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ENGLISH Whether you want to support such shows and thus the attitude of these wonderful animals in a confined space, everyone must decide for themselves. Of course, there are differences in the quality of the various forms of such places worldwide - but for sure dolphins do not have enough "run-off" there. In my case, the decision of the visit was taken from my family, in particular from the children. The prices are here, as well as elsewhere in Thailand, for "non-Thai" significantly higher - you can save online, but on the spot only bookings are made the two days before were accepted. We took ad hoc the cheap seats of the 5PM show - for three Thais and a Farang together 1500 THB. According to the organizers, there are three daily shows at 11AM, 2 and 5PM, each lasting 45 minutes, of which nearly 20 minutes are "managed" by two seals at the beginning. If you pay a lot, you will get wet in rows one to three - but you may also hug the seals when they make their round through the hall. Otherwise, there are only 3-4 meters between the rows of seats. In addition - if you value it - extra costs for photos with the animals or for the maximum of 12 people limited swimming with the four dolphins. The show was nice and the animals and the coaches all seemed to enjoy it. An accomplished moderator led partly in four languages through the show. You saw a lot of jumps, could observe the animals well and also the coaches brought full commitment. So, decide for yourself - if you can - if you want to visit Dolphins Bay Phuket. At the cash desk can be paid by card. Feel free to follow my Google Maps profile, check out my other reviews and be sure to visit foodadvisorblog! DEUTSCH Ob man derartige Shows und somit die Haltung dieser wunderbaren Tiere auf engstem Raum unterstützen will, muss jeder für sich selbst entscheiden. Sicher gibt es bei den verschiedenen Ausprägungen solcher Orte weltweit Unterschiede in der Qualität – aber ausreichend “Auslauf“ haben die Delphine glaube ich dort nie. In meinem Fall wurde mir die Entscheidung des Besuchs - trotz Engelszungen – von meiner Familie, sprich insbesondere von den Kindern abgenommen. Die Preise sind hier, wie auch andernorts in Thailand, für “Nicht Thailänder“ deutlich höher – man kann zwar online sparen, aber vor Ort werden dann nur Buchungen die zwei Tage zuvor getätigt wurden auch akzeptiert. Wir haben ad hoc die billigen Plätze der 17:00 Uhr Show genommen – für drei Thais und einen Farang zusammen 1500 THB. Laut Veranstalter gibt es täglich drei Shows um 11:00, 14:00 und 17:00 Uhr die jeweils 45 Minuten dauern, wovon zu Beginn knapp 20 Minuten von zwei Seehunden „bestritten“ werden. Wer viel zahlt wird dann in Reihe eins bis drei auch ordentlich nass gemacht – darf aber auch die Seehunde knuddeln, wenn diese ihre Runde durch die Halle drehen. Ansonsten liegen lediglich 3-4 Meter Entfernung zwischen den Sitzreihen. Hinzukommen – wenn man Wert darauf legt - extra Kosten für Fotos mit den Tieren oder für das auf maximal 12 Personen beschränkte Schwimmen mit den vier Delphinen. Die Show war nett gemacht und die Tiere sowie die Trainer schienen allesamt Spaß daran zu haben. Ein versierter Moderator führte teilweise vier-sprachig durch die Show. Man sah viele Sprünge, konnte die Tiere gut beobachten und auch die Trainer brachten vollen Einsatz. Also entscheidet selbst – wenn Ihr dies denn könnt – ob Ihr Dolphins Bay Phuket besuchen wollt. An der Kasse kann mit Karte bezahlt werden. Folgt gerne meinem Google Maps Profil, schaut Euch auch meine weiteren Rezessionen an und besucht auf jeden Fall foodadvisorblog!
