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Dolphinaris Park Riviera Maya

km 83.5 near Puerto Aventuras Town (half mile), Puerto Aventuras 77710, Mexico
+52 998 881 30 30
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Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: THE FIRST AND ONLY DOLPHIN INTERACTIVE PARK IN THE WORLD !!!The first and only Dolphin Interactive Park offers you this sensational opportunity to... more » Owner description: THE FIRST AND ONLY DOLPHIN INTERACTIVE PARK IN THE WORLD !!!The first and only Dolphin Interactive Park offers you this sensational opportunity to engage yourself with a spectacular array of Dolphin Interactive activities at an unbeatable, affordable price.Have a magical day with these amazing creatures engaging to your own pace in more than 8 different activities.Choose between the Full Day and the Half-Day (AM or PM)options.Observers package includes all land based Dolphin Planet activities.The experience that Dolphinaris PARK Riviera Maya offers goes beyond just swimming with dolphins, it is as well a learning activity where you will run your fingertips along the sensitive skin of these citizens of the deep blue and will feel the power that hides beneath their gentleness. Dolphinaris PARK Riviera Maya offers a variety of dolphin swimming programs included, that vary in duration, catering to people of all ages from young children to the mature adult. With no waves, algae, and no strong currents, Dolphinaris PARK Riviera Maya's controlled and stable atmosphere guarantees a non-stop service that will provide visitors with a wonderful experience regardless of the weather conditions. Designed by world famous enterprises with 8-years experience, this habitat accomplishes its two main goals: amusement and preservation. With a multi million dollar investment, we have put into operation a state-of-the-art life support system that changes the same water in the pools every two hours. Dolphinaris PARK Riviera Maya is a highly entertaining option and a fresh choice in the market that guarantees quality, consistency, continuity, availability and amusement. « less
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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18 reviews 18 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We had booked half a day at Dolphinaris through Best Day (inside The Royal hotel, Playa del Carmen). It's a clean place, clean restrooms, showers and lockers. On one of the activities you could choose whether to stay on the side of the water of jump in the pool with a mask on. Unfortunatly no breathing pipes were given, but... More

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WebMasterIT, Director de Relaciones Públicas at Dolphinaris Park Riviera Maya, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Dear visitor, we have a very well organized and clean facility for our visitors. Each one of the activities are very attractive and we invite you to confirm what they are about so that our visitors can be sure about the program they would like to choose. Our dolphins are wonderful, lovely and friendly and this is due to the... More

Welland
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Prefer to see the dolphins in an ocean environment where it is more natural even through they are still in captivity. Liked a more education presentation instead this seemed more like a money grab - they take your photos and charge you 30$ to get one so if you want a few it can cost a small fortune! But we... More

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WebMasterIT, Director de Relaciones Públicas at Dolphinaris Park Riviera Maya, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Dear visitor, we would like to say that our dolphins are born at Dolphinaris and they are given great attention and love by our professional trainers. The dolphins have excellent food and they have periodical check ups to keep them healthy and happy. We invite you to go to our website in Medical Facts, click on ‘Happy Dolphins’ section and... More

Scottsdale, Arizona
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

I have swam with the dolphins in Nuevo Vallarta about 12 years ago and recently vacationed with a girlfriend in Riviera Maya.I can still remember how much fun it was then(I bought the video and pictures).I am still blown away by these beautiful sweet creatures.We had such a great time and I specifically wish to thank Umberto aka "Berto" for... More

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WebMasterIT, Director de Relaciones Públicas at Dolphinaris Park Riviera Maya, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear visitor, we are so glad that you and your family had such an amazing time swimming with the dolphins and that we were able to be part of this unforgettable experience. We will let Berto know how happy you were with his outstanding customer service. We hope to see you again in the future. Thank you for visiting Dolphinaris... More

Wellington, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We booked the VIP Full Day and it was worth every penny. We turned up and had air conditioned room with complimentary drinks to share with rest of group... 4 others! Lockers and towel hire included and staff member to look after us and get us to each session on time. Our time with dolphins was breathtaking and amazing... such... More

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WebMasterIT, Director de Relaciones Públicas at Dolphinaris Park Riviera Maya, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear visitor, we have a very nice lounge area for our visitors who do certain programs and people have a very nice time during break. The dolphins are fantastic very well cared by our professional trainers and give a grea time to our visitors during the program. Thank you for visiting Dolphinaris and you are always very welcome. More

Utah
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Dolphin park was very clean and nice - great place to sit and have a drink and watch people swimming with them.

