Dolphin & Sea Lion Experiences with Waterpark Access – Atlantis Dubai
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Two Amazing Experiences in One Ticket: Animal Encounters + Waterpark Access!
At Aquaventure’s Atlas Village in Atlantis Dubai, you can meet playful Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins and friendly sea lions in a truly iconic setting. Whether you want to wade in for a swim, enjoy a shallow-water meet-and-greet, or snap the perfect selfie, there’s an experience for everyone. Even better, every ticket includes full-day access to Aquaventure Waterpark.
Our guide to Dolphin & Sea Lion Experiences at Aquaventure’s Atlas Village
The incredible resort destination of Atlantis, The Palm is full of unforgettable experiences, but few compare to meeting the gentle marine residents at Aquaventure’s Atlas Village.
Here, three crystal-clear lagoons are home to playful Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins and curious sea lions. Choose from a variety of shallow or deep-water encounters, all guided by qualified marine specialists who help create a safe, respectful and exciting environment.
Best of all? Every animal interaction includes full-day access to Aquaventure Waterpark and the resort’s private beach, so your ticket gets you double the fun!
Choose Your Experience (Each option includes 30-minutes in the water with the animals:)
- Dolphin Encounter: Wade into waist-deep water for a magical face-to-face moment with a dolphin. Learn all about their behaviour, biology and personality in a relaxed group of no more than 10 guests per dolphin.
- Dolphin Swim: Confident swimmer? Dive into deeper lagoon waters and snorkel alongside a dolphin! This intimate swim is limited to just 6 guests per dolphin and offers a once-in-a-lifetime memory.
- Dolphin Meet & Greet: Prefer to stay dry? Say hello to one of Atlantis’s dolphins in a safe, dry setting. Perfect for all ages, this experience offers close-up photo ops and trainer insights without getting wet.
- Sea Lion Encounter at Atlantis Dubai: Meet charming sea lions indoors at Atlas Village. Learn about their care and conservation, then enjoy a playful interaction designed to inspire respect for marine life.
Good to Know:
- Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 who is also participating in the interaction.
- The maximum permissible ratio of adults to children is one adult to three children under the age of 12 years of age.
- There is a minimum age requirement of 8 years for the Dolphin Swim & Sea Lion Encounter.
- Atlas Village is part of the Kerzner Marine Foundation, Dubai’s first marine resource and rehabilitation centre—dedicated to protecting and educating about ocean life.
- Spectators are welcome, but they must purchase an Observer Pass locally. The current cost is AED300 (subject to change).
Dolphin & Sea Lion Experiences at Aquaventure’s Atlas Village Reviews
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Lovely day experiencing dolphins up close at Atlantis.
Joanne Jones reviewed Dolphin Bay at Atlantis The Palm 12 May, 2025
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Jo Rowbottom reviewed Dolphin Bay at Atlantis The Palm 26 Sep, 2024
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Amazing Experience. Our 11 year old loved every minute of it.
Emmalene Chisholm reviewed Dolphin Bay at Atlantis The Palm 24 Apr, 2023
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Had the most amazing time! Well organised and a must as a once in a lifetime experience! Aquaventure was just brilliant!
Trusted Customer reviewed Dolphin Bay at Atlantis The Palm 24 Jun, 2022
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Easy to book and easy to pay. Also, we had to exchange the voucher for tickets at the counter at the Atlantis and everything went smoothly.
Gabriela Genoiu reviewed Dolphin Bay at Atlantis The Palm 15 May, 2022
