Best Dolphin Cruises with Lunch and Drinks in Mexico — Our Top 5

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.Puerto Aventuras: Dolphin Swim, Sea Lions, Manatees, & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 33 reviews · 2 hours · from $135

Spend about two hours at Dolphin Discovery Puerto Aventuras with a 15-minute briefing, a 60-minute dolphin swim, and separate sea lion and manatee sessions. A buffet meal, two non-alcoholic drinks, lockers, showers, and restrooms are included. Groups are limited to 10.

“The activities were amazing, of course we would have liked to spend more time interacting with the animals but understand why its limited. we were a party of 5, joined by 2 more - so 7 ppl for both Dolphins and manatee - then a larger group for the sea lion. All the staff were happy and friendly and made it a lovely day. The food was good with a nice selection. would recommend 👌”

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3.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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4.Cancun: Dolphin Swim and Garrafon Reef Park Tour with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 7 reviews · from $159

Take the ferry from Playa Langosta to Isla Mujeres for a 50-minute dolphin swim, then spend time at Garrafon Reef Park with a buffet, open bar, zip line, snorkeling, and kayaking. The day lasts about nine hours, but bring cash for the dock fee and budget extra for dolphin photos.

“The staff from start to finish was extremely nice and the experience one to remember. They made sure to cater to everyone no matter where they were from.”

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5.Puerto Aventuras: Dolphin and Manatee Interaction with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $139Top rated

At Dolphin Discovery Puerto Aventuras, you get a briefing, 50 minutes in the water with dolphins, 15 minutes with manatees, a buffet lunch, two soft drinks, lockers, showers, and marina access. English and Spanish instruction is available. Photos cost extra.

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