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WebMasterIT, Director de Relaciones Públicas at Dolphinaris Park Riviera Maya, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear visitor, we have the unique Dolphin Park in the world, our shortest programs are 3 hours and a half and our visitors love them very much. Dolphinaris in Riviera Maya is in excellent conditions for our dolphins and visitors’. Dolphinaris Park is a very attractive place for people who love dolphins. Thank you for visiting Dolphinaris and you are... More

Naples, Campania, Italy
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

They tell you can't bring you camera near by the pools...it's just an excuse to improve they own pic selling business. They should be ashamed to sell about 10 pics on a cd ( not printed!) USD 349$!!! Every one has the right to have his own pictures, it shouldn't be such a high price in exchange of a memory.... More

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WebMasterIT, Director de Relaciones Públicas at Dolphinaris Park Riviera Maya, responded to this review
3 May 2013

Dear visitor, cameras are not allowed in the swimming area to avoid any type of accident like dropping a camera and avoid hitting a dolphin. Also, our visitors can enjoy their swim without being worried about pictures. The packages that the photo and video department offer are different and vary in price, getting the pictures is optional, this is not... More

Vejle, Denmark
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Not taking the very expensive pictures into account this was a wonderful experience. It is simply amazing how much time you actually get with the dolphins with the 3 water activities that are included in the half day visit.

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WebMasterIT, Director de Relaciones Públicas at Dolphinaris Park Riviera Maya, responded to this review
3 May 2013

Dear visitor, getting one of the picture packages is optional and they are offered for the visitors who would like to purchase them. The half day programs are incredible, full of amazing activities for our visitors. Dolphinaris looks for providing beautiful moments for you and our staff works incredible ways. We hope to see you in the near future. Thank... More

Scranton, Pennsylvania
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Ever since I was a little kid I always wanted to swim with the dolphins and my dream finally came true. It was a fantastic experience and I would swim with them any given day of the year. So friendly and fun. The facility was clean and the workers were extremely friendly. Charlie Brown and Alexis were amazing instructors and... More

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WebMasterIT, Director de Relaciones Públicas at Dolphinaris Park Riviera Maya, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Dear visitor, it’s fantastic you had a great time with us at Dolphinaris. We work with great enthusiasm to give you a very nice environment and make of your swim an unforgettable moment. We have very professional trainers who are willing to provide you the best attention and who really care about the dolphins. Thank you for visiting Dolphinaris and... More

Mission, British Columbia, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

This was a great day! We were allowed tons of time with the dolphins and did the morning package. We swam with them, kissed them, danced with them, did the belly ride as well as the foot push! The staff were super great to work with and gave us lots of information about the dolphins. We were torn going there... More

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WebMasterIT, Director de Relaciones Públicas at Dolphinaris Park Riviera Maya, responded to this review
3 May 2013

Dear visitor, we are so glad that we were part of such an amazing and unique experience for you and your family. Our staff and dolphins are trained and certified to give our guests the outmost experience and outstanding customer service. Our trainers have a very strong relationship with the dolphins and caring them is not only their job but... More

New York
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Clean facility, clean water, beautiful animals and friendly staff ... arrive on time. Not much by way of souveniers. Pictures were very expensive - might have been better to over a stick or DVD

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WebMasterIT, Director de Relaciones Públicas at Dolphinaris Park Riviera Maya, responded to this review
3 May 2013

Dear visitor, as you could see we have a high tech water system and we change the water every 2 hours for our dolphins and visitors health and comfort. Our dolphins are cared for by the upmost educated and trained staff. We are improving our souvenirs department so that our visitors can remember this incredible experience. The pictures are optional... More

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