Sacred Swim with Dolphins

Sacred Swim with Dolphins is a heart-opening, transformational retreat in the crystal-clear turquoise waters of Bimini, The Bahamas. Spend five days sailing and swimming with wild Atlantic spotted dolphins in their natural ocean home, experiencing the joy, playfulness and profound connection they so freely offer.

Led by Dolphin Messenger and Marine Behavior Specialist Anne Gordon, this retreat goes far beyond simply swimming with dolphins. Through guided meditations, Dolphin Energy Healing, dolphin wisdom and meaningful in-water encounters, you’ll deepen your connection with these extraordinary beings while rediscovering more joy, play, flow, presence and unconditional love within yourself. Come swim wild, love deep and laugh often, and return home carrying the wisdom of the dolphins with you.

This retreat is for anyone who feels a deep love for dolphins and a calling to experience them in the wild—not simply to see them, but to connect with them heart-to-heart. It’s especially suited for spiritually minded dolphin and whale lovers who are seeking greater joy, connection, healing and meaning in their lives. Whether you’ve dreamed of swimming with wild dolphins for years or simply feel there is something they have to teach you, you are welcome. No previous experience is necessary, just an open heart, a sense of adventure and a love of dolphins.

Bimini is a tiny tropical paradise in The Bahamas, just 50 miles off the coast of Florida, known for its brilliant turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, laid-back island charm and extraordinary wild dolphins.

Our home for the week is an intimate retreat center, nestled bayside in a colorful fishing village on North Bimini, with beautiful beaches just a minute’s walk away. Light, airy and relaxed, the center features comfortable air-conditioned rooms with private baths, a waterfront terrace, meditation and yoga space, and wholesome, healthy meals prepared on site. Each morning, wake to sunrise over the bay, and after a day swimming with dolphins, return to your peaceful island home to relax, connect and soak in the magic of Bimini.

Sunday Arrive in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

By 5:00 pm— Arrive at Ft. Lauderdale airport and travel to Hilton Ft.

Lauderdale Marina Hotel

6:30 pm—Dinner as a group. (Price not included)

Monday Fly to Bimini & Meet the Dolphins

-Breakfast on your own.

-6:45 am— Meet in Hotel Lobby

-7:00 am— Board shuttle to regional airport

-8:30 am— Charter flight departs for Bimini

-9:00 am— Arrive on Bimini, transfer to our Retreat Center

-9:30 am— Orientation

-11:30 am— Board boat to meet the Dolphins

• 6:00 pm— Arrive back at the retreat center

• 7:00 pm— Dinner at WildQuest

• 8:30 pm— Evening meditation

Tuesday & Thursday Swim with the Dolphins

-8:00 am—Breakfast.

-9:00 am— Free time and pack lunch for the day

-11:30 am—Depart on catamaran to find the dolphins

-6:00 pm— Arrive back at retreat center

-7:00 pm Dinner at WildQuest

-7:30 pm Dolphin Wisdom teaching and Meditation

Wednesday Celebrate with the Dolphins

• 8:00 am—Breakfast.

-9:00 am— Free time and pack lunch for the day

-11:30 am—Depart on catamaran to find the dolphins

-6:00 pm— Arrive back at Retreat center

-7:00 pm Dinner and Dancing out at local restaurant (dinner not included)

Friday Farewell and Gratitude to the Dolphins

-8:00 am—Breakfast.

-9:00 am— Free time and pack lunch for the day

-11:30 am—Depart on catamaran to find the dolphins

-6:00 pm— Arrive back at retreat center

-7:00 pm Dinner

-7:30 pm Dolphin Wisdom teaching and Meditation

Saturday Goodbye to Bimini

-7:30 am -Breakfast.

-8:30 am— Transfer to airport

-10:00 am—Flight to Ft. Lauderdale

-11:00 am— Clear Customs and say goodbye to all of your new friends.

Our expert cook prepares delicious, mostly organic, healthy meals, and can cater for dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, dairy free and gluten free.

For any other specific dietary needs, we can see, with our limited supplies, whether we can accommodate or whether you need to bring something with you to supplement. Please let us know this information when you book the retreat.

Help yourself to coffee and teas, regular milk, oat milk and honey. There is also filtered drinking water and iced herbal tea with dinner.

Meals are served in the dining room in the main house. It’s a treat to eat outside at the communal table, overlooking the garden and the bay.

Arrive in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on Sunday by 5 pm. Our first night will be at the Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina Hotel. We will share a group dinner at a nearby restaurant.

The next morning we will take a shuttle over to a local airport for a fun, short, 25-minute seaplane flight out to Bimini.

Things to bring:

Swim suit(s)  A good idea to have several

A beach/swim towel (They have a few at the retreat center, but not enough for everyone.)

Snorkel gear, mask, snorkel & fins  (You can use the snorkel gear that is provided at the center, but know it is well used and if you have your own that fits well, it is better.) (Do not bring the full face and built in snorkel, those are NOT allowed as they can be quite dangerous and not intended for open ocean swimming.)

Dive socks for inside your fins are not required, but can save your feet from rubbing and blisters from your fins.

Rash guards or swim shirts to block out the sun while snorkeling.

Light sun cover ups for on the boat.

Sun hat

Sun glasses

Ocean friendly sunscreens (no Avobenzone)

Light summer clothes, shorts, sundresses, T-shirts, tank tops

A light rain coat (it can rain while we are out on the boat)

Pajamas

All your personal toiletries and medicines

Seasickness remedies if you are prone to getting seasick. Here are several options:

Dramamine (I do not recommend Dramamine as it can make you quite drowsy.)

Bonine is good non-drowsy alternative to Dramamine.

Scopolamine patches (prescription required)

• Promethazine pills  (prescription required in the US)

• 369 Life – a natural herb motion sickness patch. (Find it on Amazon)

• Ginger pills and/or juice

• Acupressure Sea Bands are all helpful. (Find it on Amazon)

You may want a book to read in the evenings. There is little to no internet at the retreat center, no tv’s or radios.

Flip flops or comfortable sandals

Camera, best if it is an underwater camera (The crew and I will have cameras if you do not want to worry about a camera.)

Anne Gordon ​is your host for this magical bucket list experience. Anne is an experienced Humpback whale watching and dolphin snorkel guide in Panama, as well as a Dolphin Messenger, Whale Wisdom Expert and Certified Dolphin Energy Healer. She is also a trained biologist and studied animal behavior and is expert at observing and interpreting the behavior of the dolphins.

She will eagerly share with you her insights, knowledge and wisdom she has learned from the dolphins whales in her years with them. Anne will lead guided meditations to meet your very own dolphin spirit guide as well as Dolphin Energy Healing sessions for the group.

Our dolphin encounters are always guided by respect for the dolphins and their freedom of choice. We never touch, chase or swim after them. Instead, we enter their ocean home quietly and respectfully, allowing the dolphins to decide if and how they wish to interact with us. When they choose to approach, swim beside us, make eye contact or invite us into play, the connection happens naturally, on their terms. This gentle, respectful approach creates authentic encounters while honoring the dolphins as wild, free and sovereign beings.