Dolphins are unique creatures. Without exaggeration, everyone is in love with them: both children and adults. Sometimes dolphins can be found in the sea, very often they swim very close to people. But you can visit well-equipped dolphinariums, where dolphins are kept in good conditions. "Artists" will show a wonderful performance, demonstrate all their skills and will not leave anyone indifferent.
Dolphinarium "Nemo"
Dolphinarium in Phuket opened relatively recently, in 2015. The name of the dolphinarium is Nemo Dolphins bay. Performances are held here almost daily, except for Mondays. The hour-long performance, featuring not only dolphins but also fur seals, is truly impressive.
Dolphins, led by their trainers, jump, play, show various tricks, which cause delight and thunderous applause from the audience. And fur seals don't forget to blow kisses every now and then.
The dolphinarium hall in Phuket is enough to accommodate flax, and they can enjoy the show at the same timeabout a thousand people.
"Artists" came to Phuket from Ukraine, seven of them - five dolphins and two fur seals.
Where is the Dolphinarium
The dolphinarium is located in an area called Chalong, in close proximity to the Phuket Zoo. Of course, the question arises of how to get to the Dolphinarium in Phuket.
Since public transport on the island is poorly developed, there are few options to get to the dolphinarium on your own. First, you can take a taxi. Taxis can be ordered to any part of the island or "catch" any car passing by with special designations. But taxis in Phuket are not cheap, so be prepared to shell out a hefty sum even if it's not far away.
The second way is to rent a car. The cost of renting a day is often not much higher than the cost of a single trip in a taxi, however, during the rental period, you can visit not only the dolphinarium, but also many other attractions.
The third way is to buy a ready-made tour. There are quite a lot of tour agencies in Phuket, the prices are quite loyal.
The fourth option is to order tickets by phone given on the official website of the dolphinarium, and together with the tickets, order a transfer that will pick you up from the right place, and after the show will deliver you back.
It's easy to recognize the dolphinarium. A large building without walls resembles a tent, in the center of which there is a pool, and at the edges of the placefor spectators. The lack of walls doesn't mean it's going to be hot inside, as there are fans throughout to keep the show cool and comfortable.
Reviews
There are few reviews of the dolphinarium in Phuket, probably, this is due to the fact that the dolphinarium has been operating for only about two years. However, all the responses that can be found on the Internet are positive. Little travelers are especially delighted with the performance, they also note the good organization, excellent staging of the performance, but the dolphins … Their artistry, perkyness and smiles cause complete delight in the audience.
Those who take tickets to the front rows are given raincoats, because dolphins are very mischievous and can splash.
Special delight in the reviews of those who managed to swim with dolphins, take pictures with them or just pet them.
Prices
Prices per performance depend on how far the seats are from the stage. The most expensive seats are on the first and second rows: an adult ticket costs 1,000 Thai baht, and a child ticket is 600. Tickets from the third to the fifth rows are already a little cheaper, an adult ticket at the box office will take 800 baht, and a child ticket will cost 500 baht. Next come seats with a cost of 600 baht for an adult ticket and 400 for a ticket for a child.
But from any row and from any seat you can see the performance perfectly, so this is most likely a matter of personal preference.
After the performance, viewers can enjoy additional services thatpaid separately. For 5,000 baht you can swim with dolphins or do royal diving, but an unforgettable photo on your camera with an artist right on stage will cost 400 baht.
In order to understand the cost of a performance in rubles, let's use simple arithmetic. 1 baht is on average equal to 1 ruble 80 kopecks.
Conclusion
Dolphinarium in Thailand in Phuket is a must-see, especially for those who come to the island with children. Little travelers will no doubt be delighted with the show. However, adults will also not remain indifferent to the beautiful dolphins and fur seals.
It is also worth adding that you can get to the performance on any day of the week except Monday. There are three sessions during the day - at 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00. Ticket offices start working from 10 am. Since the dolphinarium is spacious, it is worth arriving a little earlier than the show, so as not to miss all the fun while standing in line. On the official website, you can find information about special offers and promotions, thanks to which you can save a little when buying tickets.
