There are so many life threatening situations which dolphins live, some are on purpose like dolphin hunting, while others happen without us even noticing it. For example, did you know that sometimes dolphins are hit by boats and propellers?.

Nets for fish can also catch dolphins who can’t long-breathe under water like fish do. Dolphins need to swim up to the surface to get air. Therefore they drown when they get caught.

Dolphins find their way around through the water by making a sound and waiting for it to bounce back. This is called echolocation. Therefore, noise from boats and personal crafts can harm dolphins, since boats noise in the water can confuse and disorient dolphins and they can get lost and separate from their group.

If dolphins swallow or eat chemicals, plastic bottles or other harmful wastes in the water, dolphins can get sick and even die particularly new born dolphins.

There are some marine research and conservation organizations that make sure that dolphins are protected. Dolphin swim programs in Cancun are deeply concerned about dolphins conservation. The only way to observe close and study these animals is in the protected environment of aquariums where experts can examine aspects of dolphins’ biology, which is difficult to keep track in the wild and help them survive and breed.

You can be a part of the people who are concerned about dolphin’s care and dolphins’ conservation and take a closer look to these wonderful mammals swimming  with dolphins in Cancun. Every time you Swim with Dolphins in Cancun you contribute to investigation and conservation programs.

Ask your travel Agent about locations, prices and schedules for Cancun Dolphin Swim Programs.

What stands out most in Xel Ha Park is its ponderous water world, formed by rivers, lagoons, cenotes and the majestic Caribbean Sea, where you can snorkel and find a variety of fish of different sizes and colors.

In Xel Ha Park you can have a perfect ending to a perfect day, with  one of the amazing Cancun dolphin swim programs. Have an incredible swim with dolphins in Cancun experience with the most gentle and intelligent animals on the planet.

Xel Ha Dolphin Experience costs $ 229 USD. It  is an all inclusive package that includes  a Cancun Dolphin Swim.  (This price may change anytime without previous notice).

By purchasing this Cancun Dolphin Swim at Xel Ha (Dolphin Experience Package) yoy will enjoy a great day of fun in Xel Ha Park, considered one of the natural wonders of Mexico, and also live the experience of your life, with dolphins in Cancun. All with a VIP attention that includes personalized and preferential services and transportation from your hotel’s door.

Other Cancun Dolphin swim  programs at Xcaret and Xel Ha Parks, in the Riviera Maya are:

Delphinus Primax for $ 159, Trainer for a day by Delphinus for $ 259 and The One by Delphinus for $ 499.

With the addition of these new dolphinariums, the Programs to swim with dolphins Cancun could cheapen the Cancun dolphin swim industry because, according to the head of Delphinus company, the competition (Dolphinaris) which is only present at Cancun and Cozumel, will enter with 30 to 40% lower rates.

The main concern is the saturation of the Cancun Dolphin Swim industry that could lead to a lowering of prices in programs to swim with dolphins Cancun.

Delphinus pretends to build another Dolphinarium at the Riviera Maya, no matter what. It will be 10 kilometers south of Puerto Morelos, besides the one prospected in Cozumel this year, which investment will be from 5 to 7 million. This project is expected to start later this year, and year and a half would be finished.

Dolphinaris growth will force Delphinus to rethink its competitiveness strategies to avoid creating a dramatic decrease in rates of dolphins programs in Cancun, so people can continue to enjoy these attractions with the same quality and service that have characterized them so far.

An example is Dolphin Discovery which few weeks ago got associated with Via Delphi to continue to fight in this increasingly competitive Cancun Dolphin Swim market.

In Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres and the Riviera Maya there are different dolphin swim programs in pools or at sea. In fact, many agencies already include  dolphins in Cancun as an extra activity  in vacation packages.

Many people have heard of Cancun dolphin swim programs, but do not really know what the swim with dolphins in Cancun relly is, and do not know if it’s worth it or not.

First, you will have an orientation to the Cancun dolphin swim program that takes about 15 minutes, then you get the gear to enter the water as the lifejacket. Then you get into the water along with a group of 8 people.

There are two dolphins per group and participants go one by one. When it’s your turn, the dolphin pushes your feet with its nose with such force that it seems as if you flew up, they jump over you and at the end you have a time to pet them and swim freely.

The price is about $ 120. It seems expensive but definitely it is worth it, since it is a phenomenal experience, which you may only do once in your life.

