Discovery Cove, Orlando > Reviews

Advantages: a once in a lifetime experience that everyone should try
Disadvantages: cant think of any

...without a surprise visit to discovery cove to swim with the dolphins. After checking out the website for prices we knew that we would have to save pretty hard to make this dream come true but we were determined and saved for all we were worth, working overtime, saving birthday and christmas money etc. we finally had enough to pay for the tickets. We had read many reviews regarding this and the only criticism was the price, so many a night was spent ... Read review

Advantages: all inclusive eats/drinks/snorkeling...family friendly
Disadvantages: comes at a cost

This is a day not to be that will not be forgotten in a hurry. You truly are treated like a VIP, from the passes that you are given with your photograph on (I still have mine as a souvenir) to the complementary photograph taken by the scenery of the cove, with the lush greenery and brightly coloured flowers all around. Yes, you do know that this is going to be a magical experience from the moment that you arrive, and , if like us, the transportation ... Read review

Advantages: Great day out,Dolphin swim,free parking
Disadvantages: Cost for a large familly

...by accident I found the Discovery Cove website http://www.discoverycove.com and found that I could fulfil another dream during the trip. I won't bother you with prices etc as these can be seen on the web page and this is more about the day. Swimming with dolphins was top of my list of things to experience and now it would be possible. I booked a morning swim on the internet and so the visits to the Disney Parks had now taken a back seat. The Disney ... Read review

Advantages: Superb experience you feel really special
Disadvantages: Photo's and gifts are expensive

I have visited Discovery cove twice now, it is an amazing place. It is expensive but well worth it. It does pay to look around however but on average you could expect to pay aprox £140 for the dolphin experience and £80 without, make sure you get the double bungle where you get free entry to either Busche Gardens or Seaworld. There has to be at least one Dolphin swim experience to book. When you arrive in reception you are greeted by really ... Read review

Advantages: Swim with dolphins and tropical fish
Disadvantages: Can be a little expensive

Discovery cove enables you to experience the thrill of swimming with dolphins, sting ray and other tropical fish without the danger of the deep blue sea. First impressions At first you turn up to a very nice looking, almost paradise style reception centre where you get your photo put onto a pass for you to carry around. The staff are very welcoming as i am scared of going into water let alone swimming. I asked many questions and they reassured ... Read review

Advantages: Dolphins and snorkling
Disadvantages: Can only go once, not allowed to return :(

Three words come to mind when I think of this place, Oh My God!! I have just come back from Orlando and this has to of been the best place in Orlando. My favorite memory has got to of been when i swam with the dolphin and it is a must for anyone else who wants to go to Orlando. Discovery Cove is remarkable. Not only do you get to get to swim with a dolphin, you get to snorkle with schools of fish, pet stingrays (which is amazing), feed the stingrays ... Read review

Advantages: such a lovely day ouy and a great way to explore bthe depths of the ocean!
Disadvantages: a lot of money for a day out but well worth it!

Discovery Cove is situated in the Heart of Orlando, opposite Seaworld. Entrance To discovery, although expensive also inlcudes entrance to Seaworld. To swim with dolphins the total cost is $200 which workd out to be approximatelt £169. Within this price lunch, swimming in all the coves, wetsuits and snorkelling equipment is all included. The different coves include, one for stingrays, one for small sharks and a large pool which is used for normal ... Read review