Discover the oceanfront playground that has delighted visitors since 1938. Make an ocean of memories as you meet bottlenose dolphins up close, experience the wonder of marine life and explore years of Florida history.

The dolphin meet & greet is a 15-minute hands-on, out-of-water interaction. Enjoy touching, splashing, and playing with these wonderful dolphins!

Lunch purchase will be on your own- Flipperz food truck - Burgers and sandwiches.

Some activities you can enjoy at Marineland:

-Shark talk at 10:30 AM by Sand Tiger Sharks in Ambassador Park

-Dolphin Talk at 11:15 AM where trainers work in the water alongside the dolphins

-Turtle Talk at 1:00 PM

See Marineland website here: Marineland Dolphin Adventure - Dolphin Adventure

No jewelry can be worn during the dolphin interaction.

You are welcome to bring a small cooler on the bus for snacks and drinks.

On our way home, we will make a stop at the famous Buc-ee’s!

Itinerary:

7:15 am- Depart Brownwood - located behind the Brownwood Hotel and The Center for Advanced Healthcare (click here for map)

7:35 am - Depart Lake Sumter Landing (1045 Old Mill Run)

We will have 3 separate time slots for the dolphin meet & greet

3:00 pm- Depart

Stop at Buc-ee’s on the way home

5:45 pm- Approximate arrival back in The Villages

Price includes transportation, marineland general admission, dolphin meet & greet, and a bottle of water. Host gratuity is not included.

Day Trip Purchase is non-refundable but is transferrable to another person.