Ocean World and general HIGH INFLATED PRICING

[videosilva]

The people of the DR are in heaven and do not realize it. Its a 24 hour vacation there. In Canada we are the SLAVES of the world ( many may disagree with that FACT though).


I made a few trips to Porto Plata and EVERY TIME I turned around there was a guy trying to RIP me OFF !


Taxis, buses, stores, bars, EVERYONE RIPS YOU OFF THERE !

As for posts about safety ....... I DON"T THINK SO ! I was continously watching over my back for a mugger or a nife.

I live in Toronto and this is by no means a safe city any longer. Just down the street roughly 10 houses is Bloor.st. there you will find all the crack heads waiting to couse trouble.

[videosilva]

If the investment was too high it should have not been done. OC is CLEARLY a Tourist TRAP ! How can the locals ever visit this place or was that even thought of ????

[videosilva]

Originally Posted by rellosk

With all the talk of Ocean World being expensive, what is the price?

Prices start a $50.00 U.S ( why not ask for Euros ? ) They go to I belive some were around 150.00 Us to PLAY with fish etc. Now imagine a family of four at $150.00 a head F****K **F !!

[videosilva]

Originally Posted by Robert

I think you will find it's US$35. I was at Ocean World last week, a world class attraction in my opinion and well worth the price.

As for videosilva, "WHAT A JOKE".

I have no idea what CRACK you smoke look that OC website for pricing
http://www.oceanworld.net/html_site/oce_admission.html

[videosilva]

Originally Posted by Chris

Perhaps you should have consulted the members of this board before you entered the DR Joke... Does nothing for anyone to complain afterwards. How prepared were you for visiting a different country? And when last did you check the prices for similar excursions in your own country?

Look, buddy I'm from the Acores and I don't need to be lectured about islands, customs and people.


EVERYONE I MET THERE TRIED TO SCAM ME AND THE OTHER 20 OR SO COUPLES THAT WERE THERE !

[Chris]

Originally Posted by videosilva

A plastic 2inch parrot thing, here I belive its either one for a dollar or two for a dollar.

Dare I ask what you were going to do with a 2 inch plastic parrot thing? (kinky....) For future reference, I'm not your buddy.

[videosilva]

Originally Posted by Chris

Perhaps you should have consulted the members of this board before you entered the DR Joke... Does nothing for anyone to complain afterwards. How prepared were you for visiting a different country? And when last did you check the prices for similar excursions in your own country?

Whats with the ridiculous comments ? The last time we made a trip here in Canada we paid in Canadian NOT U.S> and not pessos. F**K I like U.S. too not ONLY the Dominicans.

[videosilva]

Originally Posted by Conchman

For everybody's information, admission to Ocean World is US$55 (there is currently a special of US$35 for residents with cedula) and includes the following:

1) Bus transfers from nearby hotels (small surcharge for Sosua/Cabarete/Luperon/Rio San Juan)

2) Lunch Buffet (drinks extra)

3) Snorkelling in the Tropical Reef Pool (includes equipment)

4) Sea Lion/Shark shows

5) Rainforest/Tiger Pool/Bird Aviaries

6) Beach area with lounge chairs

7) Observation of dolphin encounter/swim programs

Available for upgrade/purchase:

Sea Lion Encounter $45 inside park or $70 including admission*
Dolphin Encounter $75 inside park or $100 including admission*
Dolphin Swim $120 inside park or $145 including admission*
Shark Encounter $35 only available inside park

*Admission is basically $25 if pre-purchased together with one of the premium programs above

Ocean World normally has a guest service representative at the gate for people who walk up, the security guards are not trained to answer guests inquiries.

I have pictures of the Security guard if there any questions to the authencitiy of my comments.

[Robert]

Originally Posted by videosilva

If the investment was too high it should have not been done. OC is CLEARLY a Tourist TRAP ! How can the locals ever visit this place or was that even thought of ????

You my friend have no idea what your talking about, but that's ok, many people suffer the same problem, it's called ignorance. Actually, some days Ocean World has had 1000+ people enter their doors, many of them locals (Dominicans).

Why bad mouth something that you never ever looked at, know nothing about or could not afford to visit? I'll take back what I said above, it's called stupidity!

And... your 5 mins of fame are over.

[PeachezNcream84]

I don't think this "videosilva" should be able to post on this bored.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, and I know some people have bad experiences..or what they precieve to be bad experiences.

But he is just plan rude and uninformed.I am very sorry he is a Candian, I like to think most Canadians are a little bit more educated and polite then videosilva.

I will agree that the prices are somewhat expensive if you are a big family. But swimming with dolphins...etc. is not an everyday experience. There is an expression...you get what you pay for. Everyone I have spoken to who has went their said it was well worth the money. I have never been inside oceanworld, but have gone up to the giftshop with no problem. Had you been drinking heavily when you went? Possibly the guards did not allow you in for something more along thoes lines.

Unless you are having a bad day..I hope we don't hear too much more from you videosilva....no offense :P