Our 2023 event is underway!
Baby dolphin < 2 weeks old
To meet with a wild dolphin is to meet with the most joyful, loving part of yourself. Nary a one who has had such an encounter leaves unchanged. Join us for a dive into peace and joy as we come together as kindred spirits, with the dolphins below the waves and our new human pod above.
Online Pod Gatherings
We have lots scheduled for you to enjoy in the lead up to the trip. Monthly and weekly offerings.
Next Group Gathering
April date TBD
Dolphinquest
Many vessels wish they could be as loved as this boat. She is meticulously maintained, and her every need is lovingly attended to by her crew. Aboard DolphinQuest, a fully equipped 43’ Catamaran, we will glide the azure waters of the Caribbean, sun cover providing shade, sunny vista filling our eyes.
In their over 20 years, Wildquest puts your safety and those of the Dolphins above all else. This way, you can be assured of a fun and uplifting experience.
dolphins
The reason we go on these trips, Dolphins. Among the many snorkelling opportunities on our trip, it is our Dolphin experiences that will be the highlight of our Adventure.
Leading to our departure, Mark and I will be giving online talks about our experiences and sharing information we found along the way. Among many roles we embrace, our part is to assist you in your dolphin experience. Wildquest will provide the physical vessel, and Mark and I will create the vessel for the bonding and supportive experience.
Please click the link for more about the dolphins of North Bimini.
On Shore
We begin each day and end it on shore. Our accommodations, like DolphinQuest, are clean and well-maintained, and most rooms are double occupancy. Showers, comfortable beds, and well-stocked and clean kitchens are our way of relaxing and integrating the days on the water with our onshore experience. Warmed by the sun and cooled by the Caribbean breeze, each day is a blessing.
Lisa & Mark
Mark Daniel and Lisa Virtue are world explorers and spiritual adventurers.
They weave their multi-year experiences with Wildquest together with Mark’s 40+ years of guiding internationally and Lisa’s empathic multi-faceted yoga classes.
Lisa’s calm demeanour, natural light, and deep spiritual link soothe and inspire.
Mark, ever curious, has been exploring the nature of spiritual connections for decades. Together they offer an array of experiences intuitively tailored to each moment.
Online Pod
Connect with Kindred Spirits
Get to know your new pod-mates.
Discover more about the dolphins and ancient mysteries of Bimini.
Develop your capacity for playing in the water. Snorkelling and breathing practices for Novice to Advanced.
Soothe your mind, body and spirit with a variety of yoga and meditation classes.
Fully enjoy your holiday by starting it already relaxed and limber!
In the lead up to the trip we are hosting regular gatherings online. Register for all the details.
AVAILABLE Weekly
YIN YOGA
MEDITATION (30 min)
RESTORATIVE YOGA
HATHA YOGA
Monthly
APRIL date TBD POD GATHERING
MAY date TBD “FINAL Q&A” POD GATHERING
Weekly Online Yoga & Meditation
restorative yoga
Relax completely, supporting peace and natural healing for your entire being.
Hatha Yoga
Stretch out the creaks and gently invite your body to greater levels of strength and suppleness.
Yin Yoga
Nourishing, passive stretching for the connective tissues and easeful training for the monkey mind.
Meditation
Slide into the weekend peaceful and centred with Mark’s guided journeys of calm.
Itinerary
mornings
afternoons
Evenings
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Mark guides you into your peaceful centre, setting you on track for a harmonious day.
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Meeting each body where it’s at, Lisa helps you feel ready for the activities of the day. Play and stretch with a mix of Yin, Partner, Restorative and Gentle Hatha yoga styles.
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Usually includes your choice of eggs, granola, cereal, fruit, breads, orange juice, tea and coffee.
Special diets including dairy and gluten free, vegetarian and vegan are catered to.
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Picnic lunch is a buffet of salads and sandwiches. Pack it yourself and take it on the boat.
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Pack your sundries into the provided day bag and find a spot on the boat to start our voyage. We’ll cruise out into the stunningly blue waters and look for dolphins.
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Reefs, relics, underwater gardens, and ancient mysteries await. We’ll enjoy some time in the water taking in nature’s beauty.
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Once we spot dolphins, we ‘ask’ if they want to play with us. They usually start by riding the bow wave tantalizingly close. When they are up for it, we slip into the water as they join us, passing by to take a closer look, frolicking and playing with those who wish. Delightful is a huge understatement!
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Depending how the day unfolds, Mark and Lisa have a variety of offerings to engage with as a group on board.
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Usually one hour to get refreshed and ready for dinner.
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The cooks are pretty incredible, magicians at making tasty, healthy meals using organic ingredients where possible.
Dinner includes a vegetarian dish and either a seafood or chicken entrée. And dessert of course.
Dine with the group at the long table outside, or if needed, at the tables inside.
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Mark and Lisa offer a group activity each evening, except for on our Wednesday dinner outing.
A highlight for many is the Singing Bowl Sound Ceremony night.
special days
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Arrive in Fort Lauderdale and gather at the Hilton Marina hotel. We’ll meet each other in person over dinner.
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We leave bright and early at 7am on the shuttle bus to our charter flight. After a 25 minute flight we pass through customs in Bimini. We take a van and a short, fun, scenic water taxi to Wildquest on the north island.
We have time to get settled, pick your snorkelling gear if you’re renting it, and have a bite to eat before we head out on our first dolphin adventure.
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Wednesday evening we’ll head to a local Bimini eatery for a fun night out.
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After breakfast it’s time to head back to the mainland as our newly chilled out selves. Wildquest will send you a list when you book of the best times to schedule departing flights.
Accommodations
Wildquest has a selection of rooms with King, Queen or Single beds. All rooms are non-smoking, with air-conditioning, a small fridge and most have a private bath.
Bay-side rooms are available as an upgrade. The price of your package per person is based on double occupancy of each room, i.e., sharing a room with a partner, friend or other like-hearted participant. If you prefer not to share, they can upgrade you to a private single room for an additional fee.
Offerings
Transform life challenges and step forward as your vibrant self.
Mark and Lisa are honoured to share the benefits of their skills, talents and gifts to support you in embracing new levels of well-being.
They are experienced teachers, leaders, guides, and healers, and work internationally.
Meet via phone, online or in person for one-on-one sessions that offer profound supportive change.
Take this opportunity in the lead up to our dolphin adventure to begin clearing away the layers that are no longer serving you.
Celebrate your new lease on life as we play with the dolphins!
Videos & Photos
1 min of dolphin magic!
9 min Experience what the week is like - a walk through
Unforgettable jewel-tone blues
Baby dolphin!
Mark and Friends
A bottle nose in the blue
Lounging in the hammock
Another gorgeous sunset
An up-close invitation to play!
A happy human pod in the calm azure water
Time to learn
Prayers answered
Play time
