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A private dolphin encounter gives your group room to follow its own curiosity. Questions become part of the experience as a marine mammal specialist introduces the animals’ behavior and guides the interaction. Swimming and underwater observation offer different ways to participate, with each shared discovery adding to the conversation.
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THE EXPERIENCE
How the Day Unfolds
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The Experience
PLAN YOUR EXPERIENCE
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Private dolphin interaction for your group
Educational introduction with a marine mammal specialist
Guided swimming and underwater observation with a viewing mask
Life jackets
Towels
Secure lockers
Access to showers
Wetsuits during winter months
Professional photographs, available for separate purchase
Marine Mammal Center, Av. Las Palmas 39-A, Nuevo Vallarta
Swimsuit and sun-protective clothing.
Dry change of clothes.
Bag for wet swimwear.
Additional money for optional photographs.
Minimum age . 1 year
Maximum private group six guests
Confirm required adult accompaniment for children before booking
No sunscreen, including biodegradable formulas, during the interaction
Remove jewelry and loose accessories before entering the water
Personal cameras are permitted in observation areas, but not in the dolphin lagoons
Discuss accessibility and individual support needs before reserving
Pregnant guests may participate in this private program with arrangements adapted to their needs
Follow the specialists’ instructions throughout the experience
Arrived 45 minutes before to the meeting point
24 hours . 100 refund
Less than 12 hours . 50% refund
Less than 12 hours – No sows . No refund
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The conversation with your specialist helps establish what matters most to your group. Some guests arrive curious about communication and social behavior; others want to understand how dolphins move beneath the surface. Bringing those interests into the introduction gives the encounter a personal focus.
For families, the shared experience also creates opportunities to learn from one another. A child’s question may draw attention to something the adults have overlooked, while watching a companion participate can help a hesitant guest become familiar with the setting. There is value in observing as well as taking part.
Consider the visit as a guided learning experience within a managed marine mammal habitat. Private refers to the session reserved for your party; it does not mean exclusive use of the entire center. The specialist determines how the planned interaction unfolds.
When organizing the rest of your day, leave room for travel, preparation and changing afterward. A relaxed meal or time at your accommodation gives everyone a chance to talk about what they noticed without rushing into another scheduled activity.
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