The best dolphinariums of Crimea

A visit to the dolphinarium is ideal for a family pastime. In some dolphinariums, you can even swim with dolphins. Today, the Crimean peninsula is a fairly popular place for recreation, but not everyone knows that dolphinariums are one of the attractions of the Crimea, since there are quite a few of them concentrated on the territory of the peninsula. Let's look at the most popular dolphinariums in Crimea, what are the features of each of them, and how to get there.

Dolphinarium is a great way to relax. The peculiarity of this place is that you can enjoy the company of not only dolphins, but also other marine life. It should be noted that there are quite a few dolphinariums in Crimea. They are mainly located in the major cities of the peninsula.

Dolphinarium "Aquatoria" is located in Big Yalta. This aqua complex is unique because it was built using special technologies that are suitable specifically for water centers. Locals call dolphins not just animals, but also actors, because they behave like full-fledged theater actors. They play great during the performance, and even improvise.

This dolphinarium is located in the village of Vinogradnoye, which is near Livadia. It should be noted that the performances are only available during the holiday season, namely from May to September. Show programs are held twice a day. The cheapest tickets can be purchased for the side sector (400 rubles), and a VIP seat costs 1000 rubles.But at other times you can swim with dolphins, which is available on a regular basis.

Nearby dolphinarium you can visit such places as:

• turtle farm - the first on the peninsula;
• aquarium;
• entertainment "House upside down";
• UFO Museum - full-length reproductions of aliens are presented;
• wellness center - dolphin therapy sessions are held.

Dolphinarium called "Koktebel" has been pleasing locals and visitors for 11 years already. It is an entertainment center and a scientific institution, since the employees of the complex do a lot to protect and protect the inhabitants of the sea. The task of each show program is to show viewers how smart and unusual mammals are. On average, the performance lasts one hour and includes quite a few vivid performances: juggling, funny dances, various tricks, funny scenes, and so on.

Dolphinarium "Koktebel" is located in Koktebel, on the embankment near the water park. It operates exclusively from May to September. Every day, except Monday, three show programs are provided to the audience. A ticket for adults costs 800 rubles, and for children - 400 rubles. Children under 5 years old can enter free of charge, but must be accompanied by an adult. You can take pictures with a dolphin for a fee, as well as swim. Of course, this pleasure cannot be called cheap.

If we consider the disadvantages of the Koktebel Dolphinarium, then it is worth noting high prices, few performances per day, and not very comfortable small seats. But the advantages are that the entertainment program is very interesting, performances are performed outdoors and, of course, the professionalism of the staff should be noted.

It is quite easy to get to the Koktebel Dolphinarium - you can walk from the Koktebel bus station to the embankment. Travel time will be approximately 15 minutes. Further along the embankment in 7-10 minutes you can reach the dolphinarium at a slow pace.

Dolphinarium "Nemo" is in great demand today, although it has been operating recently. It was opened in 2012, but only in 2014 it began to work on a permanent basis. Each performance is held at the highest level. Actors engage visitors to bring more positive emotions. After the show, you can take a photo or order a dolphin therapy session.

Dolphinarium is located in Feodosia, near the popular "Golden Beach". It is year-round, although there are some changes in the schedule of performances. There are usually three performances a day. Children under five years old will be able to enjoy the show for free, but only if accompanied by their parents, for whom the ticket will cost from 500 to 800 rubles.

After the performance, the audience noted that the actors were mesmerizing with their play, but the prices are high, and it is also not easy to get to the dolphinarium on your own... From the bus station of Feodosia to the dolphinarium there is a route taxi №6. If you need to get from any other point in the city, then you should focus on the Golden Beach.

In this city there are two magnificent dolphinariums at once.

• "Watercolor"... It is a year-round venue that can accommodate up to 700 spectators. It is located near the central embankment of Alushta, which is an indisputable advantage. "Aquarelle" is located near the embankment of the Alushta Aquarium and trolleybus ticket offices. The ticket price depends a lot on the sector. The most expensive ticket is 1000 rubles, but for children under three years old admission is free. Aquarelle can be reached in 15 minutes on foot from the Alushta bus station.

