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 some of the attractions of Crimea, since quite a lot of them are concentrated on 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 is worth noting that in the Crimea there are quite a lot of dolphinariums. They are mainly located in large cities of the peninsula.

Dolphinarium "Water Area" is located in Big Yalta. This aquacomplex 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, near Livadia. It is worth noting that the performances are available exclusively 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.

Near the dolphinarium you can visit places such as:

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

The dolphinarium called “Koktebel” has been pleasing locals and visitors for 11 years. 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, a 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 promenade near the water park. It operates exclusively from May to September. Every day, except Monday, three show programs are provided for the attention of the audience. A ticket for adults costs 800 rubles, and for children - 400 rubles. Children under 5 years old can go free, but accompanied by adults. With a dolphin, you can take pictures and swim for a fee. Of course, this pleasure cannot be called cheap.

If we consider the shortcomings of the Koktebel Dolphinarium, then it is worth noting high prices, a small number of views per day, as well as not very comfortable small seats. But the advantages are that the entertainment program is very interesting, the performances are held in the open air and, of course, the professionalism of the staff cannot be ignored.

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

Dolphinarium "Nemo" is in great demand today, although it has been working recently. It was opened in 2012, but only in 2014 began to work on an ongoing basis. Each performance 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. Usually there are three performances per day. Children under five can enjoy the show for free, but only accompanied by their parents, for whom a ticket will cost from 500 to 800 rubles.

The audience after the performance noted that the actors are fascinating with the game, but the prices are high, and it’s not easy to get to the dolphinarium yourself. From the bus station of Feodosia to the dolphinarium there is a shuttle bus number 6. If you need to get from anywhere else in the city, then you should focus on the Golden Beach.

In this city there are two magnificent dolphinariums at once.

• "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 trolley ticket offices. Ticket price is highly dependent on the sector. The most expensive ticket is 1000 rubles, but for children under three years old admission is free. Aquarelle is a 15-minute walk from Alushta Bus Station.

• Nemo. This place is in great demand, because each performance includes approximately 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 Spartak Stadium. Children under the age of five have free entry, the most expensive ticket is 800 rubles (these are the first rows).

These two dolphinariums work year-round, but the schedule of submissions, like the quantity, varies with the season. Monday is a day off. Representations in dolphinariums are in great demand.

The dolphinarium in Yevpatoriya was opened back in 1996, but only in 2012 did it receive its own, quite spacious building. The luxurious building has a sliding dome and a capacity of up to 800 seats, which allowed the institution to rise to a new level. In the Evpatoria dolphinarium you can see, except for dolphins, performances of fur seals and lions, bottlenose dolphins and beluga whales.

Dolphinarium is located on the central promenade of Yevpatoriya. Nearby is the children's water park "Lukomorye". The dolphinarium works all year round, but if it is not a season, performances are held every other day, and Monday is always a day off. On average, a ticket for an adult costs 1,000 rubles, for a child - 600 rubles. But children under four can visit the show absolutely free. Of course, the prices in the dolphinarium are considerable, but amazing acquaintances with the inhabitants of the sea expanses significantly mitigate this drawback.

You can get to the institution from the bus station - initially you need to get to the Priboy sanatorium on the minibus, and then walk on the signs. Dolphinarium is located on the embankment of the city, almost across the road from the box office.

This is a branch of the well-known cultural and recreational network "Nemo". Performance includes unusual numbers with sea inhabitants, game and stage character, circus and acrobatic stunts. The facility is located near the local water park, but it works exclusively during the holiday season. Monday is a day off; performances take place every other day.

A ticket for children from 5 years old and adults costs 800 rubles. During the performance, you can take pictures 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 it works without interruptions. He offers dolphin therapy, which positively affects the well-being of children. It is worth noting that prices are high, but the result is worth it.

The well-known Dolphinarium "Dolphin Country" has been working here for over 20 years. The presentation program is quite saturated. 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.

Dolphinarium is located on the banks of the Artbuhta in Sevastopol. You can see the ads during 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 a shuttle bus.It is necessary to get to the stop "Ploshchad Kornilova". If you get from the city center, then you need to take the minibus number 7 or number 10.

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

It is worth noting that the performances in the dolphinariums of Crimea are quite similar. Some venues use more special effects or more actors. But in every dolphinarium you can enjoy contact with the dolphins.

Today, many peninsula dolphinariums for local residents make discounts. 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 only during the off-season (from September to May). On average, the price ranges from 300 to 600 rubles.
• In the "Country Dolphin", which is located in Sevastopol, residents can get a 50% discount.
• The Aquatorium water complex provides a ticket discount of 100 rubles, and a swimming session with a dolphin costs 500 rubles. less.
• In Yevpatoriya 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 performance for free.

About the dolphinarium in Yevpatoria, see the next video.