The first time i didn’t really swim with them. I was at a resort in Hawaii where u stand in the water up to your waist and they swim in front of u so u can touch them and pet them and kiss them and all that. it was cool, but a little too choreographed. They also didn’t seem happy in their little tank. The 2nd time, however, was amazing, mostly because we were in the ocean. In the caribbean (can’t remember which island it was) there is a program where they take you on a boat to this netted area off of a small island, and in that area there are 5 dolphins. You jump in the water and swim around w/ them, and they even jump over your head. you can also stand on their nose and they will push u out of the water! They are so playful, friendly, and curious. It was a really cool experience!