Riviera Maya · DOLPHIN WATCHING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 5 dolphin encounters worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend 15 minutes learning about dolphins, then enter the water for a 40-minute encounter in Akumal. You can play games, shake fins, and learn about diet, behavior, and conservation from Spanish- and English-speaking guides. Children follow height rules, and photos cost extra.
“After you enter, they try to scam you by charging 200€ for 12 digital photos, and don't sneeze or you'll get charged”
Meet dolphins at Dolphin Discovery Maroma during a 15-minute briefing and 30-minute water encounter, then spend the rest of the day at Maroma Beach Club. English and Spanish instruction, beach access, and family-friendly participation are included. Photos, meals, drinks, and transport cost extra.
“Magnifique moment avec les dauphins, les enfants on adoré et l’accès privé au top! Je recommande fortement ! Notre guide Luis a été génial 😉”
Meet dolphins beside Xcaret Park in a small group of up to 10 people. Your 20-minute water session includes ten guided activities, dolphin behavior and anatomy, a kiss, and close contact. Bring swimwear and ID, but leave cameras and jewelry behind. Photos cost extra.
“Duration was short and designed for the upsell experience. But it was a truly memorable and thrilling family adventure.”
Spend 45 minutes in the water with Delphinus dolphins near Xcaret Park. In a group of up to four, you’ll learn about dolphin anatomy and behavior, enjoy interactive activities and a dolphin kiss, then snorkel with the animals for 15 minutes.
“An incredible experience from start to finish! Swimming with the dolphins was magical, and the staff were outstanding — professional, caring, and full of enthusiasm.”
Spend 30 minutes in the water with a dolphin at Delphinus Dolphins near Xcaret Park. You will learn about dolphin physiology, anatomy, and behavior, then enjoy 14 guided activities, including touch, play, and a dolphin kiss. Spanish and English service is available.
“The experience itself was good however no one there to meet you or dorect to what was happening so instructions could be clearer”
Pick a cenote, a ruin or a stretch of reef.
