Dolphin & Manatee Interaction: After being outfitted with life jackets, guests will be in a natural habitat on a special submerged platform, allowing them to stand waist-deep in water while simultaneously interacting with a dolphin and a manatee. You will interact with them for approximately 30 minutes and during this time you will experience behaviors such as face-to-face, smile, pec shake and free time with both species. Educational information about the species, conservation programs, anatomy, environment, and provenance are shared by marine mammal specialists during interactions.
Sea Lion Show: In a specialized theater-like habitat, guests will be able to enjoy and laugh out loud as they watch the hilarious antics of sea lions during their entertaining performance. The Sea Lion Show lasts approximately 25 minutes.
Chankanaab National Marine Park: Enjoy the archeological sites, Tequila Village, sandy beach with palapas, gardens, and snorkel area with colorful tropical fish.
All-Inclusive Delights: After your adventure with the species, enjoy a delicious Mexican and international buffet lunch with unlimited local beverages and pool bar.
What’s Included:
Accessibility: This tour is ambulatory accessible; electric scooters allowed. Guests must take a few steps (up/down), walk short distances, and transfer to a seat. Not all pathways are fully wheelchair accessible. For safety reasons, guests requiring assistance, must be accompanied by a paying adult to assist them in reaching the dolphin area. Companion recommended for deaf/blind guests.
Requirements & Restrictions: Guests with a height greater than 55 inches can participate without any accompaniment. For safety reasons, pregnant women and guests with back or neck injuries and heart or respiratory conditions may not participate on this excursion. Pregnant women up to 5 months (20 weeks) may join this tour at their own risk, provided they are accompanied by an adult and sign a waiver. The use of life jackets is mandatory, and all participants must sign a waiver prior to the activity.
What to Bring: Beach towel, reef-safe sunscreen and credit/debit cards for purchases.
Good to Know: Children ages 5 and under are free. Swim with the sea lions is not included. Photos are not included. For enhanced privacy, all-day lockers are available for rent at an additional cost. Complimentary storage is provided during the dolphin interaction. Keep hands in a closed fist during the Handshake and Pec Shake to ensure a safe and respectful interaction with the dolphins. Please note that participants will need to descend 12 steps into the water and stand on a submerged platform during the dolphin interaction.