Playa del Carmen · DOLPHIN WATCHING
6 tours reviewed
Good dolphin watching tours in Playa del Carmen fill up in high season and the best fill up first. Below are the 6 that stand out, with current prices and what separates them, so you can book before December does it for you.
Experience Akumal dolphins in 55 minutes with a 15-minute intro and 40-minute encounter, family games, plus lockers, but no camera photos.
“After you enter, they try to scam you by charging 200€ for 12 digital photos, and don't sneeze or you'll get charged”
Dolphin encounter on Isla Mujeres from Cancún, with ferry, dolphin time from an underwater platform, plus buffet lunch and pool time.
“Was fun getting so close to the dolphins, definitely memorable but the cost is not worth what you end up doing. I picked encounter, cheapest level, and it was about 30-40 minutes. But it’s spread amongst the group you’re in, so you maybe get 5-7 minutes. Cost if photos is crazy, and you can’t take your own or bring a go pro. I can’t say anything about the buffet, I missed it, was my own fault. You do get free time on the island but transportation to the centre is not included. The instructor was knowledgeable though.”
Swim with dolphins in Cancun at Delphinus, with 10 interactive dolphin activities, aquarium admission, towels, and lockers in 35 minutes.
“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.”
Royal Swim Plus in Puerto Aventuras pairs dolphin play with sea-lion and manatee encounters, plus lunch and marina access in 2 hours.
“I really enjoyed this. The guide was super friendly and gave us a lot of time to interact with the dolphins. Ofcourse seeing them in the open ocean is better, but they are treated well and with a lot of respect.”
Cancun Interactive Aquarium plus dolphin presentation at Plaza La Isla. See 140+ species, touch tanks, and a 7 pm show.
Delphinus Cancun interactive aquarium ticket with a guided 30-minute dolphin water session, towels included, photos extra.
“Loved it but I thought we could actually swim with them not just stand in the water.”