• "Nemo"... This venue is in great demand, as each performance has about 800 spectators. In addition, "Nemo" is engaged in the protection and study of marine mammals. It is located in the city center, close to the "Spartak" stadium. Children under the age of five have the opportunity to enter freely, the most expensive ticket is 800 rubles (these are the first rows).

These two dolphinariums are open all year round, but the schedule of shows, as well as the number, varies depending on the season. Monday is a day off. Dolphinarium shows are in great demand.

The Dolphinarium in Evpatoria was opened back in 1996, but only in 2012 it received its own rather spacious building. The luxurious building has a sliding dome and a capacity of up to 800 seats, which has allowed the establishment to rise to a new level. In the Evpatoria Dolphinarium, you can see, in addition to dolphins, performances of fur seals and lions, bottlenose dolphins and beluga whales.

Dolphinarium is located on the central embankment of Evpatoria. There is a children's water park "Lukomorye" nearby. The dolphinarium is open all year round, but if it's not in season, performances are held every other day, while Monday is always a day off. On average, a ticket for an adult costs 1000 rubles, for a child - 600 rubles. But children under four years old can attend the show absolutely free. Of course, the prices in the dolphinarium are considerable, but the amazing acquaintance with the inhabitants of the open sea significantly smoothes this shortcoming.

You can get to the institution from the bus station - initially you need to take a minibus to the “Priboy” sanatorium, and then follow the signs to walk. The dolphinarium is located on the embankment of the city, practically across the street from the sea ticket offices.

This is a branch of the famous cultural and health-improving network "Nemo". The performance includes unusual numbers with marine life, play and stage nature, circus and acrobatic stunts. The establishment is located near the local water park, but it operates exclusively during the holiday season. Monday is a day off, performances are held every other day.

A ticket for children over 5 years old and adults costs 800 rubles. You can take pictures for free during the performance. Initially, the dolphinarium was located in a small building, but since 2017 the situation has changed radically. The dolphinarium has moved to a spacious building, now it works without interruption. He offers dolphin therapy, which has a positive effect on the well-being of children. It is worth noting that the prices are high, but the result is worth it.

The famous Dolphinarium "Delphinia Country" has been operating here for more than 20 years. The program of presentations is quite rich. Real professionals work here who take part in the "Morekit-1" program for the protection of marine life. The audience gets a lot of positive emotions during the performance, because the actors sing, dance, perform tricks, paint pictures, joke, play with the audience, and so on.

The dolphinarium is located on the bank of the Artbukhta in Sevastopol. You can see the ads during the holiday season - from May to October. Every day, viewers can attend three performances, with Monday being a day off. A ticket for a child costs 600 rubles, and for an adult - 1000 rubles.

You can get to the dolphinarium from the bus station of Sevastopol using a minibus.You need to take it to the bus stop "Ploschad Kornilova". If you get from the city center, then you need to take minibus # 7 or # 10.

Swimming with dolphins is one of the modern methods of treatment and recovery. Swimming with these marine life is very popular with children. Today, in almost all dolphinariums of the peninsula, you can swim with dolphins, but for a fee.

It should be noted that the performances in the Crimean dolphinariums are quite similar. Some establishments use more special effects or more actors. But in every dolphinarium you can enjoy contact with dolphins.

Today many dolphinariums of the peninsula offer discounts for local residents. So, let's take a closer look at the benefits for local residents.

• A 25% discount can be obtained at Koktebel, but it is valid exclusively during the off-season (from September to May). On average, the price ranges from 300 to 600 rubles.
• In the "Land of Delphinia", which is located in Sevastopol, city residents can get a 50% discount.
• Aquatoria Aquatoria offers a discount of 100 rubles on a ticket, and a swimming session with a dolphin costs 500 rubles. smaller.
• In the Yevpatoriya dolphinariums, benefits are provided at a rate of 50% for disabled people of groups 1 and 2, as well as large families. All participants of the Second World War can get to the show for free.

See the next video about the dolphinarium in Evpatoria.