changing experience. It is just thrilling to be interacting with dolphins in their habitat on their terms.

Elenor Davis

Thanks to all the staff of DSA for an exciting adventure of a lifetime. A must do, when in Port Stephens.

Tanan Mesic

I brought me paraplegic son Scott on the experience. The staff were very friendly and very helpful which allowed us to give him a truly great and memorable swimming with dolphins experience.

Ian New Zealand

Excellent fun, I wished it never ended. Will be back with my son who will love it.

Pat Pitt

The swim was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever done. It was such and honour to be able to interact with these amazing animals. It wasn’t just about watching / swimming with dolphins, the crew teach you how to communicate with them.

Evie Melbourne

I would rate the whole trip today a 10/10. The dolphins were swimming all around me and even right next to  me. The whole team was so nice and fun.

Dean Labroad

Presenter 10/10, support 10/10, vessel 10/10. The team made a safe environment for me to have a swim with the dolphins. It was perfect!

Jordan

The staff are amazing and its and amazing experience that I will never forget.

Olivia

AMVE experience priceless! Being so close to the dolphins left me speechless and with tears of joy. A once in a lifetime opportunity.

Lauren Newcastle

This concept is unique and very exciting. Deep ocean swimming with the pod is the closest and most intimate interaction that you can get. I am definately doing this again.

Dean E-H

Very well organised and a truly amazing experience. Absolutely worth it.

Jodie Elliot-Hilde

Awesome experience, awesome staff. A lifetime experience. Unforgettable..

Kerrie

Communication prior to the swim was excellent. We enjoyed watching the dolphins head toward us on the bow and play. The presentation was great, staff personable & professional and the vessel great. Fantastic experience.

Kirsty Newcastle

It was an absolutely amazing experience . I absolutely loved it. Thank you!

Sarah Grey Birmingham UT

An amazing experience. You feel very privileged to be sharing the water with these beautiful creatures and environment.

Richard Hyde Birmingham UK

This was the best experience I have ever had!! The most amazing people & dolphins too…

Marne Williamson Shoal Bay resort and spa

This was a phenomenal experience which I absolutely recommend to everyone. It’s amazing to interact with dolphins so closely.

Shawn Taylor

The people of Dolphin Swim Australia were so knowledgeable and friendly. It truly was an experience of a lifetime. Can’t wait to do it again.

Kristin

An amazing experience! It feels like you are travelling in and with the pod..

Casey Parkes Port Stephens Tourism marketing manager

A great experience, even for spectators

Louise

What a fantastic once in a lifetime experience.

Louise

One of the greatest experiences of my life! I’ve never experienced anything like it! I would recommend this dolphin swim to everyone.

Katy Sydney

OMG! This was amazing! It’s like watching a movie they are so close, I just loved it!!

Kirra PSTL

Loved it! One of the best experiences of my life

Tina Sydney

What an absolutely fantastic experience. Bloody awesome!! Add this to your to-do list.

Vicki

It was the best experience in my life! I want to do it again. They are exceptional creatures. Thank you thank you thank you. I don’t think I can say it enough.

Julie Simmons

I never knew that such an amazing opportunity existed to be able to see wild dolphins so close, and watch them in their natural habitat. UNREAL!!!

Walt Voight

I’ve worked with African elephants and now I can say I’ve literally swum with dolphins. These are the most magical experiences and I recommend them to everyone.

Andrea Voight

What a fantastic experience.Would recommend to anyone that loves that interaction with dolphins. Definetly something you have to do once in your lifetime.

Annette Duhring

Chase that feeling, its so appealing!

Matt Thompson

Excellent fun, full of joy, exhilerating! Loved it, thank you.

Jennifer Robson

Just again wanted to extend a big thank you for providing such an amazing experience on Sunday. It really is difficult to sum up in words how truly special the entire experience was. All of the elements that combine to make the experience – your enthusiasm and passion, Elise’s knowledge and ability to impart it to the layperson, the unique raw interactions with the dolphins, the contribution to dolphin research & eco-tourism in the area – make it a unique, awe inspiring experience.

Thanks again!

Fiona Coles Marketing Executive Shoal Bay Resort & Spa

Such a magical captivating experience. It was far more enjoyable that I could ever have imagined.

Rebecca Smith Shoal Bay Resort and Spa

The most amazing wildlife encounter ever! A must do for anyone with a love of dophins.

Nadine Bell

If you like dolphins at all then do this! Wild dolphins are the best, don’t see them in captivity

Micah Bell

The chance to get up close with such beautiful creatures is an honour in itself and is only enhanced by a fantastic crew with so much combined knowledge to impart. I learned so much and had great fun at the same time.

Alice King

Natural dolphins in a natural environment. Awesome stuff

Scott McGovern

This is one of the things to tick off your “bucket” listand believe me its at the top of that list. This by far overshadows any previous experience you’ve had with dolphin watching and captive pools. You need to get into the open sea, abandon any fears and feel free with these amazing creatures. It’ll open your mind and heart and will change your life. THANK YOU GUYS:)

Andrea Rivero

I rate the presenters highly, intelligent information, caring and joyful. Their support was very comforting. The experience: Sublime- Thank you for a wonderful morning of fun and excitement. Dolphins are majestic animals

Anon

I was happy with the dolphins
Caleb Thompson

Hi Andrew,

Just again wanted to extend a big thank you for providing such an amazing experience on Sunday. It really is difficult to sum up in words how truly special the entire experience was. All of the elements that combine to make the experience – your enthusiasm and passion, Elise’s knowledge and ability to impart it to the layperson, the unique raw interactions with the dolphins, the contribution to dolphin research & eco-tourism in the area – make it a unique, awe inspiring experience.

