Pattaya Dolphinarium is a seated show in Nong Prue, away from the central beach strip. Start with a show time that fits the journey; choose any separate swim experience only after checking its participation conditions.
Show times and arrival
The operator lists 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00, with Wednesday closed. Arrive 30–45 minutes before your performance. Allow roughly 1.5–2 hours for the overall show visit, including arrival and exit, rather than treating that as the performance length.
Use the official calendar for your date. A published weekly programme does not establish spare seats for a particular show.
Choose your seating
The operator’s show page displayed the following foreign-visitor tariff on 13 September 2026:
| Seat | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | ฿700 | ฿500 |
| Deluxe | ฿900 | ฿700 |
| VIP, first row | ฿1,200 | ฿900 |
Children 80–120 cm use the child band; those below 80 cm enter free without their own seat. The operator warns that the first two rows can get wet and says ponchos are provided. These details help choose a seat without implying that the more expensive category buys a different show.
Long-term foreign residents can ask the ticket office about Thai-rate eligibility and accepted documents. Do not select a resident rate without confirming you qualify.
Read the booking terms first
The published terms say tickets cannot be refunded or moved to another date or time. Check before paying, especially when the journey depends on another booking. Large suitcases and flash photography are prohibited.
Wheelchair users should contact the venue before purchasing: its page gives an 80 kg lifting limit, without making clear how the chair and passenger are counted. Ask about your exact equipment and route into the seating area.
Swimming has separate conditions
The operator advertises 10-minute swims for ฿6,000, with sessions at 12:00, 15:00 and 18:00. A show ticket does not include this product.
Two official pages disagree on eligibility. The terms allow children aged six and above, while the swim page says above six. The terms describe a modified programme for people over 100 kg; the swim page says they cannot participate. Get a direct answer before booking either case.
Read the full participation requirements, including the operator’s health restrictions. This guide does not establish whether a particular person can take part or assess animal welfare.
Getting to the venue
Use the full address: 555/5 Moo 1, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri 20150. This is a different destination from the Dolphin Roundabout in North Pattaya. Arrange the return journey around the selected programme.
The operator lists +66 64 778 8999 and info@pattayadolphinarium.com for booking, access and eligibility questions. This is a source-based planning guide, without a claimed personal visit.
Before you go
- Ask about wheelchair access before booking: the operator publishes an 80 kg lifting limit whose application needs clarification.
Recorded facts, FAQs & qualifications
Recorded short hours
Thu–Tue · 10:00–19:00
Open Thursday–Tuesday 10:00–19:00; closed Wednesday. Shows at 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00; dolphin-swim sessions at 12:00, 15:00 and 18:00. Confirm the selected date before travelling.
Full overview
A timed dolphin show in Nong Prue, with regular, deluxe and VIP seats. Check the show calendar, height-based child tickets and non-refundable booking terms. Dolphin swimming is a separate product with eligibility rules to confirm before paying.
More at-a-glance details
- Show times
- 11:00 · 14:00 · 17:00
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Arrival
- 30–45 minutes early
- Child ticket
- 80–120 cm
More planning notes
- The child ticket band is 80–120 cm; children below 80 cm have free entry without a separate seat.
- Show and swim tickets are listed as non-refundable, with no date or time changes.
- The operator publishes conflicting swim eligibility wording for six-year-olds and people over 100 kg; confirm directly.
The details
Foreign-visitor show tickets
Adult ฿700 · Child ฿500
Adult ฿900 · Child ฿700
Adult ฿1,200 · Child ฿900
Daily programme
11:00 · 14:00 · 17:00
12:00 · 15:00 · 18:00; separate product and conditions
Wednesday
Listing details
- Type
- show
- Tickets
- Foreign-visitor regular seating: adult ฿700, child ฿500; deluxe adult ฿900, child ฿700; VIP adult ฿1,200, child ฿900. Confirm the live booking total.
- Hours
- Open Thursday–Tuesday 10:00–19:00; closed Wednesday. Shows at 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00; dolphin-swim sessions at 12:00, 15:00 and 18:00. Confirm the selected date before travelling.
- Time needed
- About 1.5–2 hours for a show visit
- Updated
- September 2026
Highlights
- Three show times on each operating day
- Three seating categories with published tariffs
- Separate show and swim bookings
Insider tips
- Select the exact show date and allow 30–45 minutes for arrival
- Measure children near a ticket-height boundary
- Avoid large suitcases; the operator prohibits them inside the show
- Confirm access and swim eligibility before buying non-refundable tickets
Frequently asked questions
What time are the Pattaya Dolphinarium shows?
The published programme is 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00, Thursday through Tuesday. Wednesday is the regular closure day; check your date on the official calendar.
How much are Pattaya Dolphinarium tickets?
The operator tariff checked on 13 September 2026 lists adult/child prices of ฿700/500 regular, ฿900/700 deluxe and ฿1,200/900 VIP. Confirm the selected ticket total before payment.
Who qualifies for a child ticket?
The published child band is 80–120 cm, regardless of age. Children below 80 cm enter free under adult supervision without a separate seat.
Can I change or cancel a booking?
The published terms say show and swim tickets are non-refundable and cannot change date or time. Read the terms attached to your selected purchase before paying.
Is swimming included in a show ticket?
No. The swim is a separate booking. Confirm the operator’s participation rules first, particularly for a six-year-old or a participant over 100 kg, because its pages disagree.
Sources checked · 6
These are the pages used to check this guide. Opening hours, prices and other details can change after the recorded access date.
- Pattaya Dolphinarium — show schedule and promotions · accessed
- Pattaya Dolphinarium — show seating and tariff · accessed
- Pattaya Dolphinarium — booking and participation terms · accessed
- Pattaya Dolphinarium — separate swim product · accessed
- Pattaya Dolphinarium — date-selection calendar; availability not confirmed · accessed
- Tourism Authority of Thailand, Tokyo — Pattaya Dolphinarium listing · accessed