Ocean World Adventure Park

Dolphins, sharks, and sea lions on Puerto Plata's coast

HoursDaily 9:00-18:00, including holidays

EntranceUS$79 adult 13+, US$64 child 4-12 and senior 65+, infants free. Dominican residents RD$2,499 adult / RD$1,999 child on production of cedula.

Best timeYear-round; mornings are less crowded

Type

Theme Park

Location

Cofresí Beach

Entrance fee

US$79 adult 13+, US$64 child 4-12 and senior 65+, infants free. Dominican residents RD$2,499 adult / RD$1,999 child on production of cedula.

Hours

Daily 9:00-18:00, including holidays

Duration

4-6 hours

Best time

Year-round; mornings are less crowded

Difficulty

Easy

Guided tours

Available

The overview

Overview

Ocean World Adventure Park is the largest marine interactive park in the Caribbean, located on the beautiful Cofresí coast just west of Puerto Plata on the Dominican Republic's north shore. Since opening in 2003, it has become one of the country's premier family attractions.

The park offers an impressive range of marine encounters and activities — from swimming with dolphins and interacting with sea lions to snorkeling in a tropical reef habitat and watching entertaining marine shows. With its own private beach, restaurants, and even a casino, Ocean World provides a full day of entertainment.

What to see

Attractions & Experiences

Ocean World offers a wide variety of interactive programs and shows:

Dolphin Swim: The park's signature experience — swim and interact with bottlenose dolphins in a large lagoon. Options range from shallow encounters to deep-water swims.
Sea Lion Encounter: Get up close with playful sea lions for a memorable interaction
Shark Encounter: Observe nurse sharks from a safe viewing area or dive with them (certified divers)
Tropical Reef Aquarium: Snorkel through a recreated reef habitat with tropical fish
Bird Sanctuary: Walk through an aviary featuring tropical parrots, macaws, and cockatoos
Tiger Grotto: View Bengal tigers in a naturalistic habitat
Marine Shows: Entertaining dolphin and sea lion shows throughout the day
Private Beach: A beautiful stretch of Cofresí beach exclusively for park guests

Before you go

Practical Information

Planning your visit to Ocean World:

Ticket options: Choose from basic admission, dolphin swim packages, or all-inclusive day passes that include food and drinks
Age requirements: Children must be at least 3 years old for some encounters, 8+ for dolphin swims
Safety: All animal interactions are supervised by trained staff
Photography: Professional photographers capture your encounters (photos available for purchase)
Food & drink: Several dining options on site, or upgrade to the all-inclusive package

Important: Book dolphin encounters in advance, especially during peak season (December-April), as they frequently sell out.

Getting there

Getting There

Ocean World is located at Cofresí Beach, approximately 5 km west of Puerto Plata city center.

From Puerto Plata: A short 10-minute drive west along the coast road
From Cabarete/Sosúa: About 30-40 minutes west along the coastal highway
From Santiago: Approximately 1.5 hours north via the highway to Puerto Plata
Hotel transfers: Most north coast resorts offer shuttle service to the park

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to visit Ocean World?

Basic admission starts around $79 USD. Dolphin swim packages range from $119-159 USD. All-inclusive day passes (food, drinks, beach, shows) are also available. Children often receive discounted rates.

Can children swim with dolphins at Ocean World?

Children must be at least 8 years old to participate in the dolphin swim program. Younger children (3+) can participate in shallower dolphin encounter programs where they interact from the platform.

Is Ocean World ethical in its treatment of animals?

Ocean World states it follows international standards for marine animal care. They have veterinary staff on site and participate in conservation education programs. Visitors should research and make their own informed decisions about marine parks.