Playa del Carmen · DOLPHIN WATCHING
5 reviewed
Out of 5 dolphin watching tours along this coast, these 5 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and the catch (if any) are all below.
Akumal’s dolphin encounter is a short, family-friendly swim experience with a guided intro and a big emphasis on rules and photos.
“Very expensive for the short time spent interacting with the dolphins.”
Riviera Maya dolphin encounter at Dolphin Discovery Maroma plus Maroma Beach Club access on Playa Maroma for a full beach-and-dolphins day.
“When we arrived we were told that our appointment was not booked for 10am but for 12pm, even though my confirmation with the ticket stated 10am. We were then made to feel anything but welcome; the service was very unfriendly, as if it were our fault. We then had to be ready to go into the water within 2-3 minutes and I had to hurry a lot with my 4-year-old son, which made it stressful. They tried to sell us the photo package for an additional 100 dollars, and visitors who were on dry land were strictly forbidden from taking a single photo. There were guards who were pushy. This…”
Meet dolphins in Riviera Maya with a short, small-group program near Xcaret, including 10 water activities and optional souvenir photos.
“Cela ne correspond pas à la description de l’annonce. On nage absolument pas avec les dauphins. On était dans un groupe de 10 personnes alignées sur une partie du bassin où il y a eu quelques interactions avec les dauphins à faire chacun notre tour. Pour 90€ c’est extrêmement cher et le titre de la prestation « expérience de nage avec les dauphins » est totalement mensonger. Le prix des photos à la sortie de l’activité (car pas droit aux appareils photos) exorbitants ! Une photo 52 $ !!!! Pour avoir des prix faut prendre des packs qui sont également chers ! Comme on n’avait pas assez et que c’était…”
Interax Riviera Maya dolphin swim: 45 minutes total with 30 minutes in the water, 14 dolphin activities, towels and lockers. Photos cost extra.
“The experience itself was good however no one there to meet you or dorect to what was happening so instructions could be clearer”
Delphinus Primax in Riviera Maya: swim and snorkel with dolphins, 18 activities, 45 minutes in the water, small group.
“An incredible experience from start to finish! Swimming with the dolphins was magical, and the staff were outstanding — professional, caring, and full of enthusiasm.”
