Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Dolphin Discovery
Dolphin Encounter at Tulum Akumal
What does this experience include?
- Free Wi-Fi
- Showers
- Lockers
About this experience
You and your children will be able to enjoy safe and fun activities that Dolphin Discovery Akumal has especially designed for all ages. The Encounter program is filled with informative and fun facts about dolphins; you will learn everything about these beautiful marine mammals. This is the best program for kids as it is the ideal activity introducing them to nature and respecting marine animals. Within this program you will receive a handshake and you will be enjoying games with dolphins with your family, and they will also teach you how they sing and dance.
Everyone will learn about their diet, interesting facts and dolphin’s behavior. The Dolphin Encounter program provides the best chance to learn about dolphins and interact with them. Let your kids enter to the dolphins’ fascinating world and live the Experience of a Lifetime. Our habitat is located just 20 minutes driving from Tulum which is considered one of the top ten archaeological sites in the world. Dolphin Akumal is the newest dolphin habitat in the Mayan Riviera and the perfect spot so you can enjoy your vacation and this incredible experience. Dolphin Discovery Akumal has breathtaking panoramic views and it is the only one with all dolphins born under human care (certified MIRACLE program)
Place your reservation today and enjoy the best expereience ever!
Interactions on your Dolphin Experience
- Handshake
Schedules ( Daily )
- 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
- 02:00 PM
Not Includes
- Ground transportation service to our facilities. (Request your transportation by email to customercare@dolphindiscovery.com or by phone 48 hours before the program at an additional cost of $10.00 USD per person. Please be sure to provide your customer agent with your confirmation number)
- Photos of your experience with the dolphins.
- Other activities in Akumal.
- Towels.
- Participation Tax for Activities with Aquatic Animals (ISEPAAA): $3 USD. Children under the age of 5 are exempt from this fee.
Additional information
- Infants do not apply for the free photograph package; however, the photographs can be purchased at our boutique. This dolphin swim program includes individual photographs of your dolphin interaction only.
- Don’t include infants under 6 years old in your reservation as they are free of charge; however, be sure to add them in the comments section of your reservation.
- Infants from 1 to 5 years old and Minors with a height of up to 1.20m / 47.24in / 3.93ft must do the experience accompanied by one paying adult.
- Children from 6 to 12 years old with a height greater than 1.21m / 47.63in / 3.96ft and a height less than 1.40m / 55.11in / 4.59ft, can do the experience accompanied by 1 paid adult.
- Children 13 years old and older with a height greater than 1.40m / 55.11in / 4.59ft, must pay their ticket as an adult and will be able to do the experience alone.
- Additional $15 USD per companion for transportation.
- For security reasons, the use of cameras in the water is not allowed, professional photos will be available for sale.
- In Akumal, groups have a maximum of 20 people for a closer experience.
- The use of a life jacket is required in all water programs.
- Photo Package available during the online purchase process. This package is individual, and photos cannot be combined with another person.
- 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
- For safety reasons pregnant women (5 months and up) can't participate in any of our aquatic programs. Women with less than 5 months into their pregnancy can participate in the Encounter program only if accompanied by another adult and after signing a Responsibility Form.
- It is important to arrive 30 minutes before your program, remember you'll receive a short briefing before your swim.
- If you have any health condition or physical disability please contact our call center before you make your reservation so we can provide you full information about our services.
- Remember to use biodegradable sunscreen to protect your skin, the environment and marine species.
- Bring towels and cash (for the moment we are not receiving dollars, just mexican pesos) for taxis, shopping, meals, etc.
