Do I need to know how to swim?

No. The submerged platform keeps you in shallow water with only your lower body submerged, so swimming ability is not required.

What is included in the 2-hour session?

The experience includes direct interaction with dolphins (touching, swimming, playing), guided activities led by trainers, and time in the natural Caribbean-side habitat. Check final confirmation for specifics on photos and amenities.

Is this suitable for very young children?

Yes. Children of all ages are welcome. Very young children can sit on an adult's shoulders on the platform. Confirm minimum age requirements with the supplier when booking.

Bring a towel, change of clothes, reef-safe sunscreen, and a waterproof camera if desired. Leave valuables in your accommodation or hotel safe.

How do I get to Puerto Aventuras?

Puerto Aventuras is located in the Riviera Maya, approximately 40 minutes south of Cancún and 10 minutes south of Playa del Carmen. Confirm meeting point and parking details with the supplier 24 hours before arrival.

Are the dolphins in captivity or the wild?

The dolphins are in a managed habitat within the Puerto Aventuras resort. It is designed as a Caribbean-side environment. Confirm the specific nature and conditions of the facility with the supplier if this is important to your decision.

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Riviera Maya Puerto Aventuras - Dolphin Encounter

Puerto Aventuras, Mexico

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About this activity

Wade into the Caribbean to interact with dolphins in their natural habitat at Puerto Aventuras. This 2-hour encounter combines hands-on connection with professional guidance, designed for families and swimmers of all abilities using a submerged platform that eliminates the need to swim.

En este programa de nado con delfines tus hijos podrán disfrutar de actividades seguras y divertidas que Dolphin Discovery Puerto Aventuras diseñó para personas de todas las edades. Podrás disfrutarlo desde una plataforma sumergida que hará que el agua cubra la mitad inferior de tu cuerpo sin necesidad de nadar. Tu nuevo amigo te dará cariño ilimitado, te saludará, cantará y podrás acariciarlo, bailar y nadar con él y los demás delfines en su hogar. Nuestros delfines siempre te darán la bienvenida en nuestro hábitat que se caracteriza por su hermosa ambientación a un costado del Mar Caribe

Highlights

✓Interact directly with dolphins—touch, play, and swim alongside them
✓Use a submerged platform; only your lower body enters the water (no swimming required)
✓Guided activities including dolphin-led games, singing, and dancing
✓Small-group setting in a Caribbean-side habitat
✓Suitable for all ages and swimming abilities

Insider tips

★Arrive early to observe dolphin behaviour before your session; calm water conditions are best in early morning
★Bring a waterproof camera or GoPro—action happens fast and you'll want to capture the moments
★Wear reef-safe sunscreen and a light rash guard if you have sensitive skin; Caribbean sun is intense even on cloudy days

Good to know

•Meets at Puerto Aventuras; confirm arrival time and parking details with supplier 24 hours prior
•Submerged platform makes this accessible for those with limited mobility or anxiety about deep water
•Bring a towel and change of clothes; you will get wet from waist down
•Children under 5 may sit on adult's shoulders on the platform

Who it's for

Families with children of mixed swimming abilitiesNon-swimmers or anxious swimmers seeking dolphin interactionAdventure seekers wanting hands-on wildlife encountersPhotographers looking for Caribbean wildlife content