About this Experience
What you'll do:
You step into warm Caribbean water and meet a dolphin face to face, close enough to feel the splash of its tail as it circles you.
Choose Your Program - Pick Harmony, Interax, or Primax based on how much time in the water and how many activities your group wants.
Interact One-on-One - Touch, signal, and play with a trained dolphin under the guidance of a marine specialist.
Take Home Photos - Capture the moment with included photo and video packages at most locations.
Learn From Marine Experts - Hear directly from trainers about dolphin behavior, communication, and daily care.
Pick Your Setting - Swim at Interactive Aquarium Cancun, Xcaret, Xel-Há, Puerto Morelos, Costa Mujeres, Punta Cancún, or Riviera Maya.
However you choose to do it, you leave with a story that's genuinely yours, not a rehearsed vacation photo.
Why we love it for your group:
Flexible Group Sizes - Harmony fits up to 10 people, so the whole family or wedding party can join in.
Real Connection - Getting close to a dolphin's energy and intelligence hits differently than watching from a distance.
Built-In Photo Ops - Everyone gets a keepsake without holding a phone above the water.
Multiple Location Options - Choose the setting that fits your trip, whether that's a hotel zone day trip or a stop at Xcaret.
Conservation Education - Guests learn about dolphin welfare and marine conservation as part of the experience.
About this experience partner:
Go Visit Cancun has operated in Cancún for more than a decade, connecting travelers with vetted local tour operators across the Mexican Caribbean. Based in the heart of the hotel zone, the company maintains direct relationships with dolphin encounter locations throughout Cancún and Riviera Maya, from Xcaret to Puerto Morelos. Guests book through a team that knows each location firsthand, not a call center reading from a script.
Additional information:
Program Length Varies - Harmony runs 20 minutes in water, Interax 30 minutes, Primax 45 minutes.
Group Size Limits - Harmony up to 10 people, Interax up to 6, Primax up to 4.
Location Depends on Booking - Confirm which of the 7 locations applies to your reservation before arrival.
Arrive Ready - Wear a swimsuit under your clothes and bring a towel; sunscreen is recommended to apply before or after (not right before entering the water).
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LocationCancún, MX
Cancún, Quintana Roo, MexicoCancún, MX
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it dangerous to swim with dolphins?
Like any interaction with animals, dolphins are not aggressive. They are very friendly and curious about humans, and they enjoy creating bonds of friendship and respect.
Is there a minimum age and/or height required to participate in a dolphin program?
There is no minimum age; however, all participants in our dolphin programs must be at least 3.3 feet (1 meter) tall. Babies being held must also pay for the interaction. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult during the swim (both participants will need to pay for the program
What can I bring with me and what can I not?
Appropriate footwear, swimwear, and an open mind to connect with nature. Personal cameras are not allowed in the dolphin swim areas. For your safety and the dolphins’, sunscreen and jewelry are not permitted. We will provide you with a locker to store your belongings.
Can I feed the dolphins?
Our dolphins are given a balanced diet tailored to their age, activities, and development. The caretakers will show you how they feed the dolphins during the program, but only the caretakers will handle the feeding. Feeding the dolphins in any other way is not permitted, as any food outside of their established diet could harm their health.
Do I need to know how to swim to participate in a dolphin swim program?
All our visitors must wear a life jacket during their interaction. Your safety is our priority, so with the use of the life jacket, you only need to focus on enjoying the experience.
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Can I bring my phone or camera with the dolphins?
For safety reasons and to avoid distractions for the dolphins, visitors, and caretakers, cameras are not allowed in the wet areas. Your companions can take photos in designated areas. For safety, these designated areas are separate from the wet areas.


















