Dolphin Swim Adventure at Tulum Akumal
An up-close experience!
What does this experience include?
- Free Wi-Fi
- Showers
- Lockers
About this experience
Our brand new Dolphins habitat in the Mayan Riviera is located just 20 minutes driving south from Playa del Carmen and 20 minutes driving north from the famous archaeological site Tulum. Now you can get close to the most friendly marine animals in the brand new Dolphin Discovery habitat in Akumal Tulum in the Mayan Riviera just in Akumal Bay. The Swim Adventure program offers the greatest opportunity of an up-close interaction with playful Dolphins. You can learn everything you always wanted to know about Dolphin diet, behavior, facts, and do more activities in Riviera Maya.
The Dolphin Swim Adventure program includes the famous belly ride, which occurs when you hold onto the Dolphin’s flippers as he swims backwards. Besides this exciting activity, you will play with the Dolphin, receive a handshake and learn how they sing and dance in the water. You will have the chance to meet our Dolphins in one of the best places in the world, Akumal is the perfect spot. Dolphin Discovery Akumal has breathtaking panoramic views, the best activities in Riviera Maya, and it is the only one with all Dolphins born under human care (certified MIRACLE program)
Reserve today and Live the experience of a lifetime with the best activities in Riviera Maya!
Interactions on your Dolphin Experience
- Belly Ride
- Boogie push
- Hug
- Hand target
- 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)
- Other activities in Akumal.
- Food and beverage.
- Participation Tax for Activities with Aquatic Animals (ISEPAAA): $3 USD. Children under the age of 5 are exempt from this fee.
Additional information
- 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.
- Additional $15 USD per companion for transportation.
- In Dolphin Akumal groups have a maximum of 12 people for a closer experience.
- Infants from 1 to 5 years old or Minors with a height of up to 1.20m / 47.24in / 3.93ft will do the Dolphin Encounter behaviors experience and must be accompanied by two paying adults.
- 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 and older with a height greater than 1.40m / 55.11in / 4.59ft, must pay their ticket as an adult and can swim alone.
- 10 min briefing and 50 in the water.
- For security reasons, the use of cameras in the water is not allowed, professional photos will be available for sale.
- 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.
