Cancun – Dolphin Swim

  • Destination: Cancun

At the southern tip of Isla Mujeres – a picturesque beautiful island 30 minutes by boat from Cancun- Garrafon Natural Reef Park emerges from the Mexican Caribbean waters as the perfect vacation destination for relaxation and adventure.

Garrafon is a gorgeous natural park highlighted by reefs, cliffs and beautiful ocean landscapes that will captivate your senses and free the very essence of your soul. You will enjoy water activities like kayaking and snorkeling, adventure activities like hiking, biking and flying over the turquoise waters on a zip line, and of course live moments or hours of relaxation on hammocks, lounge chairs or our tropical bar.

The park also has direct access to a beautiful cliff area called Punta Sur where you will admire a Sculpture garden, a lighthouse, a Mayan temple and the breathless path by the sea that will lead you to the first spot on Mexican soil touched by the sunrise light every morning.

Option 1

Dolphin Encounter

Whilst enjoying a fabulous All Inclusive day with the Royal Garrafon tour to Isla Mujeres, discover the dolphins´ best kept secrets in a safe and fun-filled environment. You will be surprised by the intelligence and friendliness of these wonderful mammals and will have the opportunity to hug, kiss & be kissed on the cheek and enjoy watching your new friends perform a series of amazing tricks. Full day All Inclusive Royal Garrafon tour to Isla Mujeres including entrance to the Garrafon National Park.

The Zip Line is an optional activity and requires to pay USD $5.00 per person at Garrafón directly.

Includes:

  • Life jackets
  • Private pool and sunning area
  • Showers, lockers & changing room

Duration:

Swim time approximately 45 mins including orientation. Group size is limited to 8 people. Excursion is full day

Minimum age:

 1 yrs
Children 1-7 yrs must be accompanied by a paying adult (one adult per child)

Option 2

Swim Adventure 

This program, combined with the Royal Garrafon All Inclusive day excursion to Isla Mujeres, was created especially for you to share a series of sensational and safe activities. Get close and personal with your new friend as you are taken for a belly ride! Then put on your mask to get an incredible view of the dolphins as they speed and spiral swim through the water and demonstrate their amazing agility.  The dolphins swim in and out of the group allowing all participants to interact with and view them up close.  An unforgettable experience!

Includes:

  • Full day All Inclusive Royal Garrafon tour to Isla Mujeres including entrrance to the Garrafon National Park
  • Zip Line
  • Life jackets
  • Private pool and sunning area
  • Showers, lockers & changing rooms

Duration:

Swim time approximately 45 mins including orientation. Group size is limited to 8 people. Excursion is full day

Minimum age:

 1 yrs
Children 1-12 yrs must be accompanied by a paying adult (one adult per child)

Option 3

Royal Swim

Combine the Royal Garrafon All Inclusive day excursion to Isla Mujeres with the most famous of Dolphin Discovery’s programs for an unbeatable experience! Two dolphins will welcome you with an affectionate handshake and a kiss on the cheek!  Later, they take you on a speedy ride while you hold on to their fins.  The most thrilling moment of this program is during the foot-push, when you feel all the strength of your new found friends as they lift you out of the water and push across the ocean surface by the bottoms of your feet.  Truly the “experience of a lifetime!”

Includes:

  • Full day All Inclusive Royal Garrafon tour to Isla Mujeres including entrance to the Garrafon National Park
  • Zip Line
  • Life jackets
  • Snorkeling gear if applicable
  • Private pool and sunning area
  • Showers, lockers & changing rooms

Duration:

Swim time approximately 1 hour including orientation. Group size is limited to 8 people. Excursion is full day

Minimum age:

8 yrs
Children 8-11 yrs must be accompanied by a paying adult (one adult per child)


Notes

Cameras are not allowed in the Swimmers Only designated land and water areas.

Each qualified child participant must be accompanied by a paying participating adult

Pregnant women cannot participate in dolphin programs.

Food

The Tamarindo restaurant has delicious food and incredible views overlooking the Mexican Caribbean. The restaurant´s large Mexican buffet features exquisite salads, tropical fruits, beef, chicken, fast food, plus fabulous desserts and beverages.

Open daily from 12:00 to 17:00 hrs.

Tour Tips

Bring a hat, sunglasses, bio-degradable sunblock, Bathing suit/shorts, Extra t-shirt, additional cash for souvenirs. Tipping is discretional. 

Boutique

Offering a lot of cool souvenirs, t-shirts, toys and other fun products. It´s a great spot when you want to get yourself something as a reminder of your wonderful time in Garrafon Natural Reef Park.

Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.

Zip Line

Experience the thrill of flying over Isla Mujeres on Garrafon Park´s adventurous Zip-line. It starts at the top of a 42-foot tower built on the highest part of the park. Imagine the exhilaration as you´re launched from almost 100 feet above sea level. Zooming past the cliffs and the waves will have your heart racing. Visitors must be at least 13 years old to use the Zip-line. Extra charge: $ 15 USD per person or 20 USD per couple, includes 1 photo.

Bar

The bar offers a great variety of national drinks, margaritas, piña coladas, beers, are greatly appreciated for the warm weather facing the ocean. Besides, before lunch you can have some delicious snacks like chicken wings, hamburgers, hot dogs and French fries.

The bar is open daily from 10:00 to 16:30 hrs.
Snacks are served daily from 11:00 to 16:30 hrs.

Facilities

  • Parking Lot
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Dressing rooms
  • Swimming pool
  • Hammocks
  • Lounge chairs
  • Lockers