Swimming with Dolphins in Malta

Those who have had close and intimate encounterssite throughout the swim session. A participant can
with dolphins say they experienced joy and peace ofpurchase the photographs from the gift shop at the
mind. Swimming with dolphins is rapidly becoming aend of the day.
very popular activity around the world - even in Malta.Children under 8 years, people suffering from a weak
There is only one facility in Malta that offers swimmingheart, low blood pressure, epileptic fits, physical
with dolphins. This is by the Mediterraneo Marine Park.disabilities and pregnant women are not permitted to
The activity involves only captive dolphins, and thereswim with dolphins.
have been protests from environmental groups theHowever, you should also keep in mind that you don't
world over against the park.have to be an excellent swimmer to be able to have
The park authorities say that swimming with theclose encounter with the dolphins. There are programs
dolphins is done in an orderly and sequenced manner.available for all levels of ability and for all ages. For
Swimmers are allowed to interact and swimming withthose not confident enough to venture into deep
dolphins for 20 to 30 minutes.water, there are programs that allow you to swim with
The park provides a professional photographer on thethe dolphins in shallow waters.