We’ll head over to our boat for the week, The Dolphin Dream, in the afternoon for a safety briefing and dinner before we set sail for Bimini at 10pm. For now until the end of the trip, we are living on the boat!
 

We’ll wake with the sun and drink coffee as we glide. After a check-in with customs we’ll go straight to the dolphin grounds to search and swim with them. 

From 2pm – 4pm we’ll take a break, just like the dolphins do – this is their sleep time! And then we’ll head out and swim again. 

 In the evening we’ll gather together on the boat for dinner, drinks and relaxation time.

• Morning and Late Afternoon swims with the dolphins
  
• Daily Meditations with Joan
• Shallow reef snorkeling or scuba dives as requested
• All meals together
• At night dolphins move into deep water to feed on Flying Fish and Squid. They will spend all night feeding! If we’re lucky we might get to swim with them under the stars.
• Potential trips to Honeymoon Bay to see the stingrays, snorkeling the Atlantis Road and a day in town to see where Hemingway spent his time (ahem, drinking) and the Dolphin Museum.
• Rinse and Repeat!

Tonight we say goodbye to the dolphins for now and sail back to West Palm Beach leaving Bimini around 10pm.

We’ll arrive back in West Palm Beach around 8am. Please make sure all flights leave in the afternoon or evening to make sure you have plenty of wiggle room.

The M/V Dolphin Dream and Team is a comfortable and spacious Bahamas liveaboard, providing the ultimate experience of dolphin snorkeling and scuba diving. This magnificent ocean expedition trawler yacht is 86′ x 26′ in size, designed to offer comfort and safety while sailing through the seas. The vessel has been refitted to ensure that it offers the best ocean encounters that are easy, safe, and fun.

When it comes to the Dolphin Dream Team, you can be assured that you are in good hands. Captain Scott, who has over 40 years of experience with scuba diving and snorkeling in the same area of the Bahamas, is an expert who knows these waters and the wild dolphins like the back of his hand. His crew is a consistent, experienced, knowledgeable, professional, and fun team that ensures that you have an unforgettable experience.

 Unlike fleet boats, the “Dolphin Dream” is owner-operated by Captain Scott, which makes a significant difference in the condition of the boat and level of service. Captain Scott spends more time on the boat than he does on land, making it his true home. He always ensures that the boat is clean, running well, and has good food onboard.

 The “Dolphin Dream” is built and equipped well above any safety standards for its size vessel. It and its US crew are held to the highest USA standards, above and beyond many non-US vessels. The vessel has twin major equipment, air conditioning, safety chase boat, and all the other redundant equipment to make your life on board comfortable and safe. All these features are aimed at providing you with the best live-aboard snorkeling and diving experience.

 The vessel has five spacious cabins with full-size upper and lower bunk beds and one large cabin with a double bed, providing accommodation for a maximum of 12 clients. These cabins are located in the most comfortable place on the boat, ensuring that you have a good night’s sleep.

 The interior salon is located on the main deck, making it comfortable and spacious. The salon has benches and chairs surrounding two tables for dining. The galley and salon are separated by a serving counter. The separate drink counter has a refrigerator, ice maker, coffee pots, and a sink. There is plenty of room with electricity for cameras, computers, and chargers. The vessel has a TV, DVD, stereo, and book and video library.

 There are two spacious heads with showers, an outside shower, and plenty of fresh water.

 Life on a live aboard is informal and relaxing, comfortable and clean. You will encounter a stress-free atmosphere where fun and excitement are encouraged. The days are spent experiencing nature, and the nights are spent anchored under the stars. The Dolphin Dream Team avoids tourist traps, ensuring that you have an authentic experience.

 All US food, drinks, and supplies are onboard to make outstanding home-style cooking. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are prepared fresh. Snacks including fruit, nuts, and sweets are always available. Refreshments such as ice water, a variety of soda, juices, coffee, hot and cold tea, and lemonade are included. Notify the team ahead of time, and they can accommodate any special dietary needs.

 The back deck has tables for cameras and socializing, a fresh water rinse bin, personal shelves, and stairs to the upper deck. The large built-in platform has scuba tanks and benches. The water is just a short distance from the entrance, and there is a ladder to climb out on.

 The upper deck has a dinghy (for rescues), gear storage boxes, a sundeck for sunbathing, and a covered deck to stay out of the sun with plenty of space for dolphin watching. The large bow fore deck is another great place to relax and enjoy the expansive, beautiful view of the ocean.

 The vessel’s 3rd deck is where the dolphin searching and driving controls are located, providing the best visibility for dolphins and people.