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Dolphin Discovery Puerto Vallarta

Tepic Km 155, Nuevo Vallarta 63732, Mexico
1-866-393-5158
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Type: Educational Sites, Water sports
Owner description: Dolphin Discovery Puerto Vallarta invites you to live the dream of swimming with dolphins in paradise! With a range of programs, we have... more » Owner description: Dolphin Discovery Puerto Vallarta invites you to live the dream of swimming with dolphins in paradise! With a range of programs, we have family-friendly adventures for all ages that you will never forget. Located in Aquaventuras Park, you'll enjoy your dolphin experience and a day on the water slides, an adventure full of adrenaline and smiles! « less
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Saint Louis, Missouri
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

We took a 5 hour snorkeling tour operated by Dolphin Discovery (branded as "Marietas Hopping" by Ocean Riders) out of Nuevo Vallarta in April 2013. The cost was $50 per person. The inflatable boats are SUPER FAST and normally used for whale watching in season, which gets you to the diving site fast. 2 minutes out we were informed that... More

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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

100 US for the photos ...! great experience but holy smokes do they hose you for photos. it was nice being in the pool with the dolphins and the trainer made the kids feel great

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The Nuevo Vallarta beach is wonderful, with miles of beach. You can even walk to Bucerias along the beach. There are restaurants and massage tents along the beach. Nitta is a great place to rent, steps from Club ETC. where you can soak up the sun along with having lunch or cocktails.

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Chase, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

This was a truly amazing swim with the dolphins. A memory I will cherish forever. You will regret not having done this. Worth every cent

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Providence, Rhode Island
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

It was a great experience! The dolphin pool is a little cold so if your kids get upset (like mine) skip the kids. You also get a pass to the water park which I did not know so you can actually stay for a while. The water is nice!

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La Ronge, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

This was great. You swim with the dolphins in groups of 12 only. The price is under $100 per adult and less for kids. That gets you 30 minutes with the dolphins. Tummy swins, boggie board push and kisses from the dolphins. Kids loved it and so did the adults. Lots of one on one time with the dolphins which... More

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Barrie, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

The facility was 5 star! Although the whole experience was very pricey, it was well worth it. I considered how well the dolphins and sea lions were cared for and how wonderful the staff was, and considered my money well spent. Highly recommended!!!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

The cost of just over $100 per person to swim with the dolphins is just the beginning of your expense. They then offer a swim with a sea lion for another $30 or so. For the dolphin swim I was put in a viewing area where it was not possible to get decent photos of my grandson with the dolphins... More

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Seattle, Washington
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

This was so much fun. The pools were clean, the staff, friendly and the dolphins allowed us to join them for a swim around the pool. I'd do this again, in a minute.

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Sammamish, Washington, USA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

Our family of 4 did the Dolphin Encounter and the Dolphin swim adventure and we all had an amazing time. Very memorable. Swimming with the dolphins and doing the bogey board with them is something that we have seen on shows and it was amazing to be part of it. The tickets also included water park usage and the dolphin/... More

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