CANCUN · DOLPHIN WATCHING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 11 dolphin watching tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Cancún’s Isla Mujeres dolphin encounter, including ferry, buffet, pool time, costs, rules, family details, and practical tips.
“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”
Review of Cancun’s 35-minute dolphin swim at Interactive Aquarium, including activities, price, timing, rules, value, and who should book.
“amazing experience! Had a top class experience and the staff there were great”
Review of Cancún Interactive Aquarium, with marine life, touch tanks, axolotls, and a 7 pm dolphin presentation for $26.
Review of Cancun’s Interactive Aquarium dolphin encounter, with 30 minutes in the water, 14 activities, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Loved it but I thought we could actually swim with them not just stand in the water.”
Review of Cancun’s Plaza la Isla dolphin program, with aquarium access, equipment, costs, timing, value, and practical booking advice.
“This was the second time we’ve been and probably the last. Very expensive for what you get. We did a two tank scuba dive for about the same price as this was and that was a much better experience. Food was pretty good. Expect lots of extra costs (lockers, tubes for lazy river, etc). Also, the intermittently open nature of the attractions is annoying. You have to plan when to go do go-carts and such, as they are only open at certain times of the day. It wasn’t busy, which was nice; but also telling of the places value and popularity. Don’t forget to bring your own towels.”
Review of Cancun's Dolphin Swim Adventure, with dolphin interaction, lunch, soft drinks, practical tips, costs, rules, and honest value advice.
“I find it very expensive (595) to spend 30 minutes with dolphins taking photos and then end up paying 295 Canadian dollars. I am disappointed by the prices, but I enjoyed the experience with the dolphins. However, the prices for the photos leave a bad memory.”
Review of Punta Cancun’s 45-minute dolphin encounter, with 30 minutes in the water, 14 activities, costs, rules, and practical tips.
Review of the Tulum and Dolphin Connection from Cancun, with prices, timing, dolphin rules, Tulum tips, value, and booking advice.
“Unorganized, wasted too much time waiting to board bus and not enough history about Tulum and Coba.”
Review of Cancun’s Delphinus Premium dolphin swim, Aquarium Trek, costs, timing, photo fees, and tips for swimmers and families.
“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.”
Meet dolphins by the shore at Delphinus Playa Mujeres, with small groups, hands-on activities, flexible booking, and three program options.
Review of Royal Garrafón in Isla Mujeres: boat ride, snorkeling, zip line, buffet, dolphin encounter, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Bad service, very bad food vc loses more time in the queues and on the boat than in the place, it is not worth the Xcaret has dolphins I regretted because it is the same price, I went to the other parks of the Xcaret everything perfectAuto-translated”
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