Thanks again!
Fiona Coles
Marketing Executive

Shoal Bay Resort & Spa

An awesome experience! Very well thought out and implemented. Safety is paramount to dolphins and people. A win win situation.

Maureen Toruey- Leahy

Absolutely beautiful! Warm welcoming people who want to assist with the contact with these beautiful dolphins.

Antoinette Sweden

Seeing how effortlessly they can travel at speed was incredible

Paul Luscombe

A fantastic and unique experience to be able to interact with these animals, a brilliant way to start my day!!

Richard McCormack

Dolphin Watch eat your heart out! I got to swim with a pod of dolphins at their speed…

Nicole Dallas

Thank you for providing the opportunity to have such an amazing experience connecting with nature. Such beautiful animals and so special that they want to engage with us by choice.

Angela Hawk

It was an exciting experience. I was a little nervous but the staff were very supportive and reassuring. We saw dozens and dozens of dolphins in the water. We also got to see a traveling whale from the boat and a big jelly fish.

Jacqui Fogarty

Yes! Absolutely the best. Dolphin Swim Australia is an absolute must do experience.

Alex Floro

A ‘whole ocean’ experience. Whole and holistic. Loved it Anon

As close to being in a dolphin pod as you can get. An allround fabulous ocean experience.

Jane Hall

Getaway program 16th March 2010

The only time I have felt at one with a wild animal. Wow! What an experience. Thank you.

Jason Dundas Presenter Getaway Channel 9

It was a ripper!!

Mick Malaleuca Backpackers

This is an experience that everyone must have in their life. The surreal feelings that overwhelm you as you view this unfamiliar world and watch the dolphins ‘human watching’ you, in inexpressible. The nature of such an experience has the ability to change your life.

Courtney Mason

It was a thrilling and first class experience

Michelle Malaleuca Backpackers

AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!! You feel like you are in the dolphins world….

Trial 27th February 2010

Absolutely amazing! Unlike anything I have ever done before!!

Madeleine Bond reporter NBN News

Very well organised and run. Andrew did a great job getting everyone in and out of the water. The crew were very friendly and helpful. Dolphins were very interactive and enjoyed playing with us.

Lynne Simpson Sydney

An amazing and breathtaking experience!

Emma

Thrilling and fun to be up close and personal with these awesome inquisitive creatures.

Mandy Graham Reporter Newcastle Herald

How lucky we are to have the dolphins in our backyard

Jennifer

An amazing experience definetly recommend it and would love to do it again.

Carl & Caleb Thompson

Pure magic, a great experience and loads of fun!

This was a truly magical experience. Surfing along in the ocean with the dolphins in front of me is something I’ll never forget.

Lesley Dutton

The following letters are a testament to our effort and achievements:

Hi Andrew,
Thanks for giving Jackson and Tynan the opportunity to go on the dolphin experience, they had a fantastic time and Jackson gave it a 9 out 10 which is high for him because he can be a tough cookie when it comes to handing out the points!

Karen R Port Stephens

This was the best fun ever! I was excited when we saw the dolphins and when we were going over the waves. I was happy on this trip because everyone was friendly

Renee’ O Black Hill

So relaxed, informal, fun people and great boat. I was elated excited and a little emotional as the dolphins are so amazing and exquisite. An absolutely positive experience and I absolutely recommend this adventure.

Elizabeth R Byron Bay

Felt uplifted when the dolphins were around, everyone did! Feel supercharged now.

Ray T Byron Bay

Awesome, excellent, excellent, excellent!!!

Noemi P GoldCoast

Enlightened with the dolphins around… Adventure…Freedom brother. Thanks heaps to all!!

Louis V G Brisbane

Emotional and blessed that I received some special times. I feel deeply in my heart how grateful and lucky I am

Isheeni Sydney

What I liked best was the company, weather, dolphins, comradeship and crew. Generally I feel happiness and relaxation, exhilaration and a sense of wellbeing. Now I feel satisfied, though sorry the experience is over.

Dr M A Burton

I like the dolphins and the island the best. I truly had the best fun ever and feel the whole experience was EXCELLENT!!

Sabina

Thanks again Andrew for two exciting and enchanting dolphin trips with so many smiles! Your enthusiasm and love for the dolphins is absolutely touching and makes one realise what life is all about. The present moment is all that is! Seeing my family with the dolphins and the dolphins with their babies was just awesome! It’s a well balanced program, supported by the nicest motivated and enthusiastic crew. You just feel safe and beautifully looked after with a nice ‘family’ atmosphere.

Susanne M Sydney

Program was a lot more exciting and full of adrenaline than I expected, briefing was quite informative well done.

Julian Sydney

To Andrew and the crew at Dolphin Swim Australia. Thank you all so much for the amazing opportunity of being able to swim so easily and freely with the large pods of dolphins that joined us on Saturday. I believe the dolphins are here on this earth to assist us to heal and i felt that everyone who experienced our swim received some sort of healing. I feel so different today there is just a lightness and sense of peace within me and all around me. I feIt the unconditional love that the dolphins have for us. And I feel they are a part of me and i am a part of them. I feel happiness and joy bubbling out of me every time i think about my experience. I know I am going to be a regular because I cant wait to get back out there. Hope to see you all again soon.
Thanks again

Love Karen