Dolphins
Jumps through hoops, tail dances and ball games with the trainers.
Phuket Dolphins Bay
A dolphin and sea lion show in a covered hall in Phuket Town, about an hour, in four seating tiers.
Check availability and pricePrices
From 650 THB, when booked in advance.
Important information:
- The transfer is not included. The Dolphinarium is located in Phuket Town, contact us if you'd like us to arrange transport.
- This is a show in a covered, air-conditioned hall, so it doesn't depend on the weather. This is a good attraction for a rainy day.
- Swimming with the dolphins isn't part of the tickets here, and it's a separate, significantly more expensive product. Ask us if that's what you're looking for.
- The prices here are for the foreign visitor's ticket. The operator has a separate rate for Thai residents that doesn't apply to you.
What's in the show
about an hour, and regardless of weather
The show takes place at A covered, air-conditioned hall and lasts about an hour. It has two parts: a segment of Seals And a section of Dolphins.
The dolphins perform jumps through hoops, tail dances and ball games with the trainers, and the sea lions do a shorter comic segment.
The hall is relatively small, and that's worth knowing: even from the back rows you see the pool in full. The difference between the tiers is in proximity, not in whether you can see.
At the end of the show there is an option to take photos with the dolphins for a separate payment on-site.
Is the show in Hebrew or English? Neither. The guidance on-site is in Thai and basic English, and the show itself is entirely visual.
Seals
A shorter comic segment, usually the favorite of young children.
An air-conditioned hall
Fully covered, a good attraction for a rainy day or the hottest hours.
Photography
At the end of the show there's an option to take photos with the dolphins, for a separate payment on-site.
Four seating tiers
and what's worth paying for
Normal is the back one, Deluxe in the middle, andVIP It's the front row right facing the pool.
In the front row, water is splashed. This is part of the fun for kids and part of the problem for those holding a camera. If you sit there, a sealed bag for your phone.
The difference between regular and front row is 500 THB for an adult and 350 for a child. In such a small hall, that's a real gap for a not-so-big difference.
for most families Deluxe is the balance point: Close enough to feel the show, far enough not to get wet.
The child discount is relatively large, the child price is about 60% of the adult price across all tiers, and that makes the place relatively cheap for families.
Getting there, hours and what to know
and how it fits into the day
The Dolphinarium is located in Phuket Town, not in the beach areas. From Patong, Kata and Karon the ride is about 30 to 45 minutes.
The transfer is not included in the price. You can arrive by taxi or car, and we can arrange transport separately.
There is How many shows a day, and the show time is set at booking. It's worth arriving about a quarter of an hour early.
The show lasts about an hour, this isn't an attraction that fills a day, and it combines well with a tour of Phuket Town's old city that same afternoon.
Since the hall is covered, this is One of the few attractions in Phuket that rain doesn't affect, it's worth remembering this when the forecast isn't good.
Who this suits
And what to consider
This is very suitable for families with young children. An hour is exactly the attention span, the child price is low, and the hall is air-conditioned.
Also suits as a solution for a rainy day or the hottest hours, when all the other attractions in Phuket are weather-dependent.
Less suitable For those looking for a full day, this is a one-hour attraction.
and for those not comfortable with animal shows, this is a show with captive dolphins and sea lions, and some may prefer to skip it. It's a personal decision, and it's worth making before booking.
Those looking for an animal encounter in an open setting, Elephant sanctuary in Phuket is a completely different direction, and it has its own page.
What to combine with the visit
One hour is not a day
The show lasts about an hour, so The real question is what you do around it. The Dolphinarium is located in Phuket Town, and that's exactly the advantage.
The old quarter of Phuket Town is a short drive away: streets of colorful Sino-Portuguese buildings, cafes, graffiti and local restaurants. This is a walking area.
The Phuket Town night market Operates on weekends on Thalang Road, and it's one of the best markets on the island, street food, music and stalls.
Alongside these there is Chinese temples and Rang Hill with a view over the city.
so the Dolphinarium works well as a An afternoon anchor in the city: A show, a meal in the old quarter, and a walk until evening.
The old quarter
Sino-Portuguese buildings, cafes and graffiti. A walking area.
The night market
on Thalang Road on weekends, some of the best street food on the island.
Rang Hill
A viewpoint over Phuket Town, close to the old quarter.
An afternoon anchor
A show, a meal in the old quarter, and a walk until evening.
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Frequently asked questions
What to know before you book
What can be combined with the show?
Phuket Town's old quarter, Sino-Portuguese buildings, cafes and restaurants, and Rang Hill for the view. On weekends, also the night market on Thalang Road.
Is this enough for a full day?
No. The show lasts about an hour, and it works well as an afternoon anchor in the city, not as a day on its own.
How long does the show last?
About an hour. It has a sea lion segment and a dolphin segment.
What's the difference between the seating tiers?
Only the proximity to the pool. The hall is relatively small and every seat has a full view of the pool. The difference between regular and front row is 500 THB Per adult.
Do you get wet at the show?
In the front row, yes: water is splashed. This is part of the fun for kids; if you have a camera, take a sealed bag or sit further back.
How much is it for a child?
Between 350 and600 THB depending on the tier, about60% than the adult price. This is a relatively cheap attraction for families.
Is the transfer included?
No. The Dolphinarium is located in Phuket Town, about 30 to 45 minutes from the beach areas. Contact us if you'd like us to arrange transport.
Can you swim with the dolphins?
This is a separate, significantly more expensive product, and it's not part of the tickets here. Ask us if that's what you're looking for.
What happens if it rains?
Nothing. The hall is covered and air-conditioned, and this is one of the few attractions in Phuket that the weather doesn't affect.
Is there a language barrier?
No. The show is entirely visual.
Can you take photos with the dolphins?
Yes, at the end of the show and for a separate payment on-site.
Suitable for young children?
very much. An hour is exactly the attention span, and the hall is air-conditioned.
Why did I see a lower price somewhere else?
The operator has a separate rate for Thai residents, and it's significantly lower. It doesn't apply to visitors from abroad, and the prices here are what you'll actually pay.
How early should you arrive?
About a quarter of an hour before the show time set in the booking.
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