Your vacations are soon to come, and we know how excited you are by now to start your so-long-wanted trip to Cancun that you’ve been planning for a while. We also know that you may be considering enjoying a dolphin swim program, so here you will see 8 recommendations before swimming with dolphins.
1. Purchase your Dolphin Program in Advance
When you purchase your dolphin swim program in advance, you get to book your desired day of the week and the hour you want to enjoy this fantastic activity during your vacation; by doing this, you can rest assured that your itinerary may not be affected.
Sometimes, depending on the travel season, some days or hours may not be available, which will alter your plans.
Worth mentioning that the sooner you book, the most you will find amazing offers and deals to swim with dolphins!
2. Double Check the Location of the Dolphin Habitat
Dolphin Discovery is a compound of many dolphin habitats in Mexico, so if you are traveling to Cancun, we recommend you to check the location of the habitat where you want to swim with dolphins, this way, you will make sure that you purchase your dolphin program at the nearest habitat to your hotel, or maybe include one that best suit your travel itinerary while exploring the area.
3. Swim with Dolphins at Dolphin Discovery?
It is for sure that you have asked yourself about this more than once, and the answer is simple:
Dolphin Discovery is the best place to swim with dolphins in Mexico and worldwide for many reasons:
- The dolphins that habit Dolphin Discovery habitats are well cared for.
- We proudly run the Miracle Program, a complete program for dolphin preservation who are born under the human care of our marine mammal specialists.
- Dolphin Discovery features impressive venues to swim with dolphins wherever you like the most. Find your favorite dolphin habitat in Cancun-Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, the Riviera Maya, Tulum, and Mahahual, if you are eager to explore the Mexican Caribbean.
- We offer you ground transportation for an additional cost, so you won’t have to worry about anything!
At Dolphin Discovery habitats located within the premises of natural theme parks such as Garrafon Park in Isla Mujeres and the Chankanaab Park in Cozumel, you get free access to the parks when purchasing a dolphin swim program at Dolphin Discovery!
4. Read all the Inclusions of your Dolphin Swim Program
Before purchasing your swim program with dolphins, read all the inclusions carefully; you will save bad times, especially if you have decided to buy it at Delphinus or Dolphinaris, which barely offer the inclusions of your dolphin swim activity.
At Dolphin Discovery, we provide detailed information on all the inclusions of each one of our dolphin programs, such as:
- Available hours.
- Time in the water interacting with our friendly dolphins.
- Description of all behaviors you will enjoy.
- Several dolphins you will have contact with.
- Type of transportations included.
In the same way, we recommend you consult all the exclusions of each program, including those regarding safety requirements.
5. Swimming with Dolphins in Family
Swimming with dolphins with your kids at Dolphin Discovery is an experience you and they will never forget!
If you are traveling with your little ones, Dolphin Discovery offers the Dolphin Encounter program, where your children will have a fantastic time with a dolphin. During this activity, your kids will interact, caress, and sing for a while with dolphins.
At some dolphin habitats of Dolphin Discovery, children can also attend some presentations with sea lions and seals. In Vallarta, you can also have fun with your family at the water park when purchasing any program.
6. Packing the Essentials
We like to think that when making your suitcase, “the less, the more.” When the big day to enjoy your dolphin program, our recommendation is to travel as light as possible:
- Take a sandbag or light backpack where you can put a towel, water shoes, and a change of clothes.
- Protect your skin by wearing a cap or hat and sunglasses.
- Only use biodegradable sun lotion to help us to take care of our dolphin habitats.
- Bring some insect repellent.
- Bring a credit card or some cash to buy souvenirs.
7. Attend the Educational and Safety Briefing
All educational and safety briefings of each program at Dolphin Discovery offer our marine specialists a fun session.
Even though the orientations are of short duration, during this class, you will learn more about your group members and the marine specialist who will accompany you along with the program: it will be like going back to school but funnier! Additionally, you will discover interesting facts about dolphins that will help you better understand the dolphins’ lifestyle.
Did you know that dolphins’ fins are very much like our human hands? Information like this is what you will get to know during the briefing!
8. Additional Recommendations Before Swimming with Dolphins at Dolphin Discovery
- If your program includes ground transportation from your hotel, make sure to be on time in the lobby area.
- Stay hydrated throughout the day and keep children hydrated, especially during hot seasons such as summer.
- Make sure to check in to your program 30 minutes in advance.
- Put all your values, such as cash and accessories, into the lockers of each habitat.
- Attend at all times the marine mammal specialist’s instructions.
- Keep the lifejacket at all times.
- Call us or send us a message if you have a medical condition, are a pregnant woman, or are suspicious of pregnancy; our agents will provide all the information so you can enjoy your dolphin program at Dolphin Discovery.
- Read our “Dolphin Cares” program, in which you will find all the preventive and safety measures so you can live an everlasting hassle-free experience with dolphins at Dolphin Discovery.
If you have ever visited Dolphin Discovery before, please tell us which other recommendations you would give to another person who wants to go swimming with dolphins soon.