Dolphin Discovery is situated in the heart of the Puerto Aventuras luxury resort community. This lagoon area is home to a pod of dolphins and other marine mammals where visitors can get up close and interact with them in complete safety. These fascinating, playful creatures love nothing more than to make new friends, and with the range of opportunities on offer here, you are sure to become one of their number.
There are various different programmes for interacting with the inhabitants of Dolphin Discovery, which are available for good swimmers of all ages. The most gentle and family friendly option is the ever-popular Dolphin Encounter. In this show, the dolphins display their talents for singing and dancing as you watch from a platform in the water.
To feel the power of these incredible animals, join the Dolphin Swim Adventure, where you’ll have the opportunity to grab onto a dolphin’s fin and speed through the water with them. Or if you’d rather be above the waves, why not get one of the dolphins to push you along on a boogie board?
The resort’s most popular programme is the Dolphin Royal Swim. Thrill-seekers will love the exhilarating sensation of racing through the water holding the dorsal fins of a pair of dolphins. If you’re feeling extra daring, try the “dolphin push” where two of the animals push you along by the feet in a standing position.
The resort is not just home to dolphins—there are also opportunities to swim with enthusiastic sea lions and graceful manatees, also known as “sea cows”.
The dolphinarium is located in Puerto Aventuras on the River Maya. It’s around a 20-minute drive away from the ancient Mayan ruins at Tulum, 25 minutes from Playa del Carmen and about an hour away from Cancun.
Public bus services run from Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Alternatively, the dolphinarium runs a round-trip service between Cancun and Puerto Aventuras. There is plenty of parking available at the resort for drivers. Dolphin Discovery is open daily. Visit the website for information about prices and bookings.
