Dolphin Discovery Tours

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Meet the inhabitants of this “dolphinarium” for the experience of a lifetime.

Dolphin Discovery is situated in the heart of the Puerto Aventuras luxury resort community. This lagoon area is home to a pod of dolphins and other marine mammals where visitors can get up close and interact with them in complete safety. These fascinating, playful creatures love nothing more than to make new friends, and with the range of opportunities on offer here, you are sure to become one of their number.

There are various different programmes for interacting with the inhabitants of Dolphin Discovery, which are available for good swimmers of all ages. The most gentle and family friendly option is the ever-popular Dolphin Encounter. In this show, the dolphins display their talents for singing and dancing as you watch from a platform in the water.

To feel the power of these incredible animals, join the Dolphin Swim Adventure, where you’ll have the opportunity to grab onto a dolphin’s fin and speed through the water with them. Or if you’d rather be above the waves, why not get one of the dolphins to push you along on a boogie board?

The resort’s most popular programme is the Dolphin Royal Swim. Thrill-seekers will love the exhilarating sensation of racing through the water holding the dorsal fins of a pair of dolphins. If you’re feeling extra daring, try the “dolphin push” where two of the animals push you along by the feet in a standing position.

The resort is not just home to dolphins—there are also opportunities to swim with enthusiastic sea lions and graceful manatees, also known as “sea cows”.

The dolphinarium is located in Puerto Aventuras on the River Maya. It’s around a 20-minute drive away from the ancient Mayan ruins at Tulum, 25 minutes from Playa del Carmen and about an hour away from Cancun.

Public bus services run from Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Alternatively, the dolphinarium runs a round-trip service between Cancun and Puerto Aventuras. There is plenty of parking available at the resort for drivers. Dolphin Discovery is open daily. Visit the website for information about prices and bookings.

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Reviews of Dolphin Discovery

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2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler
Oct 19, 2019

DOLPHINS belong in the ocean!

5/5 - Excellent

K.Maisonet
Jul 27, 2019

Dolphinarius was worth the day trip! get the all inclusive. Unlimited Food, drinks and all activities. Choose one, two or all. Snorkeling, swim with dolphins, kayaking, interaction with the dolphins. It's just great! Afterward you can walk the streets if Cozumel before taking the ferry back to Playa del Carmen or wherever your staying or if staying in Cozumel before retiring for the night.

3/5 - Okay

Patty
May 9, 2019

Swimming with the dolphins was Amazing! The price was expensive and the photos of your day were way overpriced! Thats the reason for the ok score!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
May 6, 2019

Enjoyed this. It was my husbands first time swimming with dolphins so it was wonderful watching him experience them. The emphasis seemed to be a little more on having us pose for pictures than the actual experience with these wonderful creatures, however the experience was still good. The price for the photo's and video were way over the top though. Don't be afraid to haggle over the prices.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Apr 18, 2019

Photos are a rip off!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 15, 2019

Very fun and educational experience. Wonderful staff! My daughter (18y) was nervous and the trainer went out of his way to make her feel comfortable.

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