There is also another swim with dolphins in Cancun program that is;  trainer for a day program , that costs a little more, but you spend all day with the dolphins, you feed them, and they teach you how to give orders and you become a trainer for a day.

You don´t need to be a guest of this resort to participate in the dolphin swim programs at the Dreams Cancun. Adults and children at least 3’6” tall may swim alone with the dolphins. Smaller children may participate if accompanied at all times by a paying adult. Lifejackets are provided and swimming ability is not necessary to swim with dolphins in Cancun. Private transportation to Delphinus at Dreams Cancun hotel is included in each dolphin swim program.

Via Delphi in Cancun, now Delphinus Group was created on June 28 1990, and has always been recognized for its growth based on a main focus which has been to induce closer interaction with bottlenose dolphins, and a continuous search for profound knowledge and the wellbeing of the species, as well as demanding protection for them and their habitat in the ocean.

Delphinus group offers five dolphin swim programs in Cancun and other four different locations in this vacation destination such as Riviera Maya, Xcaret, XelHa and Costa Maya. 

Location: Dreams Cancun, Hotel Km 7.5, Punta Cancun, Hotel Zone.

Delphinus Dreams Cancun facilities include Ticket booth, Bathrooms, Showers, Lockers, Towels, Life vest for the activity, Souvenir Shop, 2 palapas to watch our video briefing, Additional palapas with photo and DVD services based on digital technology.

Delphinus Dolphin Programs are three.

Delphinus Dolphin Program Prices:  Trainer for a Day $259 USD, Primax $159 USD, The One: $499 USD.

Dolphin Discovery-Isla Mujeres. The facilities of Dolphin Discovery Isla Mujeres are located in a charming Caribbean island right across from Cancun that can be reached in a 30 minute boat ride.  Dolphin Discovery park offers 4 different dolphin swim programs for all ages, a panoramic swimming pool, a shark snorkel tour, kayak and bicycle rentals, encounters with manatees, sea lions and manta rays, a beach club and bar. Boats arrive to the park at 9 am, 11 and 1:00 pm, and return to Cancun at 2:30 or 5:30 pm (half or/ full day tour).

Xcaret Park- Riviera Maya.  One of the all-time favorite locations where to swim with dolphins in Cancun. Xcaret Park is a natural theme park with over 30 eco-friendly attractions to enjoy, located approximately 1 hour-away from Cancun. The dolphin swim programs at Xcaret Park offers the chance to swim with baby dolphins of 1 month to 2 years old. Xcaret Park features a regional wildlife zoo, a coral reef aquarium, an underground river, a butterfly pavilion and more. A visit to Xcaret Park usually starts at 9:00 am to 8:00 pm (full day tour).  

Xel-Ha Park at Riviera Maya.  A wonderful natural theme park, home to a crystal clear inlet known as the perfect site for snorkeling. Xel-Ha Park is located 60 minutes away from Cancun, and it´s an all-inclusive oriented park with spectacular lagoons, inlets, underwater caves and fresh-water springs. Xel-Ha offers 2 dolphin swim programs in a gorgeous natural lagoon, which can be enjoyed as an additional park activity. Xel-Ha Park features over five restaurants & bars, a plant nursery, bicycles and kayaks, caves, cenotes, a spa and more. A visit to Xel Ha Park usually starts at 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (full day tour).

Those who choose this program to swim with dolphins in Cancun will allow children and adults alike, to enhance emotions such as happiness, joy, peacefulness, and strengths such as optimism, creativity, gratitude and wisdom, through many positive experiences while you swim with dolphins in Cancun.  Some of the benefits that the Therapy with Dolphins in Cancun offers to participants includes a wide range of emotional outcomes like bringing back smiling, stimulating social character, generates impulse control and lowers tension by relaxing people that suffer nervous imbalance. 

This Therapy with dolphins in Cancun will also help patients increasing motivation and inspiration, encouraging the patient´s self-acceptance, due to the fact that animals accept humans just as they are. Therapy assited with dolphins in Cancun works within a non-verbal language that consists of body language such as one´s posture and self-restrain in a different context which modifies the initial ideas generated by a disabilities or a disorganized body image.   

