The 4 Best Quintana Roo Dolphin Watching Tours

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

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

At Dolphin Discovery Puerto Aventuras, you spend 60 minutes with dolphins, then 30 minutes with sea lions and 30 minutes with manatees. A 15-minute briefing, buffet lunch, two non-alcoholic drinks, lockers, showers, and restrooms are included. Groups are limited to 10, though some animal sessions may be shared.

“I really enjoyed this. The guide was super friendly and gave us a lot of time to interact with the dolphins. Ofcourse seeing them in the open ocean is better, but they are treated well and with a lot of respect.”

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2.Dolphin Encounter on Isla Mujeres and Garrafon Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · from $103Best value

Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres for a guided dolphin encounter, then use Garrafon Park’s snorkeling and kayaking gear, lounge in hammocks, ride the zipline once, and eat a buffet lunch with soft drinks. The day runs about nine hours, with English and Spanish guides. Bring biodegradable sunscreen, beachwear, a towel, and cash for the dock fee.

“A lot of time was really planned for us to meet the dolphins. We were often allowed to stroke the dolphins, try out a trick with them several times and even swim with them twice. Simply fantastic!!!”

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3.Dolphin Swim and Garrafon Reef Park Tour with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 7 reviews · from $159

Spend about nine hours traveling from Cancun’s Playa Langosta to Isla Mujeres for a 50-minute dolphin swim, then enjoy Garrafon Reef Park. Your day includes the ferry, buffet lunch, open bar, one zip line ride, snorkeling, kayaking, lockers, showers, and pool access. Bring cash for the dockage fee and leave your camera behind.

“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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4.Puerto Aventuras: Dolphin and Manatee Interaction with Lunch

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

At Dolphin Discovery Puerto Aventuras, you receive a short briefing, then spend 50 minutes in the water with dolphins, including playful behaviors, a fin ride, a wave, and group time. A 15-minute manatee visit and buffet lunch with two non-alcoholic drinks follow. Showers, lockers, and marina access are included, but transport and photos cost extra.

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