It's not just dolphins that call Mexico's Dolphin Discovery Park home – there are manatees here, too. This exclusive experience lets you meet these friendly marine mammals, known as sea cows, under the supervision of an expert. You'll get 25 minutes in the water, swimming alongside these gentle giants and learn all about their behaviours. Want to top off the experience? Choose the option to hop on a catamaran for a 90-minute cruise through the turquoise waters of Riviera Maya after your manatee meet and greet. Breakfast and an open bar are included on the cruise, which takes you past the white beach of Xpu-ha. Whether you choose the manatee experience on its own or with the cruise, it's a memory that'll last long after your tan has faded.
Activities
Puerto Aventuras swim with manatees experience and optional cruise
from
£44.00
Free cancellation
Language: Spanish, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
- You'll spend 25 minutes in the water with manatees
- An expert will teach you about the gentle giant's behaviours
- For the cherry on top, you can add a 90-minute catamaran cruise
What to expect
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What's included
Drinks
Lunch
Guide
Lifejacket
Locker
Buffet lunch included with flavoured water
Manatee encounter program of 30 minutes total time
90-minute catamaran cruise with open bar on board, if selected
What to remember
- Please arrive at least 30-minutes prior to your experience time to allow for safety briefings
- For safety reasons, expectant mothers of more than five months can't participate, however expectant mothers of less than five months can participate in this experience only if accompanied by another adult and after signing a waiver
- Infants from one to five years old with a height of up to 119cm and minors from age six to 12 years old with a height of up to 120cm may participate in the manatee experience when accompanied by one paying adult
- To protect the reef, suncream, even reef safe and biodegradable suncreams, are not allowed, so consider wearing a rash vest or swimming gear with full coverage for sun protection
- The government tax for activities involving swimming with marine animals in dolphinariums isn't included. It needs to be paid directly at check-in and costs $50 USD per person aged six and over. The funds collected from this tax go directly toward the protection of marine species in Quintana Roo.
- Transportation can be booked with an additional charge of $10 USD per person from hotels in Riviera Maya or $30 USD per person from hotels in Cancun and needs to be paid during check-in
- There's a dock fee of $10 USD per person to be paid during check-in
- Life jackets are included and mandatory
- For safety reasons, the use of cameras in the water is not allowed, however an individual photo package is available
- Just so you know, the last manatee program of the day is not available to combine with a catamaran trip
- Remember to bring swimwear, a towel and extra money for photos, souvenirs or tips
- Not suitable for expectant mothers
- Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems
- Not suitable for guests who can't swim
- Not suitable for guests with poor health
- Bring money for extras or gratuities
- Bring a towel
- Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
- Height, weight and/or age restrictions may apply
- Bring biodegradable insect repellent
- Transfer is available for an extra charge
- Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
- Subject to weather conditions
- Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
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Provider
TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
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