{"id":31731,"date":"2021-08-02T10:10:14","date_gmt":"2021-08-02T08:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/the-dolphin-lagoon-philosophy\/"},"modified":"2024-09-17T18:02:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T16:02:02","slug":"the-dolphin-lagoon-philosophy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/en\/the-dolphin-lagoon-philosophy\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dolphin Lagoon Philosophy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>&#8220;This adventure is an encounter with oneself and with inner happiness, because meeting dolphins opens the door to our hearts and to essential communication.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<cite>Karin Estoppey<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/P1050795-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/P1050795-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/P1050795-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/P1050795-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/P1050795-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/P1050795-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The spirit of our cruises<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>We offer you a cruise to swim in harmony with wild dolphins.\nThrough our supervision, we place particular emphasis on a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/en\/approaching-and-respecting-dolphins\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"29040\">respectful approach to dolphins<\/a><\/strong> which enables us to foster <strong>beautiful encounters<\/strong> and discover the energetic communication of their unconditional love.\nWe offer <strong>quality teaching<\/strong> that will enable you to meet dolphins in optimal natural conditions.  <\/p>\n\n<p><br\/><strong>Light and kindness.<\/strong> Because we complement each other and have the same ideas about ethics and support for people, Hassan and Karin are committed to <strong>respecting each person&#8217;s individuality<\/strong>.\nOur aim is to listen to each participant&#8217;s specific needs and offer them a wonderful cruise that will enable them to experience <strong>a week of true happiness<\/strong> and rediscover their childhood joy.   <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/P1160928-rect-1024x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3351\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The swimming technique consists of simple equipment: <strong>mask, snorkel<\/strong> and fins.\nThis technique is ideal for approaching dolphins, so we feel <strong>as free as they do<\/strong>.\nThis is not a diving cruise.    <\/p>\n\n<p>During your stay, if you wish, you&#8217;ll also have the opportunity to <strong>discover basic freediving techniques <\/strong>that will enable you to descend easily to several meters.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dolphinlagoon.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/P1160678-768x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3268\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_2239-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_2239-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_2239-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_2239-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_2239-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_2239-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_2239-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>&#8220;The discovery of the underwater world and the encounter with wild dolphins and their unconditional love changed my life. Today, I want to share this extraordinary experience of communication through the senses and the intense happiness offered by the presence and energy of wild dolphins. &#8220;<\/p>\n\n<p>The main activity of the cruise is swimming to meet the dolphins and discovering the fish and coral of the lagoon.\nNo outing is compulsory, however, and everyone can organize their day according to their own wishes and well-being.   <\/p>\n\n<p>Cast off, take off your shoes for 6 days, <strong>far from mass tourism<\/strong>, and let yourself live to the rhythm of the sun, the dolphins and the meals.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BlueFinPage-193-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BlueFinPage-193-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BlueFinPage-193-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BlueFinPage-193-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BlueFinPage-193-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/BlueFinPage-193-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br\/><strong>Cruise aboard a comfortable boat<\/strong> and drop anchor in the dolphin lagoon.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>As soon as you arrive at the airport, you&#8217;ll be transferred directly to the boat, where you can take off your shoes for your entire stay.<\/p>\n\n<p>This <strong>peaceful lagoon<\/strong> is a 3-hour sail from our departure port.\nWith a depth of approx.\n15 meters, with <strong>water at around 28\u00b0<\/strong> (30\u00b0 in autumn), it feels like swimming in a crystal-clear pool.    <\/p>\n\n<p>The lagoon is protected from the waves by the coral reef, which is why this colony of around 100 dolphins comes here to play and rest during the day.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dolphinlagoon.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/GOPR0408-1024x720-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3292\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Dolphins often swim close to the boat, as if looking for us.\nWhen this isn&#8217;t the case, our zodiac takes us across the lagoon close to groups of dolphins, so that we can get in the water and swim with them. <\/p>\n\n<p>During the week, depending on the program, we will also offer you the following activities: <br\/>&#8211; Scuba diving <br\/>&#8211; Discover the coral reefs and their multicolored fish <br\/>&#8211; Swim to meet turtles or rays <br\/>&#8211; Dolphin presentation <br\/>&#8211; Films and reports <br\/>&#8211; Evening on a deserted island (according to program opportunities)  <\/p>\n\n<p>We also have a <strong>classical guitar<\/strong>, an <strong>electronic piano<\/strong> and even a <strong>didgeridoo<\/strong>. <br\/>Providing the means to express your joy&#8230; that&#8217;s what DolphinLagoon is all about!  <\/p>\n\n<p>With the boat at anchor for the entire stay in the lagoon, nights are spent aboard the boat, in the middle of the sea, protected by the lagoon.\nThey bring us serenity and a wonderful feeling of being alone in paradise.\nIt&#8217;s a marvellous opportunity for stargazing, as there&#8217;s no light around us to disturb this magnificent vision.\nIt&#8217;s perfectly possible to sleep under the stars, on the boat&#8217;s upper deck.     <\/p>\n\n<p>The boat is equipped with comfortable air-conditioned double cabins, each with en-suite wc and shower.  <\/p>\n\n<p>The dedicated and highly skilled crew is an important element in the success of our cruises, as their kindness and dedication contribute directly to the magic and spirit of this experience at sea.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Worried about getting bored on the cruise?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Our themed cruises include workshops led by a specialist, enabling you to connect with the emotions and energies generated by your encounters with dolphins.\nSchedules are adapted to suit the workshops on offer.\nNo outing or workshop is compulsory, and everyone can organize their day according to their own wishes and well-being.  <\/p>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to get an idea of a <strong>typical day<\/strong> on this magnificent adventure, please visit our page: <a href=\"https:\/\/dolphinlagoon.ch\/en\/program-and-typical-day\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"29071\">A typical day<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">People with disabilities<\/h3>\n\n<p>To enable everyone to experience the magic of these unforgettable encounters, we want to make some of our stays accessible to people with illnesses or disabilities.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Hassan and Karin &#8211; as well as the boat&#8217;s sailors &#8211; make a point of adapting our welcome and support to special situations.\nFor each particular problem, we try to offer an adapted solution and, of course, appropriate human assistance.   <\/p>\n\n<p>For further details, please contact us directly: <a href=\"mailto:info@dolphinlagoon.ch\">info@dolphinlagoon.ch<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;This adventure is an encounter with oneself and with inner happiness, because meeting dolphins opens the door to our hearts and to essential communication.&#8221; Karin Estoppey The spirit of our cruises We offer you a cruise to swim in harmony with wild dolphins. 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