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Dolphin Adventure

Paseo de las Palmas No. 39 | Nayarit, Nuevo Vallarta 63732, Mexico
52 (322) 297-1212
4.5 of 5 stars 184 Reviews
Type: Aquariums
Owner description: Dolphin Adventure, by Vallarta Adventures, provides world- class dolphin experiences in beautiful Vallarta. Located in the Nuevo Vallarta marina, our...... more » Owner description: Dolphin Adventure, by Vallarta Adventures, provides world- class dolphin experiences in beautiful Vallarta. Located in the Nuevo Vallarta marina, our dolphin center offers an unmatched facility to enjoy your marine mammal experience. Designed for guests of all ages and abilities, our award-winning dolphin and sea lion programs offer an intimate encounter and unforgettable experience with some of the ocean’s most incredible animals. During our programs, you will learn about the animals and their behaviors from our expert trainers who are passionate about marine mammals and their work. You will interact with our intelligent, gentle, and playful friends and feel the connection that is created during your encounter. We invite you to join us for the experience of a lifetime. « less
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Riverside, CA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

We were there on May 10, 2012 - and it was my girlfriend who really wanted to do this. I was pretty neutral about it beforehand, but as we went through this 70-minute swim - I realized that this was definitely something special ... and it turned out to be one of the best experiences of my life. They put... More

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df
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

I`ve been to other "swimming with dolphins" sites and this one has been the best. We spent 45 minutes in the water with them, either being pulled around the pool, hugging them, touching them, laying on their tummies and so more More

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Bonner Springs, Kansas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

Very fun, and exciting.. The dolphin life is very interesting More

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Aurora, Colorado
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

I had so much fun! So did my spouse, even though he wasn't originally excited about it. We had Karina as a dolphin, and she was way too cute. We enjoyed our time...and even though I thought it was way too overpriced, it was worth it to do it once. More

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Jarretaderas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

This is a great day out, possibly a little short but at least you can have that dolphin experience. It is not as good as going to similar experiences in Australia, (eg. Monkey Mia where you get to swim in the sea with the gentle creatures) I must say, but its proximity to the Mayan (you can walk) will make... More

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Denver, Colorado
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Great for kids of all ages and parents!!! People were wonderful and knowledgeable and worth the money!!! More

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Ystad, Skåne Län, Sweden
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Our 20 month old daughter absolutely loved it! One of the dolphin really took a liking to her also. Our daughter splashed and singed with them but the most fun was throwing the ball back and forth. Her dad and I loved it as well, just wished it was less stressful. Great trainer and beautiful mammals! More

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Terrebonne, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Very fun to play with Dolphins.... if you purchase to top package you will be able to swim with Dolphins More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Got boxed by a young dolphin! I startled her, and she "punched" me in the face with her nose!! They are hard as a rock. Get the more mature dolphins if you can. They are less jumpy. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

The swim with the dolphins was really quite interesting. I enjoy a little more action than this. For the price it was over quickly. But one time is wonderful. I think the rest of the family liked it better than I did. We did not buy the photos. The trainers were great. More

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