 Swim with dolphins in Cancun´s Interactive Aquarium through the Therapy with dolphins in Cancun program will benefit those who suffer development and conduct differences and other mental illnesses such as: autism, Asperger, attention deficit disorders, learning, language and neuro-motor disabilities, sensory deficits, Down syndrome and social difficulties.  The cost of the Therapy with dolphins in Cancun´s Interactive Aquarium is of $12,000 pesos that includes 5 sessions in 3 different programs; Basic, Intensive and the Plus Rehabilitation Program.

Swim with dolphins in Cancun-Isla Mujeres. This beautiful Caribbean island has the most beautiful beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, which make it the ideal place for swimming and snorkeling in the coral reefs located right across the Dolphin Discovery facilities in Isla Mujeres.

Another activity you can do is rent a scooter or golf cart and head to explore the island, which is the most popular transportation in the island. Prices range about $25-30 USD a day (you will be asked to leave a credit card voucher for security). If you drive south, you will find the Isla Mujeres Turtle Farm where you can admire many turtle species of all sizes (open daily from 9 am-5pm). Downtown Isla Mujeres features a fantastic variety of colorful craft and souvenir shops, beachfront restaurants and small local bars.

You can also visit Garrafon Park, located minutes away from where you swim with the dolphins, this eco-park offers a wide range of adventure activities like bicycle tours, complimentary kayaks for two, a 50 feet-climbing tower and a fresh water infinity swimming pool.   

Swim with dolphins in Cancun´s Wet n´ Wild Water Park. After you swim with dolphins in Cancun at Dolphinaris location you will have included access to the all-time favorite Wet n´ Wild (Parque Nizuc Water Park) that features many fun water slides for families and for those who love speed. Kamikaze, Double Space Bowl and Lazy River are only some of the options. You can also enjoy a sea lion show, and fast-food restaurants.   

Swim with dolphins in Cancun´s Interactive Aquarium.  The dolphin show and programs at this location are only one of the main attractions. Visitors can choose to be part of a unique adventure feeding sharks underwater (cost per person $54 USD) or take a walk in the Aquarium that includes many exhibitions of tropical fish, manta rays, turtles and seahorses. Cancun´s Interactive Aquarium is located in La Isla Shopping Mall that features a wonderful array of boutiques, restaurants, cinemas, shops and entertainment.

Swimming with the dolphins can be an all day experience if you want, but incase you decide to explore other activities, you will have plenty to choose from, but you will always remember that day as the day you went swimming with dolphins!

1. I am going to swim with dolphins in Cancun.-In Spanish it translates to “Voy a nadar con delfines en Cancun”, which is pronounced as (Vuy a nadar kon lus delphines). If you are going to swim with them someplace else, just change Cancun for Riviera Maya, Xcaret, XelHa or Cozumel.

2. How much does it cost?-In Spanish it translates to “Cuanto cuesta?” which is pronounced as (Kuantou questa). You will use this when you purchase your swim with dolphins in Cancun or a souvenir, photos and video at the location.

3. The dolphins in Cancun are very beautiful.-In Spanish it translates to “Los delfines en Cancun son preciosos”, which is pronounced as (Lus delphines istaan preziousos). If you want to change beautiful for another expression it could be: amazing =increibles, friendly=amigables, cute =tiernos, smart=inteligentes, fast=rapidos.

4. I am going to swim with the dolphins with my ___ in Cancun.-In Spanish it translates to “Voy a nadar con los delfines con mi___ en Cancun” which is pronounced as (vuy a nadarr kun lus delphines kon me ___ en Cancun) Just end the phrase with: friend=amigo, family=familia, dad=papa, mom=mama, girlfriend=novia, brother=hermano, wife=esposa, husband=esposo.

5. Where are the dolphins in Cancun?-In Spanish it translates to “Donde estan los delfines en Cancun, which is pronounced as (Dunde estaan lus delphines en Cancun?).

6. Can I touch dolphins in Cancun?-In Spanish it translates to “Puedo tocar los delfines en Cancun” which is pronounced as (puedu tukar los delphines en Cancun?).

7. Cancun Dolphin Swim, the best experience of my life.-In Spanish it translates as “La mejor experiencia de mi vida” which is pronounced as (la mejor expirianzia d me veda).

8. I love the dolphins in Cancun.-In Spanish it translates to “Yo amo los delfines de Cancun”, which is pronounced as (Yu amu lus delphines de Cancun).