Dolphin Royal Swim-Tulum - Akumal

Overview

Dolphin Discovery Akumal settles at the beautiful biodiversity reservation of Akumal Bay, one of the top ten places in the world because there are enough entertainments and sightseeing, like Yalku-Lagoon; Half Moon Bay and Bahia Akumal. Our brand new Dolphin Habitat in the Riviera Maya is located just 20 minutes driving south from Playa del Carmen and 20 minutes driving north from the famous archaeological site Tulum. Here, you can enjoy an unforgettable swim with Dolphins in Tulum experience.

The Dolphin Royal Swim program gives you several ranges of activities to enjoy, to swim with Dolphins in Tulum. Get ready to share beautiful moments with these amazing Marine Mammals. You’ll get to greet them, join them in a playful splash war, and learn all about them from our Marine Mammal Specialists, who will provide an educational talk about their anatomy and habits. Come visit and dive into their incredible underwater world!

Daily Schedules: 02:00 PM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM

Free Wi-Fi Showers Lockers

Ground transportation service to our facilities. (Request your transportation by email to customercare@dolphindiscovery.com or by phone 48 hours before the program at an additional cost of $10.00 USD per person. Please be sure to provide your customer agent with your confirmation number) Photos of your experience with the dolphins Other activities in Akumal Food and beverage  Participation Tax for Activities with Aquatic Animals (ISEPAAA): $3 USD. Children under the age of 5 are exempt from this fee.

Don’t include infants under 6 years old in your reservation as they are free of charge; however, be sure to add them in the comments section of your reservation. Additional $15 USD per companion for transportation. In Dolphin Akumal groups have a maximum of 10 people for a closer experience and will interact from a special underwater platform. Infants from 1 to 5 years old or Minors with a height of up to 1.20m / 47.24in / 3.93ft will do the Dolphin Encounter behaviors experience and must be accompanied by two paying adults. Children from 6 to 12 years old with a height greater than 1.21m / 47.63in / 3.96ft and a height less than 1.40m / 55.11in / 4.59ft can do the swimming experience accompanied by a paid adult. Children 13 years and older with a height greater than 1.40m / 55.11in / 4.59ft, must pay their ticket as an adult and can swim alone. For security reasons, the use of cameras in the water is not allowed, professional photos will be available for sale. The use of safety vests is required in all water programs. 10 min briefing and 60 min in the water. Photo Package available during the online purchase process. This package is individual, and photos cannot be combined with another person. Activities involving Marine Mammals (Dolphins, Sea Lions, and Manatees) are subject to a Participation Tax for Activities with Aquatic Animals (ISEPAAA), established by the State Government of Quintana Roo. This tax will be collected at check-in, at a rate of $ 3 USD per person, and applies to guests aged 6 and above. Residents of Quintana Roo are exempt from the Participation Tax for Activities with Aquatic Animals (ISEPAAA). The funds collected from this tax go directly toward the protection of marine species in Quintana Roo.

For safety reasons pregnant women (5 months and up) can't participate in any of our aquatic programs. Women with less than 5 months into their pregnancy can participate in the Encounter program only if accompanied by another adult and after signing a Responsibility Form. It is important to arrive 30 minutes before your program, remember you'll receive a short briefing before your swim. If you have any health condition or physical disability please contact our call center before you make your reservation so we can provide you full information about our services. Remember to use biodegradable sunscreen to protect your skin, the environment and marine species. Bring towels and cash (for the moment we are not receiving dollars, just mexican pesos) for taxis, shopping, meals, etc.