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Sunday, 06 March 2011 07:12 |
Freedive with dolphins
Dolphin Pacific office is located a few minutes walking distance from the base of Sam's Tours at Neco Marine. Neco Marine to a very interesting place. Here is a dive shop, bar, outdoor swimming pool, probably also for the guests as well ... free WiFi. Probably the only free internet access in Koror - but this can not be easy to say after a few days in the city.
The most sensible seems to freediving. First, the boat takes passengers from Neco Marine. "Played" is a scene of farewell to the boat leaving the sea, or an employee of Dolphin Pacifics is waving on the pier until the ship disappears below the horizon - it is probably mainly an attraction for the Japanese, who dominate here as customers. Transportation takes less than 10 minutes. Then listen to "lectures" about the origin of life and dolphins. There are 7 dolphins, of which two "babies". Older are about 14 years. They are "imported" from Japan. It's a different species than those which can be seen in the sea (Spinners). They are bigger and less "aggressive." It is easier to train them. The major can also find out that the dolphin's skin regenerates itself every 2 hours.
After hearing the talks comes time for the first attraction, the mandatory $ 30 - Close Encounter. To show the skills of dolphins. Group 4 people - customers - is becoming next to each other and follow the instructions of a trainer. Dolphin jumps or gives fins depending on the gesture shown. You can then purchase a picture with a dolphin - but rather an option for people who do not plan subsequent activities. Custom camera should be left in the glove compartment. Also, do not have any chain letters or dive computer, because dolphins can react. If the goal is just to check how it feels to touch a dolphin, this appointment may be terminated.
If you purchased an additional package, depending on what you listen briefing and demonstration on how to and how not to dive. Dolphins are sensitive to sudden movements and hitting the flippers in the water. Therefore, when freediving fins should not be used on the surface. Only after immersing the whole body can use the fins - the instructor explained it very well, including the demonstration. In addition, practicing with people who did not attempt such a dive to the entrance to the pool with the dolphins there were no problems.
Is the most awaited moment. With four people in the water and three large dolphins (each about 2.5 meters), getting a bit crowded. Additionally, you should just dive between the bridge on which they stand trainers and trainer in the water, so we have a square with sides of about 5 meters. Dolphins react quite correctly. Just take the plunge to 2 meters draw the hand and they dive for us and touch the nose of an open hand. Then, even a minute and slowly plunged ascent. The first time, unfortunately, does not go perfectly. Coach speak Japanese due to the two Japanese tourists (she is also Japanese.) Dolphins submerge and emerge next. You can, of course, even a hug. At times, however, the piston is large and you wonder if the dolphin does not strike a fin in the wrong direction. A trainer also demonstrates how to control the dolphins. On her gestures dolphins plunge with her and then sailed side by side pulled her up and down. The pool is about 5-6 meters deep. Diving takes about 15 minutes.
At the end you learn that Doplhins Pacific is a non-profit organization. It was founded by the daughter of co-founder of Sony. I do not know how it really is, but at a price of $ 130 per person for 2 hour visit looks like a rather expensive event. The same amount of free days diving with two dives and a good lunch. |
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