I love dolphins but the water wasn't very clean...it was murky. It didn't feel like we had enough time with the dolphins in the water. But we still had a good time with them.

I just returned to Canada after a week in Varadero, Cuba. I was there with a few family members and friends to attend my sister's wedding, so our main focus was not sight-seeing and exploring Cuba. We, did, however, go to the dolphinarium one morning since my sister had promised her young daughter that we would. It was an unforgettable experience for me, and definitely one of the highlights of our trip (wedding notwithstanding)! The show itself wasn't spectacular but, as we came to find out when enquiring about the dolphins post-show with the trainers, two of the dolphins were rather out of sorts and less cooperative than usual, one having recently given birth and another being far along in her pregnancy. The trainers were extremely gracious about answering our many questions about the dolphins and the dolphinarium. I was completely caught by surprise when one of the trainers, sensing my keen interest, offered to take me over to the dolphins to get a kiss from them. It was an incredible experience to be so close to these intelligent, sensitive creatures and to have a chance to touch them and see them firsthand!! It has been days since our visit to the dolphinarium and we are all still talking about it! Those who dislike the idea of animals being kept in captivity to entertain and amuse us humans will be somewhat mollified to hear that the dolphinarium in Varadero is a large outdoor enclosure, very close to the sea, surrounded by lots of natural vegetation. I would certainly recommend a visit to the dolphinarium while in the Varadero area!

We got to do different kind of things with the dolphins in the water, they were really playfull and the staff very helpfull. I loved it!!

There were no dislikes at all, very friendly staff. Took 70 pics from digi cam! So i didnt waste anytime! They provide photos on site, for a moderate fee. Also video vhs pal/ntsc, is available to capture your special day! LOOK AND LISTEN ! ME AND MY PARTNER STILL HAVENT STOP TALKING ABOUT OUR DAY WITH THE DOLPHIN,S! Its got to be the best thing ive ever done, So much so that i got emotional when i got back to my hotel.... was soooooo happy! 100%true. Now do you want to go? 40yr old Englsh man.

I had such a great time there. I was a little nervous about the jellyfish and other fish in the water, but they didn't bite. Being around the dolphins was such an amazing experience. They are such gentle loving animals and so smart. They come up and kiss you and pull you through the water. they even jump over you if you lay back. It was a bit expensive, but worth it just to have been with the dolphins. They take your picture when you are in the water which cost $10.00 US. But its a nice keepsake. There is also a show to watch after the swim. We were there for about an hour and I think it cost around $70.00 US each. Like I said a little pricy but worth it. Have fun!

The experience is fantastic and the staff are wonderful, but COME ON! We shouldn't be paying to keep those dolphins in captivity, even if it is still "natural" captivity. They are meant to roam in MUCH larger areas than the one they have and I am sure the staff agree on this point as they are all very nice and obviously care about the animals. Take small trips to observe wild dolphins in the sea - don't swim with them, they don't want to swim with us.