Swim with the manatees at Dolphin Discovery-Cozumel
A charming encounter with a chubby marine mammal
What does this experience include?
- Marine Mammals presentations
- Educational information
- Pool
- Lockers
- Showers
- Restrooms
- Buffet Lunch
- Free Wi-Fi
- Open bar
- Sea Lion Presentation
About this experience
The island of Cozumel is waiting for you to give you a touching experience with one of the chubbiest and loveliest marine mammals in the world, manatees! Cozumel is well-known for its beauty and the vast activities to do on the island; however, none is as memorable as swimming with manatees.
At Dolphin Discovery-Cozumel, you can actually interact with these wonderful creatures. Our manatees are very docile, gentle and always eager to meet new people. With the Manatee Encounter program, you are able to swim with these friendly marine mammals up close and personal.
The manatee will swim by you so you can caress it, then it will give you the biggest and most charming hug. In addition, you’ll be able to create an unforgettable bond when you get to feed our chubby friend. This will be undoubtedly a memorable experience for you and your family.
For more fun, don’t forget to visit Chankanaab Park, the admission to this park is included with your program so you can enjoy nature’s beauty and amazing facilities to relax.
Book now and live this charming experience!
Dolphin Discovery at Chankanaab Park is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Interactions on your Manatee Experience
- Feeding
- Hug
Schedules ( Daily )
- 10:00 AM
- 02:00 PM
Not Includes
- Other activities in Cozumel and Riviera Maya.
- Park admission for companions.
- Photos of your experience with the manatees.
- Snorkel gear.
Transportation to Chankanaab National Park. - Participation Tax for Activities with Aquatic Animals (ISEPAAA): $3 USD. Children under the age of 5 are exempt from this fee.
Additional information
A valid ID is an essential requirement to visit Cozumel.
- Chankanaab Park is opened daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Infants from 1 to 5 years old with a height of less than 1.21 m / 48 in may participate in the experience accompanied by one paying adult, per infant.
- Minors from 6 to 12 years old with a height of up to 1.21 m / 48 in may participate in the experience accompanied by one paying adult, per minor.
- Minors from 13 years old and older, with a minimum height of 1.40 m / 56 in, may participate in the experience alone and must pay the adult ticket.
- Infants from 1 to 5 years of age or who do not meet the height cannot participate.
- Pregnant women up to 20 weeks can participate when accompanied by a paying adult.
- For security reasons, the use of cameras in the water is prohibited.
- Photo Package available during the online purchase process. This package is individual, and photos cannot be combined with another person.
- If you get to the Mexican island of Cozumel by cruise ship, verify your schedule before booking to avoid inconveniences. The Time Zone in Cozumel is EST (Eastern Standard Time) UTC/GMT -5 hours.
- Day Pass Cozumel to Chankanaab Park for companions WITHOUT a swim with Dolphins program and with food and drinks has a cost of $49 USD for adults and $32 USD for children.
- The use of a life jacket is required in all water programs.
- The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages is only for adults
- Activities involving Marine Mammals (Dolphins, Sea Lions, and Manatees) are subject to a Participation Tax for Activities with Aquatic Animals (ISEPAAA), established by the State Government of Quintana Roo. This tax will be collected at check-in, at a rate of $ 3 USD per person, and applies to guests aged 6 and above.
- Residents of Quintana Roo are exempt from the Participation Tax for Activities with Aquatic Animals (ISEPAAA).
- The funds collected from this tax go directly toward the protection of marine species in Quintana Roo.
Recommendations
- Bring cash for taxis, shopping, meals, etc.
- For safety reasons, expectant mothers of more than 5 can't participate in any of our aquatic programs.
- Expectant mothers of less than 5 months can participate in the Encounter program only if accompanied by another adult and after signing a waiver.
- If you have any health or physical problem, please contact our call center before booking your reservation so we can provide you with full information about our services.
- It is important to arrive 30 minutes before your program, remember you'll receive a short briefing before your swim.
- Our natural environment is fragile, we need to protect the reefs; for this reason sunscreens (even reef safe & biodegradable sunscreens) are not allowed in any of our programs.
