Cancún · SWIM WITH DOLPHINS
The good swim with dolphins tours sell out days ahead in high season. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and exactly how they differ.
Cancun to Isla Mujeres Dolphin Discovery with dolphin handshake, underwater viewing, and a buffet lunch, plus a relaxing pool afternoon.
“Very well organised , staff really friendly . On the down side you are tied into their photographers so there is a major upsell of pictures as no cameras are allowed of your own. Overall very good experience”
Swim with dolphins at Delphinus Cancun in Plaza La Isla. Small group, 20-minute water time, 10 dolphin activities, admission included.
“We loved being in the pool and interacting with the dolphins but for the money didn’t seem long enough. By the time we checked in, got changed and had a talk about the dolphin, we had a few photos then it finished. 15 minutes with the dolphins for what we paid was a bit expensive for a family on a budget. That was without any photos. We then had to pay $53 per photo or they had packages which worked out cheaper but still very expensive in total.”
Plaza La Isla’s interactive aquarium in Cancun with touch tanks, 140+ marine species, and a 7 pm dolphin show.
Cancun interactive aquarium entry plus a 30-minute dolphin water session with hands-on games and a small-group feel at Plaza La Isla.
“Loved it but I thought we could actually swim with them not just stand in the water.”
Catamaran from Cancun to Isla Mujeres for dolphin interactions, MUSA snorkeling, lunch, open bar, and island shopping.
“Although the snorkeling was canceled due to poor weather, the trip was excellent. The crew on the boat were entertaining and informative. We got extra time shopping and out daughter went to Playa Norte. The shops are all nice and the owners pleasant. Make sure you haggle. Then we were off to the dolphins. What an amazing time! Thanks Terry! Such talented animals. The buffet had a wide range of items to satisfy all palates. To cap it off, the trip back had music and dancing.”
Swim with dolphins at Hyatt Ziva Cancun. 30 minutes in the water with 14 activities, towels and lockers, plus a dolphin kiss.
Tulum and Coba day trip from Cancun with Akumal dolphins, guided Mayan ruins, lunch, A/C transport, and optional Nohoch Mul climb.
“Unorganized, wasted too much time waiting to board bus and not enough history about Tulum and Coba.”
A 2-hour Dolphin Royal Connection in Isla Mujeres with education, dolphin kiss and ocean echo, manatees, sea lions, plus buffet and open bar.
“L’établissement ne fournit pas un service conforme à leur engagement (pas de temps libre avec les dauphins, pas de petits groupes, pas de nage en eau profonde avec les dauphins, le bracelet pour aller à la grande roue ne nous a jamais été fourni donc recalé à l’arrivée et n’est pas à côté du lieu des dauphins donc trop de perte de temps pour aller rechercher le bracelet). Et en bonus 35$ pour une photo seule avec un dauphin et 70$ pour une photo de couple ou de famille !!!!!”
Isla Mujeres by ferry plus Garrafón natural reefs, snorkeling, zip line, and a dolphin encounter, with pool, beach club, and Isla Mujeres center visit.
“The tour is very father, from when you go on the boat with stunning views to when you arrive to Garrafón, the food is very good, the sold and the cocktails, the barnyard reefs where snorkeling is amazing. And the godfather zip lines. It is highly recommended. Haaa and the encounter with the wonderful dolphin. Highly recommendedAuto-translated”
Swim with dolphins in Cancun with Delphinus Premium, then do the Sea-Trek aquarium trek in a small group for about 1 hour.
“Fantastic experience. Dolphins were great! I can't swim but it wasn't a problem. The sea trek was good as well. Only thing that let it down was the ridiculous price of photos. They know this but still continue to charge it. We'd have liked them, but not at that price.”
Swim with dolphins in Costa Mujeres, freely touch your host, and learn dolphin behavior in a one hour shore-side program.
Cancun speed boat, snorkeling in Puerto Maya, a quick Playa Delfines stop, then 60m parasailing, with transport and drinks.
“Teve Tours is by far the best excursion company in Cancun. From start to finish Tim was exemplary with his communication and professionalism. We were a 2 family trip and Tim even took us to Wallmart so we could buy consumables for when we returned to the hotel. The Catamaran trip was 30% cheaper than the TUI and hotel. Also Tim put soft drinks and beers in a cooler for us to and from the Hotel and Port. He is a friendly easy going guy with a passion for the customer experience. What a company and also what a great guy Tim is! 100% recommend for any families who want…”
On the water, under it, inland, or after dark.
