Dolphin Cove, Ocho Rios

Advantages: EVERYTHING IN ONE AREA
Disadvantages: CAN COST A SMALL FORTUNE!

I went ot dolphin cove in november whilst i was in jamaica on business and was glad i went as it was a really good day out and was a nice way to spend some time chilling out after i had been working! I'll start with the prices and work my way along from there! we paid just under £100 per person for the swim program which is the best one you can do as it involves the swim with the dolphins and the interaction with them where they do the foot push ...
...you need the swim with dolphin program! we booked this before we travelled to jamaica as we heard that it would be difficult to get available once we were there as it's so popular - i would advise this also as when we were there we noticed that all the slots were full and the whole place was packed out all day. we had not arranged a transfer pick up (which you can do if you like but not sure how much this costs) so we made our own way from ocho ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent opportunity for those wild at heart/friendly helpful staff
Disadvantages: Expensive, especially with the tantalising merchanise !

I have done the dolphin "swim" programme at Ocho Rios twice now, and had the time of my life on both occasions. Previously, I had been to the man made resort in FL, where I swam along side one dolphin.It was lovely and alot of fun, but for those whole are looking for a real "experience" -Ocho rios is your place! I am not even very comfortable in water out of my depth, but was absolutely determined to do this. As it transpired, I was kept afloat ...
...(ie a kiss by the dolphin moment)-it can be, but is also left alone a bit for the traveler who wishes to go alone -- also, the staff are great at putting nervous people at ease -and at the end, you'll wonder why you were ever nervous at all! Also added is a glass bottom boat ride, a jungle trail and the opportunity to swim with sharks and rays in the price of the "swim with" ticket, so even though it is expensive - you now get a lot for your money ... Read review