This is a program in which you swim with dolphins in a wide cove
wearing a wetsuit, mask snorkel and fins.
The dolphins are very curious and may circle around you or peek at you from the front.

• Program
• Price & rental fee
• Precautions
• Reservations

Program Contents

Open period

All year (excluding holidays)

Start time

• 11:00 am　Beginners and Experienced Snorkelers Course
  *This course is open to those who have never snorkeled before.
  First time snorkelers will practice how to use the equipment and how to swim in shallow water.
• 3:00 pm　Experienced Snorkelers Course
  *This course is for experienced snorkelers only.
• [During summer vacation (July 20, 2024 - August 25, 2024)]
  11:00 am～　Beginners and experienced course only

*Please contact our staff for more details.

Required Time

About 2 hours (including changing and lecture time) - Changing rooms, hot showers, and lockers are provided.
Time in the water: 30-40 minutes

Capacity

Up to 8 persons at a time

Ages

From 5th grade elementary school students and up to 65 years old (medical certificate required for those 60 years old and up)
*Available for those who can swim 100m or more.

Need

• Swimsuit, towel (rental available for a fee)
• Waterproof cameras are allowed.
  *We will not be responsible for any damage to data or the main body of the camera due to submersion in water, or for loss of the camera if it is dropped into the water during the program. Please bring your own camera at your own risk.

Other

• Changing rooms, hot showers, and lockers are available.

For customers who bring their own equipment

You may bring your own equipment.
Dolphins may playfully chew on the equipment, or the equipment may get caught on rocks or other objects, which may result in damage to the equipment. Please understand that we will not be responsible for any damage to equipment in such cases. If you are unable to use the equipment or are concerned about equipment damage, please use the rental service.

• Wetsuits Only full suits with a minimum thickness of 5mm may be used.
  *Light wetsuits (3mm), seagulls, rash guards, etc. are not allowed as dolphins may bite during playful behavior.
• Life jackets that are inflated with air can't be used.
• Marine shoes with designs that have holes or mesh material can't be used.
• If the heel of the fins protrudes too far, such as strap fins or fins for body boats, marine shoes are required.
• Masks and snorkels Only masks and snorkels that cover the nose can be used.
  *Swimming goggles are not allowed.

Price & Equipment rental fee

Price

7,000 yen per person
*Not included: Entrance fee to Shimoda Floating Aquarium, rental fee

Equipment rental fee

Cancellation Policy

Precautions

• Dolphins may bite, peck, kick, etc. as part of their playful behavior.
• Please be sure to consult with us once if you have a disability.
• Pregnant women, people with hearing impairments, people who have difficulty walking, and people who cannot follow staff instructions are not allowed to participate.
• This program doesn't use any bait. There is also no signing or other such activities.
  Since the dolphins are in their natural habitat, there may be times when the dolphins are not in close proximity and cannot be touched at all.
  Please understand that no refunds will be made in such cases.
• No cameras are allowed. Please note that we do not sell photos from the program.

Reservations

Reservations can be made on the website two months prior to the planned date of use. 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.