Excursions

Isla Mujeres: Dolphin Encounter with Optional Royal Garrafón Reef Park

Need a dose of the sun, sand, and the sea? Simply head to Isla Mujeres and interact with the world's smartest marine animals thanks to the Dolphin Encounter Program. Upgrade your experience and try water activities at the Garrafón Reef Natural Park.

Make friends with playful dolphins with the Dolphin Encounter program

Enjoy a mix of education and entertainment as you learn about these marine creatures

Experience 40 minutes of interaction, including handshakes, hugs, or kisses with dolphins

Upgrade your experience and visit the beautiful Garrafón Reef Natural Park

Admire the views of the Caribbean Sea, go snorkeling and kayaking, or relax on a hammock

Tuck into a delicious lunch buffet that includes refreshing drinks from the open bar

Dolphin Encounter

Food & drinks

Admission fees

Cancun to Isla Mujeres round-trip transport

15 min. of orientation

40 min. swimming with dolphins

National open bar

Buffet food

Amenities: lockers, showers, lounge chairs, pool

Continental breakfast on board (bread, juice, and coffee)

Shopping tour to downtown Isla Mujeres

Bicycle Tour (Service available from 13 years of age and subject to availability, cost of admission to Tortugranja $3 USD not included)

Dolphin Encounter with Royal Garrafón

Cancun to Isla Mujeres round-trip transport

15 min. of orientation

40 min with the dolphins

Access to the Garrafón Park

Buffet lunch and national open bar in Garrafón Park

Amenities: lockers, showers, lounge chairs, hammocks, pool

Continental breakfast

Snorkeling gear, life jackets, kayaks, temazcal (subject to availability), and zip line in Garrafón Park

Tips or gratuity

Photos of your experience with dolphins

Dockage at a cost of $200 MXN per person. Children 6 years and older must pay the cost of the spring

Other activities in Cancun or Isla Mujeres

Ground transportation (prior reservation) at a cost of $150 MXN per person

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Designed for people of all ages, Dolphin Discovery-Isla Mujeres is located just 20 minutes away by ferry from Isla Mujeres. The island is known for some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Caribbean Sea, so get into your holiday mood, let go of all your inhibitions and enjoy a swim with adorable dolphins in their natural habitat! Don't worry about your lack of experience - you will be standing on an underwater platform where the friendly dolphins will give you a kiss and a wet (but warm) hug! While you're standing there, you will have specialists recount fun facts about these playful dolphins such as their diet, breeding programs, and how they are looked after, as well as some tips to protect the environment. Once you're done with the dolphin encounter, go for a dip in the two pools, or just soak in the sun.

If you've chosen the option with entry to Garrafón Reef Natural Park, you will get to see a combination of the beauty of nature along with access to exciting activities on the island. Go snorkeling in one of the most beautiful coral reefs in Cancun or work out your extra energy with a kayaking trip in the lovely turquoise waters. When you get hungry, enjoy a bite (or much more) from the succulent buffet menu and sip on refreshing drinks from the national open bar. Later, lie down on the comfortable lounge chairs or hammocks, and relax. It's two unique experiences rolled into one - an absolute must-do!

Ticket Information

This ticket offers the following options you can choose from:

Dolphin Encounter

Dolphin Encounter with Royal Garrafón

Important Information

Please use the comments section to include infants of 1 m or less in your reservation since their participation has no cost

You will need to pay for the dockage at the time of your registration just before boarding

The use of life jackets is mandatory in all aquatic programs

In Isla Mujeres, this program admits groups with a maximum of 20 people

Children taller than 1.40 m will be able to participate alone in any program when paying the adult rate

For the Encounter program, children with a height of 1.21 m and up to 1.40 m will be able to participate alone

Children with a height of 1 m and up to 1.20 m can participate in the Encounter program accompanied by a paying adult

If your child is shorter than 1 m, they will be considered infants and will carry out Encounter program activities regardless of the program in which they participate (it is a requirement that they adjust their vest)

The use of cameras in the water is not allowed. Professional photographs will be available for sale

Do not forget to use biodegradable sunscreen, to take care of your skin, the environment, and marine species

For safety purposes, women who are 5 months pregnant or less can only participate in the Dolphin Encounter program accompanied by another adult and after signing the responsibility form. Women who have crossed 5 months of pregnancy cannot participate in any of the aquatic activities

Remember to arrive 30 minutes before your program since you will receive a previous orientation

If you have any physical or health problem, contact us to provide you with all the information related to our services before making the reservation

We recommend that you bring towels, as well as cash for taxis, purchases, meals, and other expenses

Timings

Dolphin Encounter

Daily: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM

Dolphin Encounter with Royal Garrafón

Daily 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM

The Garrafón Reef Natural Park is open from Sunday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Discounted Tickets

Infants aged 0-5yrs can enter for free. Simply present a valid photo ID and get free entry. Children aged 6-12yrs enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID)

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly

Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the ticket redemption point

If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification

Kindly ensure that you arrive 30 minutes before the start time of your experience to avoid any delays

Ticket Redemption Point

Redeem your ticket at Dolphin Discovery Ferry Dock - Playa Langosta, Playa Langosta, Cancún 77500

This is located next to the Casa Maya Hotel in the Cancun Hotel Zone, and you can see the dock perfectly identified with the Dolphin Discovery logo

Ferries depart from Cancun to Isla Mujeres at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM

Take the 9:00 AM ferry for a 10:30 AM activity start time, and the 11:00 AM ferry for a 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, or 3:30 PM activity start time

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At Isla Mujeres

Dolphin Discovery Isla Mujeres

Once you're at the island, head to Dolphin Discovery Isla Mujeres

Address: Lt 26 Carretera Sac Bajo, Isla Mujeres 77400

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Royal Garrafón Reef Park

If you've chosen it as an option, you get to visit the Royal Garrafón Reef Park as well

Address: Kilómetro 6 Carretera Garrafón Lt 9, 77400 Q.R., Mexico

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Validity

This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout