Program Details
This is a unique opportunity for those who wish to experience the ultimate human-dolphin connection with the best conditions in the world.
It is a group retreat experience shared intimately with a small group of like-hearted souls, letting go and relaxing. Many deep and lasting friendships will be made. The vastness of the ocean and sky creates timelessness and simplicity, supporting access to your inner world. Last summer there were many wonderful experiences with these friendly spotted Atlantic dolphins, and the ocean is so warm and clear!
"My heartfelt gratitude...thank you for a week of truth, seeing, playing, swimming, loving..." Colleen, California
The Human-Dolphin Connection
May - October
This is our regular program. We are scheduled to go out on the boat each day to connect with the dolphins. Usually we have a picnic lunch on the boat or a deserted island beach. We will also visit the Atlantis Stones and snorkel at coral reefs with hundreds of tropical fish.
There will be one group session every day, either meditation, yoga, Quantum Light Breath or Insight Circle, whatever feels appropriate to support connection with the dolphins with awareness and open heart. Of course everything is optional. Participate if it feels right for you or you may simply prefer to relax on the beach. Individual massage sessions will also be available.
For more program details see our Q&A page.
Special Programs
May - October These weeks include our regular Human-Dolphin Connection program plus a little extra love, light and laughter.
Click on the details buttons in the schedule below, for details of the program and the guest facillitator. There are also several special programs for families with young children.
Family Programs
We invite all children to our family programs
Children 12 and older can also come on other dates.
Childrens Discounts
up to 2 years- no charge,
2-11 years $400 discount,
12-17 years $200 discount.
Additional costs
Your travel costs to Miami/ Ft. Lauderdale
The seaplane cost to the Bahamas Island is $194.50 round trip, plus airport taxes.
(There is a discount for children under 12).
All group sessions are included; individual massage sessions are an additional cost.
Program costs are for each participant, a 25% deposit reserves your space.
Travel
Arrange your travel to Fort Lauderdale airport or nearby Miami airport in Florida. We then fly by Seaplane to the island (20 min flight).
Arrive anytime on the first day (Sunday). Fares are sometimes lower if you fly on a Saturday, (arriving a day earlier).
The hotel right is on the beach in Fort Lauderdale, (we can arrange extra days there if you wish to arrive earlier).
The next morning we go together on the 25min seaplane flight to the island. After checking into our rooms and having breakfast we go out on the boat to meet the dolphins and play in the warm Caribbean ocean! You will return to Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, arriving at midday. When you make your reservation we will give you more seaplane information.
If you plan to arrive in Miami or Fort Lauderdale a day earlier or stay longer after the program and explore Florida and the Keys we can help you with hotel accommodation.
Fort Lauderdale Airport is closest to the hotel, about a 15 minute taxi ride. Many budget airlines fly into here including: Southwest, Spirit, Jet Blue, Air Tran, America West and most of the large carriers. We fly to the island and return by seaplane from Fort Lauderdale Airport. If you are returning home via Miami Airport, it is a 1 hour shuttle ride.
Accommodations
Every program includes 6 nights accommodation.
The group accomodations are in the fishing village of Porgy Bay and just 200 yards from a beautiful beach.
The rooms are newly built and all are within 25 yards of the ocean. Meals are served in the group dining room in the main group house, where we can enjoy our meals outside on the terrace, overlooking the bay. It's not a regular holiday resort type of experience, the island is small and there are few tourists.
Program cost is based on double occupancy, sharing a room with a partner, friend or another like hearted participant. There are also some private single rooms available, if you prefer not to share.
All rooms are newly furnished with private bathrooms, air conditioning and wonderful sunrise views.
Meals
Three nourishing meals are provided each day on the island, including vegetarian, chicken or fish, except one evening out which gives you the opportunity to experience Caribbean food and island music.
The Boat, “DolphinQuest”
Each day we will go out on the DolphinQuest to connect with the dolphins....
Each day we will go out on the DolphinQuest to connect with the dolphins, it is a catamaran which makes it stable, unlike a regular monohull boat it doesn't roll from side to side, (which creates seasickness). Its a gentle introduction to the beauty of being out on the ocean. Its very comfortable inside and out, with plenty of places to relax in the shade or sun, wide rear steps give easy entry in and out of the water, mostly we will use the quiet motors and when we have a breeze we will sail along.....
Weather
The Bahamas is famous for its great weather, with lots of clear sunny days.
Average temperatures are :
April air 80f / 27c, water 77f / 25c,
July air 88f / 31c, water 84f / 28c,
October air 80f / 27c, water 79f / 26c.
Is this adventure for you ?
This is not a resort hotel or cruise ship type of experience. It is a group retreat/wilderness experience program providing a supportive and loving environment to connect with ourselves, each other, the dolphins and the ocean.
Group participants usually help out with things like the dishes, etc. It often feels like we have become a 'pod' ourselves after a couple of days. It can be a very powerful, heartfelt experience. There is laughter and tears. Many great new friendships are made. Most people have a great time during this adventure; however, it is not for everyone. If you have concerns or questions, please call or email us.
The island is small and quiet with few tourists. The Islanders are open and friendly, the children are delightful.
Space is limited each week so reserve your space as soon as possible.
See our Q & A page for additional details. For reservation information and to check available dates visit our contact page.
