How good of a swimmer...

[PAMWANTSTOCRUISE]

do you have to be do swim with the dolphins? I have 2 daughters that really want to do this.

 

I think my 11 year old would be totally fine. It's the 8 year old I'm questioning. They are wearing a life jacket. How well do they actually have to be able to swim?

 

I would hate to let one child swim and one only pet but....

 

I'm looking at Dolphin Cove Encounter or swim in Grand Cayman.

 

Thanks for any advice you may have.

[Lisichka]

The swim vests are huge and will help anyone float. Personally I don't think you have to know how to swim at all. As long as he knows how to paddle and kick, he should be fine.

[serene56]

There is a huge difference between an encounter and a swim.

 

I think if you ae worried an encounter will be good enough.

 

make sure you know exactly what you get with whatever you book.