Our Dolphin Encounter is perfect for the whole family because it gives adults, kids, and non-swimmers of all ages a chance to interact with and learn everything about these friendly and intelligent mammals.
Coming with toddlers and non-swimmers? This is the ideal program for all!
For 20 minutes, you will learn all about the Pacific Bottlenose from the best possible teacher - one of our cheerful dolphins! As part of this small-group program, you’ll communicate with your dolphin like the professionals do and make a new friend for life.
The experience will be a truly magical one that you will never, ever forget.
A Dolphin Encounter for the Whole Family
Under the guidance of our knowledgeable marine mammal specialists, children as young as one can bond with a dolphin through touch and play. Have you ever wondered what a dolphin feels like?
Or dreamed of giving one of these playful animals a hug and getting a wet dolphin kiss in return? You and your family will do all that and more in our specially designed shallow-water habitat.
Your program will begin with a short poolside introduction to our dolphins! Our trainers will share information about the Pacific Bottlenose’s fascinating anatomy, what makes them unique among marine mammals, their history with human beings and their underwater social lives.
From there, you’ll get into the water and start interacting with your new dolphin friend. You’ll feel their sleek skin, give them a treat, play with them, give them a smooch and learn interesting facts about their behavior.
Communicate Directly with Dolphins
On our shallow water platform, you’ll be able to concentrate on the experience of getting to know your dolphin and letting them get to know you. Bonding is the focus of this dolphin encounter, and you’ll discover that these curious creatures are just as interested in learning more about you!
Throughout the encounter, you will feel the warmth and sense the intelligence of what we believe are the ocean's friendliest creatures.
Why Connecting with Dolphins Is Important
We believe everyone should learn how to best protect them from the impact human beings have on their habitats.
When people, especially children, have an opportunity to interact with dolphins through our Dolphin Encounter, they’re inspired both to learn more about what they can do personally to ensure that dolphins in the wild can thrive and to support ongoing research and conservation efforts.
We Take Our Dolphins’ Welfare Seriously
To ensure our dolphins stay healthy and happy, they are given regular checkups and their diets are closely monitored. For more information about why we invest so much in the care of our animals, please take a look at our Corporate Responsibility page.
We are extremely proud to provide the highest standards of animal care to our dolphins and sea lions. Learn more about the Humane Conservation certification that Dolphin Adventure obtained.
- Infants between 1-4 years old have COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS when accompanied by a paying adult (16 or older). One child per adult. Please call to include infants in your reservation
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Child prices apply to ages 5 to 11. Adult prices apply to those 12 years and older.
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Each child under 12 must be accompanied by a paid adult (16 years or older). One child per adult.
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For the well-being of the dolphins, access with jewelry, accessories, or sunscreen is not allowed.
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Access with cameras or cell phones is not permitted. We offer professional photos for purchase after your experience.
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Please note that you must be at the check-in point 30 minutes before your activity.
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This program is not suitable for pregnant women. If someone in your group is pregnant, they can book a Private Dolphin Swim.
Bond with Puerto Vallarta dolphins in this magical, shallow-water encounter that offers a true face-to-face experience. With a marine mammal specialist at your side, you’ll learn everything you wanted to know about dolphins directly from these intelligent, empathetic creatures just as they will learn more about people from you. You’ll be on a shallow platform during the entire encounter, so strong swimming skills aren’t necessary to get up close and personal with your dolphin and even communicate directly with hand signals just like trainers use.