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A first dolphin encounter often unfolds through small reactions: a child’s attentive gaze, a parent’s smile or a question prompted by an unfamiliar movement. Guided explanations give those moments context, introducing the group to dolphin behavior while allowing families to experience the encounter together.
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THE EXPERIENCE
How the Day Unfolds
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PRICING & BOOKING
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The Experience
PLAN YOUR EXPERIENCE
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Educational introduction with a marine mammal specialist
Guided dolphin interaction from a shallow platform
Life jacket, towel and secure locker
Wetsuit during cooler winter months
Professional photographs, available for purchase
Souvenirs and personal purchases
Marine Mammal Center, Av. Las Palmas 39-A, Nuevo Vallarta
Swimsuit
Sun-protective swim clothing
Extra money for optional photographs and souvenirs
Minimum age . 1 year
No swimming skills are required
Children aged 1–4 participate free with advance confirmation and one paying accompanying participant aged 16 or older per child
Children aged 5–11 require a paying accompanying participant aged 16 or older
Guests aged 12 and older may participate independently
Jewelry, accessories and sunscreen—including biodegradable sunscreen—are not permitted during the program
Personal cameras and mobile phones are permitted only in designated observation areas
This program is not suitable for pregnant guests
Discuss accessibility needs and essential assistive devices before booking
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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Choosing a dolphin experience begins with understanding how each person in the group would like to participate. Dolphin Encounter centers on observation and interaction from a platform, making it an option to consider when swimming is not the purpose of the visit.
For families with young children, a simple conversation beforehand can help make the setting familiar. Explain that a specialist will introduce the dolphins and guide the group through each interaction. Invite older children to think of a question they would like to ask, whether about communication, movement or daily care.
During the encounter, different members of the family may notice different things. Comparing those observations afterward gives children a chance to describe the experience in their own words. A shared meal later in the day can provide a relaxed setting for that conversation.
When planning the visit, include time to prepare and change afterward. Confirm the number of paying accompanying participants before reserving, particularly when traveling with several children of different ages and heights.
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