Our immersive Dolphin Extreme encounters are designed for strong swimmers who want to do more than only meet one of these marine mammals. Equipped with a mask and fins, you’ll join our Pacific Bottlenose dolphins right in their element, floating, twisting, gliding, and diving beside them as if you were part of the pod. Our exclusive LGBT Dolphin Extreme is a free swim experience unlike any other in Puerto Vallarta.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to actually be a dolphin, this is the experience you’ve been searching for. And best of all, your day will include a bonus sea lion encounter!
Feel the Underwater Environment Like Never Before
Exciting is the best way to describe this hour-long dolphin contact that includes not only learning and play but also thrills! After a short introduction by our marine mammal experts, you’ll have the chance to surf across the surface of the water on a boogie board during a two-dolphin foot-push, to speed into the deep on an underwater dolphin ride, and to watch an intimate acrobatic performance by our talented Pacific Bottlenoses.
Meet Sea Lion!
As part of our exclusive LGBT Dolphin Extreme, you’ll also experience a once-in-a-lifetime hands-on encounter with one of our quirky and adorable sea lions. After one of our marine mammal specialists introduces you to the sea lion’s interesting physiology and behaviors, it’s time to get up close and personal! These animals are full of character and love to have fun, so be ready to clown around with your new friend.
Dolphin Extreme Lets Us Learn from One Another
Swimming with dolphins is an adventure, unlike any other, but these encounters are about more than only excitement. Marine mammal researchers still have a lot to discover about dolphins and how to protect them. When people meet these singular, smart creatures face to face - whether they enjoy a shallow water encounter or swim with dolphins - they are inspired to learn more about how human beings can care for dolphin environments and support conservation and research efforts.
We Take Animal Welfare Seriously
Dolphins and sea lions need downtime just like people, which is why we limit the length of our Dolphin Extreme encounters and other wildlife experiences. Our dolphins and sea lions spend less than two hours each day interacting with people. And then spend the rest of their time playing and interacting with one another, working closely with our trainers, and relaxing in a safe and stimulating environment we have created just for them. We give regular checkups to all of our animals, and their diets are closely monitored to ensure they stay healthy and happy. To learn more about how we care for our dolphins and sea lions, please take a look at our Corporate Responsibility page.
Please take a look at the Humane Conservation program in which Dolphin Adventure is certified to learn more about how we care for our dolphins and sea lions.
- Adults only
- This is an exclusive LGBT community experience
- Cameras are only allowed in the observation area
- No jewelry or sunscreen is allowed
- Life jackets are available upon request
- Each dolphin program is unique and based upon our groups, specialists, and dolphins
- All of our programs are designed with our dolphins' wellbeing in mind
- COVID-19 protocols are implemented to ensure the safety of all our guests
This 60-minute Exclusive LGBT encounter is for strong swimmers who want to interact with dolphins in their element! In a mask and fins, you will swim like the dolphins in Puerto Vallarta - free to glide, float and dive alongside them. You’ll also speed across the surface on a boogie board propelled by dolphins, take an unforgettable underwater dolphin ride, and be treated to a special acrobatic performance. This experience also includes a bonus hands-on sea lion encounter where you’ll ham it up with one of these quirky creatures.
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