[ No experience necessary! ]
Japan's first Pacific white-sided dolphins diving experience, swimming with dolphins in a pool!
Would you like to enjoy diving with Shimoda Floating Aquarium's popular Pacific white-sided dolphins?

• Program
• Price & rental fee
• Precautions
• Reservations

Program Contents

Since this is an experience diving, no diving license is required! Inexperienced divers are welcome.
All you need is a swimsuit and a towel, and anyone in good health between the ages of 10 and 64 is welcome to participate. After changing into a wetsuit, you will receive a brief lecture on diving from the instructor, Finally, you will enter the pool where the dolphins are waiting for you!
A professional instructor will accompany you in the water and take care of you, so even those who are anxious can rest assured that you will be taken care of. As you become accustomed to the water, the dolphins will become curious about you, circling the pool and approaching you head-on. The movement of the dolphins from the water is something special that you cannot usually see.
The all-glass pool allows you to see the diving experience from the outside, so you can take two shots with your family and friends during the dive! This program is recommended for parents and children! Curious dolphins may circle around you or peek at you from the front!

Open period

All year (excluding holidays)

Start time

Morning Session (9:30 am gathering)
Afternoon Session A (1:15 pm gathering)
Afternoon Session B (3:30 pm gathering)
*We will hold ＜Morning session: 1 or 2 times＞ / ＜Afternoon session: 2 times＞ per day.

Required Time

About 1 hours (including changing and lecture time)

Capacity

The maximum number of participants per program is 3.

Ages

Anyone between 10 and 64 years old and in good health is welcome to participate.
*Please check Conditions of Participation for the details.

Need

• Swimsuit (for warmth, you may wear a rash guard or similar item over your swimsuit)
• Towel (Towel to wipe face, body, etc. after show)
• Doctor's certificate (for those over 60 years old and those whose medical history is applicable)
• Parental consent form (for minors only)

Other

• Changing rooms and showers are available.
• Valuables can be kept in lockers.

Conditions of Participation

The following conditions do not apply to those who are not eligible to participate

• Those who are under 10 years old
• Over 65 years old
• Pregnant
• Scheduled to board an airplane within 18 hours
• Those who will travel to a high altitude (over 300m above sea level) within 18 hours
• Those who cannot walk by themselves
• Those who cannot follow the instructions of the staff will not be allowed to participate.
• And those with respiratory, circulatory, or cerebral nervous system diseases may not be able to participate even if they have a doctor's note. Please call us for details.

If you are 60 years of age or older or have any of the following medical conditions, a doctor's note is required.

• Do you currently have an ear infection (otitis media or otitis externa)?
• Have you ever had an ear infection? Have you also ever had hearing loss or dizziness?
• Have you ever had ear or sinus surgery?
• Do you currently have a cold, congestion, sinusitis, or bronchitis?
• Have you ever had respiratory illnesses, severe hay fever or allergies (sleeplessness, cedar asthma, shock, etc.) or lung problem
• Have you ever had a pneumothorax or had chest surgery?
• Do you currently suffer from asthma attacks? Also, have you ever had emphysema or tuberculosis?
• Are you currently taking any medications that affect your mobility or mental health (e.g., drugs that make you drowsy, psychiatric drugs, etc.)?
• Do you have behavioral problems (e.g., hyperactivity, mental disorders), mental or physical illnesses, or nervous system illnesses?
• Are you currently or potentially pregnant?
• Have you undergone colostomy (colostomy)?
• Have you ever had heart disease or a heart attack? Also, have you ever undergone heart or vascular surgery?
• Have you ever had hypertension or angina pectoris? Are you currently taking any medications to treat your blood pressure?
• We ask this question to those who are 45 years of age or older. Has anyone in your family had a heart attack or stroke?
• Do you have a disease that does not stop bleeding or any other blood disease?
• Have you ever been told you have diabetes?
• Have you ever had seizures such as loss of consciousness, fainting, convulsions, or epilepsy? Are you also taking any medications to prevent these?
• Do you have back or limb impairments due to injury, fracture, surgery, etc.?
• Have you ever had claustrophobia, open (square) phobia, or panic attacks?

*Please note that if you do not bring a medical certificate, we may refuse your request.

Experience Schedule

Price & Equipment rental fee

Trial Fee

13,000 yen per person
*Included: Equipment rental and cylinder fee, insurance, instructor fee.
*Not included: Entrance fee to Shimoda Floating Aquarium

Cancellation Policy

Precautions

• On the day of your reservation, please be sure to arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time.
  If you are late, you will not be able to participate. Please allow plenty of time for your visit.
  If you are not able to make it on time due to some reason or traffic congestion on the day of the event, your reservation will be cancelled.
• Cancellations made 2 days before, the day before, or the day of the event will be subject to a cancellation fee.
• Cancellation by the customer due to illness or other reasons on the day of the reservation will be subject to a full cancellation fee.
  Please note that no refunds will be made in the event that you are unable to enter the water for any reason.
• No one who has been drinking or is under the influence of alcohol on the day of reservation will be allowed to dive.
  In such a case, the cancellation will be made at the customer's convenience and a cancellation fee will be charged.
• Pregnant women, people with hearing impairments, and people who have difficulty walking are not allowed to participate.
• To prevent decompression sickness, boarding of airplanes and travel to high altitudes (Altitude 300m or higher) are not permitted for 18 hours after the completion of dolphin diving.
  Even if you are going to Numazu via Amagi Pass, always wait at least 18 hours before moving on.
  If you wish to return home without leaving any time after diving, please take the West Izu route if you are returning to Nagoya or the East Izu route if you are returning to Tokyo.
• 【For those attending the 3:30 pm- program.】
  After the program, the Aquarium will be closed and you will not be able to visit the museum or purchase souvenirs.
  If you wish to purchase souvenirs or other items, please do so before the program begins.
• If you have any health problems, you may not be able to experience the program even after receiving your reservation. Please understand this in advance.

Dolphin Diving Reservations

*Please make a reservation at least one day in advance. (During the period from December to March, reservations must be made 3 days in advance.) Payment must be made by Visa or MASTER card for online reservations. Please check FAQ page if you have quetions. Please contact us for other inquiries.