Cruisers, make your trip unforgettable, book your Dolphin experience now!

Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday, from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Welcome to our Paradise

Meet, swim or snorkel with a dolphin

We emphasize care and genuine interaction between humans and dolphins. Experience dolphins in their natural habitat! Dolphin Academy provides unforgettable experiences for both young and old. Meet, swim or dive with a dolphin in either their natural lagoon or the open sea.

Welcome to our Paradise

Discover our activities

Dolphin Encounter

Get up close and personal with the dolphins in their world. You can’t get any closer than this! And no dive…

Dolphin Swim

Your day can’t get any better than with a swim alongside dolphins! Enjoy the unique and personal exper…

Dolphin Snorkel

This unique experience is offered in partnership with Ocean Encounters, a Curaçao’s Premier PADI and SSI…

A different philosophy

At Dolphin Academy, we are proud to be one of the only facilities in the world that works with trained dolphins in the open sea. The dolphins reside on the premises of the Curaçao Sea Aquarium in four primary lagoons interconnected by secondary basins and canals. The lagoons are in contact with the ocean, allowing a constant flow of fresh seawater and numerous fish and invertebrate species.

Experience an unforgettable day interacting with dolphins in their natural lagoon!


Prices from $114

Kids special $65 (1-4 years)

  • We provide an unforgetable experience
  • All lagoons are in contact with the ocean
  • Happy dolphins with Natural habitat

Plan your trip to Dolphin Academy

Enjoy educational and interactive experiences, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Ensure a hassle-free journey with one of the islands most reliable taxi service. Book with confidence to enjoy timely pick-up and return to the cruise terminal, so you can explore the island worry-free. Your comfort and punctuality are our top priorities. Book your taxi ride through the app by clicking on the button below, and travel with peace of mind.

Leave the cruise ship

8 minutes walk

Arrive at the taxi terminal

Leave taxi terminal

16 minutes drive

Arrive at Sea Aquarium Curacao

Walk to Dolphin Academy entrance

5 minutes walk

How to drive to
Dolphin Academy