10
Amazing Spots to Swim with Dolphins
Next to Humans Dolphins are one of the smartest animals on the
planet. Encountering them in the ocean can be a thrilling experience. Dolphins
are known to actively try to communicate with swimmers and often play and
engage in tricks. Some of the best places for swimming with dolphins are in the
tropical oceans but you will also find them in colder waters in places like New
Zealand and Iceland. Here is a look at some of the best locations around the
world where you can experience a swim alongside these inquisitive and friendly
mammals.
Key West is a city in
U.S. The warm waters that surround the Florida Keys are home to numerous exotic
sea life such as turtles, crabs and rays and also home to Atlantic bottlenose
dolphins. If swimming with dolphins has always been your dream, then a visit to
Key West could make it come true.
Dolphin Spotting in
Iceland has in recent years become very popular activity for visitors and
several operators around the country offer tours to see these majestic animals
in their natural environment. The best time of year to see dolphins around
Iceland is from April to October with the peak season in June, July and August.
The Indus River is a
major river which flows through Pakistan. Dolphins in Indus River, Pakistan are
one of the world’s rarest mammals and the second most endangered freshwater
river dolphin. These are also been referred to as the :side swimming dolphin”
because it is often seen swimming on its side and the “blind dolphin” due to
its extremely poor eyesight.
Hong Kong with a
plethora of tourist attractions such as Victoria Harbor, The Peak, Giant
Buddha, Disneyland, Ocean Park, Avenue Of Stars and Victoria Bay is regarded as
one of the top tourist destination within the Asian Continent. Pink Dolphins
were first observed in the waters around Hong Kong and the Pearl River Estuary.
There’s something therapeutic about gazing upon Hong Kong’s endangered ‘pink’
dolphins as they frolic in their scenic, natural habitat.
Spey Bay is a small
settlement in Moray, Scotland. It is a fantastic place to see dolphins, seals,
ospreys and learn about the amazing wildlife found in Scotland. The world’s
largest bottlenose dolphin here on the mouth of the River Spey, make it one of
the best places to go dolphin watching in the UK.
Hawaii is the only
U.S. state located in Oceania and the only one composed entirely of islands.
Dolphins in Hawaii are commonly termed as “porpoise” by local folks. In certain
areas in Hawaii, spinner dolphins are seen on an almost daily basis. Probably
since the islands have formed, the Hawaiian spinner dolphins have come into
nearshore daytime habitats along the west coast of Oahu. Travelers hoping to
swim with dolphins will almost certainly get that chance in Hawaii.
7. Vancouver, British
Columbia
Vancouver is a coastal
seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. Many of the whales,
dolphins and porpoise found throughout the world can be seen along the coast of
British Columbia. The British Columbia coastline is incredibly long and varied.
There are “inside passages”, “outside waters”, and millions of islands in
between. And there are whales, dolphins and porpoises that travel all the
waterways.
8. Virginia Beach,
Virginia
Virginia Beach is an
independent city located in the U.S. state of Virginia. Dolphins in Virginia
Beach are known to be smarter. They have a lifespan of twenty years and can
grow to be up to ten feet long. If you are interested in dolphin watching in
Virginia Beach, it is most likely that you will spot “Bottlenose Dolphins” as
they are the most common ones here. Secluded Sandbridge and the Chesapeake Bay,
the coastline of Virginia Beach is not to be missed as it’s a playground for
dolphins.
The Ligurian Sea is an
arm of the Mediterranean Sea, between the Italian Riviera and the island of
Corsica. The seas of Liguria and Corsica have a high concentration of marine
mammals. At Ligurian Sea you can monitor several species, including bottlenose
dolphins and the enormous fin whale – the world’s second-largest animal.
Originally known as
Charles Town, Nassau is capital of the Bahamas, is located on New Providence
Island. Nassau offer the most incredible dolphin encounters in the world. The
islands of the Bahamas offer plenty fun in the sun activities, but none can
compare to a personal encounter with a dolphin. You can also enjoy swimming
with dolphins here.
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