The best dolphinariums of Crimea

A visit to the dolphinarium is ideal for family fun. In some dolphinariums you can even swim with dolphins. Today, the Crimean peninsula is quite a popular place to rest, but not everyone knows that dolphinariums are among the attractions of the Crimea, since quite a lot of them are concentrated on the territory of the peninsula. Let's look at the most popular dolphinariums in the 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 not only dolphins, but also other marine life. It is worth noting that in the Crimea quite a lot of dolphinariums. They are mainly located in the major cities of the peninsula.

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

This dolphinarium is located in the village of Grape, which is near Livadia. It is worth noting that the performances are available exclusively in 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 the VIP-seat costs 1000 rubles. But at other times you can swim with dolphins, which is available on a regular basis.

Nearby Dolphinarium can visit places such as:

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

Dolphinarium called "Koktebel" pleases locals and visitors for 11 years. It is an entertainment center and a scientific institution, as the staff of the complex do a lot to protect and protect the inhabitants of the sea. The task of each show program is to show the audience how smart and unusual mammals are. On average, a performance lasts one hour and includes quite a few bright 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, the audience’s attention is provided with three show programs. A ticket for adults costs 800 rubles, and for children - 400 rubles. Children under 5 can go for free, but accompanied by adults. With a dolphin you can take pictures for a fee, as well as swim. Of course, this pleasure can not be called cheap.

If we consider the shortcomings of the Koktebel dolphinarium, it is worth noting high prices, a small number of views per day, as well as not very comfortable seats of small size. But the advantages are that the entertainment program is very interesting, the performances are made in the open air and, of course, one cannot but note the professionalism of the staff.

Getting to the Koktebel Dolphinarium is quite simple - you can walk from the Koktebel bus station to the embankment. Travel time is approximately 15 minutes. Further along the embankment in 7-10 minutes, you can take a short walk to the dolphinarium.

Dolphinarium "Nemo" today is in great demand, although it works recently. It was opened in 2012, but only since 2014 began to work on a permanent basis. Each presentation is held at the highest level. Actors engage visitors to bring in more positive emotions. After the presentation, you can take a picture 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 submissions. There are usually three shows per day. Children under five will be able to enjoy the show for free, but only when accompanied by parents, for whom the ticket will cost from 500 to 800 rubles.

The audience after the performance noted that the actors are fascinated by the game, but the prices are high, as well as independently it is not easy to get to the dolphinarium. From the bus station of Feodosia to the dolphinarium there is a route taxi No. 6. If you need to get from any other point of the city, then you should focus on the Golden Beach.

In this city there are just two magnificent dolphinarium.

• "Watercolor". This is a year-round establishment that can accommodate up to 700 spectators. It is located near the central promenade of Alushta, which is an indisputable advantage. "Watercolor" is located near the embankment of the Alushta aquarium and trolleybus cash registers. Ticket price depends on the sector. The most expensive ticket is 1000 rubles, but for children under three years of age admission is free. “Watercolor” can be reached in 15 minutes on foot from the bus station of Alushta.

• "Nemo". This institution is in great demand, because each performance includes about 800 spectators. In addition, "Nemo" is engaged in the protection and study of mammals of the sea. It is located in the city center, near the stadium "Spartak". Children under the age of five have the opportunity of free entry, the most expensive ticket is 800 rubles (these are the first rows).

These two dolphinariums work all year round, but the schedule of performances, like the number, varies depending on the season. Monday is a day off. Performances in dolphinariums are in great demand.

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

The Dolphinarium is located on the central embankment of Evpatoria. Nearby is a children's water park "Lukomorye". Dolphinarium works all year round, but if it is not a season, the 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 dolphinariums are considerable, but surprising acquaintances with the inhabitants of the marine expanses significantly mitigate this shortcoming.

The establishment can be reached from the bus station - initially you need to take a minibus to the sanatorium "Surf", and then follow the signs to walk. Dolphinarium is located on the waterfront of the city, almost across the road from the maritime banks.

This is a branch of the famous cultural and recreational network "Nemo". The performance includes unusual numbers with sea creatures of a playful and scenic nature, circus and acrobatic stunts. The institution is located near the local water park, but it works exclusively in the holiday season. Monday is a weekend, views go through the day.

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

The well-known dolphinarium “Country Dolphinia” has been operating here for more than 20 years. The program of representations is quite saturated. Here are working true professionals who participate 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, draw pictures, joke, play with the audience and so on.

Dolphinarium is located on the shores of Artbukhty in Sevastopol. You can view ads in the holiday season - from May to October. Every day, viewers can attend three shows, 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 the route taxi. You need to get there to the Kornilov Square stop. If you get from the city center, then you need to take the bus number 7 or number 10.

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

It is worth noting that the performances in the dolphinariums of the Crimea are quite similar. In some institutions, more special effects are used or more actors are involved. But in every dolphinarium you can enjoy contact with dolphins.

Today, many dolphinariums of the peninsula for local residents do discounts. So, consider more benefits for local residents.

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

About the dolphinarium in Evpatoria, see the following video.