Dolphin Adventure Swim and Water Park

Dolphin Adventure Swim and Water Park Tour in Puerto Vallarta
Excursion Highlights:
  • Enjoy a guided dolphin swim experience in a small group of up to 8 guests.
  • Learn about dolphin behavior and anatomy during a short educational session.
  • Interact with a dolphin through close-up behaviors like a kiss, handshake, and hand target.
  • Take part in a fun 15-minute sea lion encounter.
  • Spend the rest of the day at Aquaventuras Water Park with included admission.
Price: $139.00
Children under 10 OR under 4'6" must be accompanied by 1 paying adult (18+) per child. Children 10+ or 4'6" and over can swim on their own (with no other children), but MUST pay adult price.
Choose Options My Cruise Itinerary
Please Note: This excursion cannot be confirmed without the Name, Age, and Height of each participant. Please enter this information below:
?
?
Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Eco, Nature
Shore Excursion Duration 1+ Hour
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? An approximately 20 to 30-minute taxi ride (not included, approximately $20 to 30 US each way) is required to reach your departure location.
Food/Beverage Provided A boxed lunch is included.
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing a swimsuit under comfortable clothing and shoes. A towel, sunglasses, and biodegradable sunscreen (for after the dolphin portion) is recommended. Sunblock, jewelry, watches, rings, bracelets, or any object which might scratch the dolphin is not permitted in the water with the dolphins.
Restrictions The MINIMUM AGE to participate is 8 years old. Children who are under 10 years old OR shorter than 4 feet 6 inches must be accompanied by one participating adult (18 years or older) per child. Children ages 10 years old or older OR at least 4 feet 6 inches tall can participate on their own (with no other children) when counted as an adult at booking. Pregnant women may not participate in this tour for safety reasons. All participants should be competent swimmers and comfortable with the use of mask, fins, and snorkel. Each person is required to wear a life jacket. Sunblock, jewelry, watches, rings, bracelets, or any object which might scratch the dolphin is not permitted in the water with the dolphins. The instructors have the final say on what can and cannot be worn in the water with the dolphins. For security reasons, personal cameras are not allowed in the water, nor in the program area. A professional photographer will be on hand to take pictures, which will be available for purchase.

Dolphin Adventure Swim and Water Park

This dolphin program in Puerto Vallarta is designed to give you a safe and engaging opportunity to interact with one of the ocean's most intelligent animals. With a small group of up to 8 guests, you'll enjoy a fun, memorable experience guided by a professional trainer.

Your session begins with a short educational orientation, where your instructor will introduce you to dolphin behavior, anatomy, and habits. You'll then step onto a submerged platform for a series of close-up interactions with one dolphin. These may include a kiss, handshake, hand target, and the dolphin's signature smile.

After the platform portion, each family or party will enjoy free time in the water with the dolphin. During this part of the experience, the dolphin may swim by, splash, and sing. The total swim time is approximately 30 minutes.

In addition to your dolphin experience, this tour also includes a 15-minute sea lion interaction. This fun and relaxed session gives you the chance to observe and interact with one of the most playful marine mammals.

Once your marine life encounters are complete, enjoy a complimentary box lunch and spend the rest of the day at Aquaventuras Water Park. The park features water slides, a lazy river, a dolphin show, and a sea lion show.

Admission to the park is included with your dolphin program. Guests who wish to observe but not participate in the dolphin activity may do so by purchasing regular park admission.

Please Note: As of July 16, Mexico has amended its General Wildlife Law, which places new restrictions on certain types of dolphin interactions. Beginning September 16, dolphin programs at Aquaventuras will follow an updated format. The experience will start with an educational briefing on dolphin anatomy and habits, including their senses of smell and taste. On the platform, guests will enjoy activities such as Dolphin Embrace (touch/hug), Dolphin Sight (vision), and Heart to Heart (soul). In the water, groups will have free-swim time as the dolphin circles around and responds to different sounds. The program lasts approximately 50 minutes, with a maximum of 8 guests per platform and one dolphin. Admission to Aquaventuras Park is included, along with a Meet and Greet with sea lions (out of water) and lunch from the swimmer's menu.

The tour duration reflects the dolphin interaction only. Time spent at the water park is on your own and not included in the listed duration. Transfer time to and from the park is also not included. This tour requires one participating adult for each child participant. Bring along cash for locker rental, as well as for food and beverage purchase. Shower and restroom facilities are available. The park's hours of operation are 10 AM - 5 PM. Water attractions operate from 11 AM - 5 PM. The opening hours are subject to change without notice.