Erik SeidelErik Seidel
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I don’t normally give low rating reviews however after watching the show I really question the ethics of this. Dolphins undergoing prolonged stress usually have floppy fins (which these dolphins did have). There was various markings on the side of the dolphins, which when looking up close looked like scratches. Also asking a dolphin to carry a full grown man on its nose whilst swimming is un-natural and I can’t imagine that it wouldn’t cause damage over a prolonged period of time. The Russian instructors did not seem to care about the dolphins at all but rather just cared about the entertainment. The tricks by the seals and dolphins were impressive, however were done to obtain food as a reward (which the animals appeared desperate for the food). I think it would be good to see behind the scenes and I do wish I didn’t pay and encourage it. Also asking a dolphin and seal to spin 360’s on land continuously cannot be good for any of their health. I think it’s best to have a show where you can watch the dolphins do natural things or not one at all. I gave it 1 star as I do recognise the hard work by the DJ/lights tech people. However after seeing the dolphins up close who appear sad and not healthy looking, I wont recommend it. * please note that the other bad reviews have also highlighted the visible abuse you can see on the animals when you swim with them or get up close.
Lex WilliamsLex Williams
10
I would be careful taking your kids if blood bothers them. Early on in the show, a dolphin jumped up on the platform and the other dolphins started attacking it. I learned from the workers that this is something that happens during mating season. What I didn’t appreciate is that nobody did anything after it happened and the dolphin just sat there and bled in front of the kids for 15 minutes. It got to the point that my 5-year old asked to leave because it bothered him so much. I know this is something that’s tricky to control when animals fight one another, but I just didn’t appreciate how it was handled. I did reach out to them and they explained the situation: During the mating season, males can show aggression, people cannot interfere with this. At any other time, these animals are friendly, since they grew up together and have known each other since childhood. Dolphins are in good hands, if they need help they always get it. If we put it back in pool theirs fighting would be continuous . you should understand that that's is all nature instincts they are same like human with the same emotions and feelings and we know that and try our best to give them our care. All scratches he got, was not deep and treated with sanitizer , don't worry about that. You can come back any day and see him well and in good mood.
Christopher FroelichChristopher Froelich
00
Photo With Dolphin... We have visited this place after a city tour and selected for 5.00 pm show. Mainy this place running three daily shows for the visitors. There are 4 dolphin and 2 seals which is wonderful to see . The ticket cost varies with different seats such as the closer seats are expensive. The best option is second row with 400 bath photo with dolphin. Which is i opted for it. There different seats like VVIP(1200 Baht),VIP(1000 Baht)and DLX (700) and Standard . There are difference in people ice if you buy from agency .The VVIP seat is very near to the pool and it is great seat but expensive. When you seated near to the pool lot of splashes from the pool and they have provided for plastic disposable coat to cover. Also you need to take care about your phone and belongings when you seated near.The funny thing we have seen is the dolphin’s drawing, they are painting with nice sense. All kids like that moment and after that there are auction for it. The seals are coming near to the seats and they seems very well. The trainers take near to us and it was a great experience for me. Over whole this dolphin bay is very nice experience for us. (5 Star)
H KVH KV
30
Its hard to say... On one side show was nice, animals are nice and it was great experience. Quite expensive. Definitelly chraper seats have same view as VVIP... Swimming with dolphins have to be paid separately (show is not included). It was so nice to touch them and swim with them. Staff was nice and friendly. Before dolphins there was other show with seals. Botas show together takes 30-45 mins. But on the other side - there are 5 dolphins in one pool. And 2 seals. There are no other pool or space for them (from what we saw). Also you have to think about the training - How they achieved that those animals are willing to make show like this... I think its up to everyone if you want to see it and support... From my childhood I wanted to swim with doplhins, so I did it here. Even if this experience was so nice for me, I believe that dolphin was probably not as happy as I was. For me it was once an enought... :)
Tereza RohanováTereza Rohanová
00
🥰 It was totally a must go & great experience for me. I’m glad I made the right call. The show was only for 45-min & you may choose from the 3 showtime. I book my tickets from KLOOK & got the Regular seating. 💯 For better experience you should get the VVIP where you will get wet because of water splashing by the seals & dolphins. ⭐️ You can also take photos with the dolphin using your phones for 400THB. They will take the pictures for you & up to 4 pax. If you are in a big group then you have to separate. The toilets was sparkling clean. 🛵 I went there by renting a motorbike because it is 30min ride from my hotel Memory Boutique at Patong. Getting taxi & grab will be around 500THB one way. Renting motorbike is just 250THB/day. Since I’m a budget traveller, so I chose the cheaper option. Happy exploring. #nyonyakacaktravelog
Nyonya KacakNyonya Kacak
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33 50, Chalong, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83130, Thailand
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dolphinsbayphuket.com
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