Swim with Dolphins - Aquatic Marine Viewing Experience Program

Aquatic Marine Viewing Experience
” A breakthrough in Dolphin / Human interaction”

We did it!!!!

We are proud to announce that over six years of development and three years since the first application was lodged, Dolphin Swim Australia P/L, Imagine Cruises Port Stephens and DolphCom Solutions (yours truly) have succeeded :)

On the 11.01.10 Dolphin Swim Australia P/L was granted the first commercial license to swim with dolphins EVER issued in the state of New South Wales…. How cool is that?

The Aquatic Marine Viewing Experience (AMVE) is a breakthrough in dolphin / human interaction. Using specific approach techniques and relying on the dolphins amazing intelligence and inherent interest in the human animal, we now are able to share with YOU an open water, in-water dolphin experience daily (on demand), right here in the Blue Water Wonderland of Port Stephens marine park NSW Australia.

Be the first to join us on our special series of trials.

Become a dolphin researcher for the day, as we commence the most comprehensive migratory and distribution study of the “common” dolphin ever held and begin to understand the wonderful Dephinus delphi (the common dolphin).

Learn and understand more about these amazing beings (the dolphins) and their environment.

Here’s your chance to be involved!

Participate in one of three open water trials at a special discounted rate.

Trial One: Saturday - 27th February 2010

Trial Two: Sunday - 28th February 2010

Trial Three: Saturday - 6th March 2010

  • Maximum 20 swimmers 22 observers per program
  • Program commences 7.30am -12pm each trial day
  • Includes: Wetsuit (compulsory), mask and fins (supplied & fitted by Pro-Dive Nelson Bay.
  • Arrive Nelson Bay and get fitted for equipment 7:15am
  • Embark Imagine Dock C d’Albora Marina for groups and briefing 7:45am
  • Depart for the blue water wonderland and a whole lot of fun and adventure 8:00am
  • Over four hours of quality experience, superb training and invaluable information

The only licensed dolphin swim in NSW AMVE program value:

  • $229 per swimmer (minimum age 12years) waiver and booking form required. Includes equipment hire and GST
  • Observer $60 Includes GST
  • Special Trial Rate: $169 per person swimmers
  • $30 Observers
  • This rate is only available for 27th February, 6th & 7th March full rates apply after the trial period

Book Now with Andrew 0438444500
Or Imagine Cruises (Rick) 0249849000 please quote this newsletter for special rates.
You will be able to book on-line at the DolphCom website by 12th February until then please call.

Summer / Autumn Seaon Calendar

February
Saturday 27th Trial One (Andrew’s birthday swim)

March
Saturday 6th Trial Two
Sunday 7th Trial Three Special rate ends today
Saturday 13th
Sunday 14th
Saturday 20th
Saturday 27th
Sunday 28th

April
Saturday 3rd
Sunday 4th
Saturday 10th
Sunday 11th
Saturday 17th
Sunday 18th
Saturday 24th
Sunday 25th

May (Whale Season commences)
Saturday 15th
Sunday 16th
Saturday 22nd
Sunday 23rd
Saturday 29th
Sunday 30th

Rest of season and Winter swims mid-week on demand schedule TBA

  • All previous swim participants (2008-09) who have been offered another swim or may be holding a certificate / voucher from last season, this is your chance to come again over these three trials at no cost. these vouchers / certificates or agreements will become invalid after the trial period! This statement is published on the terms and conditions www.dolphcom.com.au
  • NB This is a new venture / new company! After the trial period has ended Dolphin Swim Australia P/L will not be obliged to honour these outstanding vouchers. If in doubt call now 0438444500 and speak with Andrew.

Swim with Dolphins for a once in a lifetime experience with wild and free short beaked Pacific Common dolphins.

Lead by Andrew Parker, the Dolphin Swim Australia team will take you on an amazing open water adventure to join the often hundreds of dolphins loving life, offshore in the marine park Blue Water Wonderland off Port Stephens New South Wales Australia.

  • Swim, observe and connect with wild short beaked Pacific Common dolphins
  • Learn how dolphins communicate and thrive in the ocean environment
  • Learn about our unique environment and how dolphins play their important environmental role.
  • Learn in the A.M.V.E dolphin swim technique
  • Learn about Port Stephens unique Marine Park and its history

The Aquatic Marine Viewing Experience ( A.M.V.E) will include:

  • Mask / snorkel
  • Fins
  • Wetsuit
  • Tea, coffee and water on board Imagine
  • NB A waiver is applicable. All participants are required to read, understand and agree to take full responsibility for their participation in the adventure

Cost: $229.00 swimmers $60 observers AUD Book Now

Location : Offshore near Port Stephens, New South Wales Australia.

Time: Be on the dock no later than 7.15am  on selected Saturdays and Sundays mid-week by demand

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Note : Minimum age 12 years. Children under 18 years must accompanied by an adult, have a waiver form signed by the legal guardian, be a swimmer and be physically capable.