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Dolphinaris Cancun

Blvd. Kukulkan km.25 Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500, Mexico
+52 998 8813030
Ranked #10 of 80 attractions in Cancun
4.5 of 5 stars 470 Reviews
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Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: Worlds' best dolphinariums !Dolphinaris . . . A place for you. A place for them. If you’re looking for the best place to swim with dolphins in Cancun...... more » Owner description: Worlds' best dolphinariums !Dolphinaris . . . A place for you. A place for them. If you’re looking for the best place to swim with dolphins in Cancun this is the right place for you!At Dolphinaris, we provide people of all ages the opportunity to make their dreams come true. We see the evidence of this every day as we watch the faces of our guests when they meet one of our dolphins for the very first time.Located next to, but not part of the water park Wet ´n Wild and easy to get to with public transportation Dolphinaris is the best option for swimming with dolphins in Cancun! * We are a multimillion-dollar investment and the most advanced dolphinariums in Mexico, only in some places in the U.S.A. have the same technology we have, providing you the best quality in all aspects unlike other dolphinariums that only use a simple fishing net at the sea beach, where in addition to swimming with dolphins, you swim with algae, waves, ocean currents, ship oil and gas, you also swims with the dolphins waste, exposing you to severe skin or vital organs infections. Avoid all that... next time choose dolphinaris! « less
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Dusseldorf, Germany
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

My girlfriend and I visited Dolphinaris in Cancun on the 25th of February 2012. After our visit, we left a raving 5-star review about the place, which I have included below. However, events in the aftermath of our visit have led us to drastically change our view on Dolphinaris Cancun. Here is what happened, and why we now give this... More

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Sydney, Australia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

We stayed at Sun Palace Resort and used some of our "credits" for a dolphin swim. We interacted with the dolphins for around 45 mins. This included kiss, handshake, fin ride, pats, cuddles and tricks. The trainer was very good, and the whole experience was very enjoyable. Photos and videos were overpriced, but this was the only real negative. More

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Dallas, Texas
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

We loved swimming with the dolphins the only complaint is that your not allowed to take your own pictures, they have a photographer there and you have to buy the pictures you want for an arm and a leg! More

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France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Who has never dreamed of swimming with dolphins ...?! Make your dreams come true. You will learn more about dolphins' life, training, educative activties... You have also an access to the water park nearby. A real experience ! A little bit expensive but it worth it. Nothing more to say than to try ! More

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Madison, Wisconsin
2 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

This was the only dolphin swim I've ever done, and I loved it. Granted, I didn't have to pay for it, so that made it even better. I would say it is worth the price, IF they threw in at least one picture. Paying for the experience and then just as much (at the cheapest) for pictures, is crazy! It... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

My daughter and husband were the ones that swam with the dolphins. They both had the time of their lives. However, I thought the price of the photographs was INSANE!!! The cheapest package was 2 for $69.00. Come on!! We all know in this day and age of digital photography that it does NOT justify the price of these photos.... More

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eddyville iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

they were so smart and friendly..i didnt like holding on to their fins and letting them pull you..it seemed kinda mean...but it was a great experience More

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Denver, Colorado
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Part of our resort credit with Moon Palace! You got to pet the dolphins like 6-10 times, hold onto fins while they pulled you, played and splashed water with dolphins, hug dophins on front and back side. Saw them do bunch of tricks More

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Green Bay, Wisconsin
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Fun for the whole family. Were allowed a lot of access to/contact with the dolphins. We were grouped appropiately with another family of 4. More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Not the best "dolphin swim" animals are old and lazzy... Wet n Wild entry and food included but poor. Better try Dolphin Discovery at Isla Mujeres is less expensive, you get the buffet breakfast at the ship to the Island, all drinks and good food, the Garrafon park trip and down town walk for local art shopping, and a superior... More

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