"something I will never ever forget" Claudia Feb. 2004

"even better than the photos - we loved every second" David Feb. 2004

"An amazing attraction so close to Singapore and yet still undiscovered - I am going to tell all my colleagues" Susan April 2004

"my children will tell their children about this dolphin date... thank-you traveldestinée" Mrs Lim June 2004

"Someone should put Traveldestinée in the Lonely Planet Guide this dolphin experience was the highlight of our South East Asia Travel Holiday" Heath Nov. 2004

"the best experience in Asia" Mr Smith July 2005

BATAM Dolphins Experience

Come on folks do something different this weekend, how about a date with the dolphins ? Bring your friends, bring your children, bring your family a great day out for everyone.

Traveldestinée brings you a one day tour to Batam which will include:-

• Return Ferry Ticket to Batam.

• Meet and greet at the terminal.

• Return transfers to Dolphin Lodge via air con. coach and boat.

• Interaction with dolphins.

• Buffet lunch at Dolphin Lodge.

Standard Departure Times:-

Singapore to Waterfront, Batam - 0920hrs.

Return Time : Waterfront, Batam to Singapore - 1720hrs.

Upon Arrival:-

Batam is only a 45 min ferry ride away from Singapore, upon arrival you will be met by our representative who will take you on a 20 minute journey by coach and a 20 minute boat ride to Dolphin Lodge. Upon arrival the dolphin magic will begin.

Dolphin Magic:-

Once you reach Dolphin Lodge you will change into your swimming attire, the dolphin trainer will provide you with a briefing about the dolphins, how they are looked after in Batam and how you can get the most out of your dolphin experience.

Upon arrival you will be given a full dolphin briefing and then asked to change into your swim wear and to put on a life jacket. Following which the interaction will begin under the supervision of one or two dolphin trainers. The interaction can include simply:-

• having fun swimming with the dolphins

• feeding the dolphins

• listening to the dolphins singing

• playing dolphin games (hoops and balls)

• watching the dolphins jumping

• dancing with the dolphins

• cuddling the dolphins

• and even being kissed by a dolphin

to see some pictures taken on the 18th Sept 2004 of the dolphin interaction experience click here.

After the morning activities you can relax on the dolphin island and you will be provided with a buffet lunch (which also caters for vegetarians). After lunch  you can laze on the beach or in a nearby hammock, or you can continue enjoying the dolphins company near the water.

After lunch you will have a second session with a different pair of dolphins again under the strict supervision of a trainer.

A truly amazing experience which only available in five locations around the world.

Please do remember your towels & toiletries as it is not provided on the island

Please Note:-

• Participants must be 1.35m of height and age 10 years and above to participate in full dolphin interaction.

• Partial interaction will be allowed for participants below requirements.

• Pregnant women will not be allowed to interact with the dolphins.

• This is to ensure the safety of our clients and the dolphins.

• Dolphin lodge has a maximum capacity of 22 pax per day.

Home Sweet Home:-

Following your date with the dolphins our representative will take you back to the ferry terminal ready for your transfer back to Singapore.

How Much Will My Dolphin Date Cost ?

For all the above it will only cost you SGD 145 per person

(Please note this price excludes seaport taxes and service charge  of SGD 20 per person)

Singaporeans do not need a Visa to enter Indonesia, other nationalities please click here to check.

More Dolphin Feedback

"Pluto is my favorite dolphin - I hope to see him again soon" Mark aged 11 May 2004

"The trainers are so friendly and really look after the dolphins well if the dolphins are tired they are allowed to rest" Philip May 2004

"I have traveled all the way from Australia to experience the Dolphins at Batam...having been to the lodge it was certainly worth the trip" George July 2004

"I never knew dolphins can sing" Soo Ling July 2004

"The trip was super fun and also educational for my three children who now have a favorite animal" Mrs Chan August 2004

"My friends will be so jealous when they see pictures" Louise August 2004

"It's almost three months since I went to the lodge and every day may children ask me to take them back for one more time" Mr G.Lim August 2004

"The best birthday present I could ever have wished for" Nora September 2004

"The dolphins are magic - my children loved them" Tiana January 2005

One Day Not Enough ?

Batam has plenty of activities to keep tourists entertained, these activities combined with great value for money hotels make Batam a great place to spend your weekend.

Further options include:-

• Hotel accommodation at Harris Hotel and Holiday Inn can be booked at special rates through Traveldestinée

• Massage / Spa

• Go karting

• Cable Water Skiing

• Golf

• Paint-balling

• Water sports

• Nagoya (bars and disco)

• Casino (next to the Holiday Inn)

• Shopping tour (great for polo t-shirts)

Next Steps:-

What do you think? We hope you agree it sounds like a superb idea for a family or friends day out or maybe part of an activity weekend, certainly well worth a visit. Contact us today today either by:-

• Give me a call [click here for contact information] ask for Rini

• Drop me an e-mail [click here to send me an e-mail]

following which we'll get you all booked for a date with the dolphins !!

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More Dolphin Information:-

The following timetable represents a typical day at Dolphin Lodge describing how the dolphins are cared for.

9am - Dolphin Lodge trainers and on-site vet examines the dolphins. The dolphins are fed fishes and squids. The vet prescribes and treats the dolphins if they are found to be unwell. They are then kept in large "isolation tanks" for recovery and treatment.

11am - The trainers spent a good one hour interacting and warming up the dolphins.

12pm - On a typical day, the dolphins are constantly fed well during the times they interact with visitors. Food is usually used as a reward for their obedience to the trainers. The interaction with visitors begins now.

3pm - Usually lively and active, the dolphins are allowed free movement in all the large enclosed coastal area. When they are not interacting with visitors, they often swim around and mix around with other dolphins.

5pm - Dolphin Lodge vet examines them again and makes sure they are well. And that basically sums up a day for the dolphins.

**Singaporeans do not need a Visa to enter Indonesia, however other nationalities may need to purchase a Visa upon arrival.