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Dolphin Discovery

Mz 23 Plano 1 Lote 11-Centro Comercial Marina, Puerto Aventuras 77400, Mexico
866-393-5158
4.0 of 5 stars 200 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: Dolphin Discovery Puerto Aventuras invites you to live the dream of swimming with dolphins in the paradise of the Riviera Maya. Our beautiful, natural...... more » Owner description: Dolphin Discovery Puerto Aventuras invites you to live the dream of swimming with dolphins in the paradise of the Riviera Maya. Our beautiful, natural lagoon setting is ideal for your hands-on interactions with our family of dolphins, manatees and sea lions. We offer programs for all ages, a family-friendly experience you will never forget. « less
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Orefield, Pennsylvania
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

We booked this as a combo tour with Hidden Worlds Family Cenote Park. We spent the morning with the dolphins for the "Dolphin Royal" package, which included "swim with sharks and stingrays" and a "boxed lunch". The dolphin shuttle bus was at our hotel promptly to pick us up at our scheduled time. The dolphins were incredible. Our trainer was... More

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colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

we got to see all the experiences from the docks on the marina...great show, makes me want to go More

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Holland, Pennsylvania, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

Went with my 7-year old daughter and really enjoyed it. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

This trainer for life experience has a focus on educating you about the animals rather than just swimming with them. It includes a full dolphin Royal Swim programme plus a training /education session with the dolphins so you get a lot of time in the water interacting and swimming with them. You also get to swim and snorkel with rays... More

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St Helens, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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all aspects of caring and training of dolphins, mantees, stingrays and sharks, More

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Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

It was the first time I was up close and personal with a dolphin and it was very enjoyable. I found a discounted deal on cancundiscounts.com and reserved online. We received transportation from our hotel to Puerto Aventuras. We were given wristbands to distinguish which dolphin package you had reserved. I reserved the Dolphin Adventure. The told us to meet... More

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Aberdeen - Scotland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

Went swimming with the dolphins - both my partner and myself loved it. felt very emotional feeling being with them. well worth it. watch out the price you pay for photos - tell them you only have x amount and they will sell them to you for the lesser price. More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

only bad part was the water - but its meant to reflect the dolphins natural habitat More

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Halifax
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Dolphin discovery is one of my favourites things to do. The trainers are very knowledgeable and willing to answer an questions you may have. And the manatees there are so amazing to see. More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

I booked the Sea Life Circle & the Manatees. I booked thru Playa Del Carmen Tours, website stated you can purchase video, I found out they stop doing this 2 yrs ago. The dolphins were amazing & an experience I will never forget & I learned alot. The girl which I forgot her name, was wonderful. The manatees were sweet... More

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