Just south of Playa del Carmen, you'll find Puerto Aventuras, which literally means ‘port of adventure' – and you're in for one on this day out. You'll begin with the Royal Dolphin Connection experience, where you'll learn about these beautiful creatures before you interact with two dolphins and see beautiful manatees, too. Then, you'll head out into those famously blue Caribbean waters for a laidback catamaran cruise – by the way, your lunch and drinks on board are included.
Swimming with dolphins and catamaran cruise at Puerto Aventuras
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Main features
Free cancellation
Place: Riviera Maya / Playa del Carmen
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Language: Spanish, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Additional features
Entrance fees included
Instant confirmation
Meal included
e-Voucher
Hotel pick up
Why you’ll love this…
- There's playtime with the dolphins in the Royal Dolphin Connection session at Puerto Aventuras
- You'll head out into the Caribbean Sea on board a catamaran for a laidback sailing
- Your lunch and drinks are included, and you can choose a photo package to remember your day
Important to know
- This offer adheres to our rigorous animal welfare standards related to cetaceans, which have been developed in collaboration with independent animal welfare scientists. These criteria are continually updated based on the latest scientific research and international standards. They focus on enhancing cetacean wellbeing by promoting natural and social behaviours, ensuring specialised veterinary care, encouraging the animals' autonomy within their environment, and supporting education and conservation efforts.The standards strictly prohibit breeding for commercial purposes, the use of behavioural drugs, the capture of wild cetaceans and food deprivation techniques, among other measures.
- Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
- Height, weight and/or age restrictions may apply
- Bring a towel
- Bring a hat
- Bring money for extras or gratuities
- Subject to weather conditions
- Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
- English-speaking guide for all nationalities
- Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
- Not suitable for guests with poor health
- Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
- Not suitable for guests who can't swim
- Bring bathing gear and sunblock
- Transfer is available for an extra charge
- Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
- This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Catamaran cruise
- Locker
- Lunch
- Lifejacket
- Dolphin Swim
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV
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