Cancun Dolphin Tours: the 5 Worth Booking

1.Cancún: Dolphin Encounter on Isla Mujeres with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 56 reviews · 8 hours · from $95Our pick

Meet dolphins from a standing underwater platform at Dolphin Discovery on Isla Mujeres. You will learn about dolphin behavior, diet, and care programs, then enjoy a buffet, soft drinks, pools, and lounge chairs. The 9:00 AM ferry from Playa Langosta returns around 5:30 PM.

“Was fun getting so close to the dolphins, definitely memorable but the cost is not worth what you end up doing. I picked encounter, cheapest level, and it was about 30-40 minutes. But it’s spread amongst the group you’re in, so you maybe get 5-7 minutes. Cost if photos is crazy, and you can’t take your own or bring a go pro. I can’t say anything about the buffet, I missed it, was my own fault. You do get free time on the island but transportation to the centre is not included. The instructor was knowledgeable though.”

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2.Cancun: Interactive Aquarium – Swim with Dolphins Splash

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 49 reviews · 35 min · from $127

At Interactive Aquarium Cancún in Plaza La Isla, you’ll join a group of up to 10 for a dolphin presentation and 20 minutes of guided water activities, including a kiss, behavior lessons, and close contact. Bring swimwear and ID, but leave phones, cameras, and jewelry behind.

“We loved being in the pool and interacting with the dolphins but for the money didn’t seem long enough. By the time we checked in, got changed and had a talk about the dolphin, we had a few photos then it finished. 15 minutes with the dolphins for what we paid was a bit expensive for a family on a budget. That was without any photos. We then had to pay $53 per photo or they had packages which worked out cheaper but still very expensive in total.”

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3.Cancún Interactive Aquarium Admission + Dolphin Presentation

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 33 reviews · 1 day · from $26Best value

At Cancun’s Interactive Aquarium, you can see more than 140 marine species, use the touch tanks, visit the axolotl exhibit, and watch a 7 pm dolphin presentation. Entry is inside Plaza La Isla, with dolphin swims, photos, transportation, and Aquarium Trek sold separately.

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4.Cancun: Interactive Aquarium Ticket and Swim with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 19 reviews · 45 min · from $138

Meet a dolphin at Interactive Aquarium Cancun in Plaza La Isla. Your English- or Spanish-speaking host leads 14 water activities in a 30-minute session, including petting, dolphin kisses, behavior lessons, and simple games. Aquarium admission, towels, and a locker are included.

“Loved it but I thought we could actually swim with them not just stand in the water.”

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5.CANCUN: Dolphin Swim Adventure with buffet and soft drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 7 reviews · from $109

Meet a trainer at Dolphin Discovery Cancun for a one-hour dolphin program with kisses, hugs, fin shakes, songs, and group time in the water. The program is offered in English or Spanish and includes lunch and soft drinks, though the actual swim time may be shorter than the full session.

“Interacting with the dolphins was a very special experience. I would do it again. The trainer Marco with Apollo and Mincho was super friendly. However, the promised buffet was not available. There was one meal, which wasn't very good. Nevertheless, it was still very nice.”

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