Meeting the Dolphins – Riviera Maya

A close encounter with dolphins in a seawater pool connected to the ocean, supervised by a professional team. You get to approach the dolphins, watch how they behave and take part in a series of guided interactions: kisses, hugs, applause, games and movements with the animals.

Several dolphinariums operate along the Riviera Maya. When you book, we point you to the one closest to where you are staying, to keep the travelling down. The programmes available vary with the centre, notably between Cancún and Playa del Carmen.

Harmony – a first encounter. An ideal first experience, easing into it gently. About 30 minutes of interaction in a pool connected to the sea, in a group of around 10 people. Ten interactions in all: kisses, applause, hugs and other moments with the dolphins.

Interax – the most popular. Everything in Harmony, with 4 extra interactions, 14 movements in all. Ideal for making more of the encounter.

Primax – the most complete. About 45 minutes of interaction, in a smaller group of 4 to 6 people, with 18 interactions. In Playa del Carmen only, this format also includes 15 minutes of snorkeling with the dolphins; that part is not available in Cancún.

Good to know: an 80-peso tax per person is not included and is paid on site. For safety reasons, phones and cameras are not allowed in the pool; photos and videos are sold on site, and can be expensive. The programme, the time and the dolphinarium are confirmed according to where you are staying and availability at the time of booking.