How Long is the Dolphin Swim Tour?

Are you travelling to Cancun this summer? If you are, you will surely feel extremely excited about getting there. However, once you arrive in Cancun, you may have a difficult time trying to choose the perfect tour since there are so many great ones. But there is one tour that will make you live an unforgettable experience and it is designed to entertain families, friends and couples: the Dolphin Swim Tour.

In the first place, this incredible attraction takes place in Dolphinaris Cancun, one of the best dolphinariums (aquariums for dolphins) in the world. In 1997, Dolphinaris was previously known as the Wet N' Wild Water Park and; in 2003, another Wet N' Wild dolphinarium was built in the island of Cozumel. Unfortunately, in 2005, hurricanes Emily and Wilma destroyed the infrastructure of both dolphinariums. Nevertheless, the company decided to rebuilt the facilities and create a new concept to improve the standards of the previous water parks. In this way, Dolphinaris Cancun was born in 2007 and Dolphinaris Cozumel in 2008. This year, Dolphinaris Cancun has been awarded with the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence. Besides, a new Dolphinaris is being constructed at the Riviera Maya.

Dolphinaris offers excellent dolphin tours at great prices. One of the most popular attractions in the dolphinarium is the Dolphin Swim Program. First, you will be greeted by the staff and trainers and they will talk about the swim program and the dolphin's behaviors and physiology. Later, you will spend some time with the dolphins. During that time, the dolphins will kiss you and give you a fin shake. What is more, you will be able to choose between the dorsal tow ride in the lagoons or the "foot-push" over the pristine waters of the pools. And how long is this dolphin swim tour? In general, the interaction with the dolphins lasts 40 minutes and the dolphin swim duration 1 hour. But who can participate in this tour? Visitors must be at least 6 years old, be 4 feet tall and be able to swim. Pregnant women are not allowed to engage in this dolphin swim tour.

 

In addition, there are other types of swim-with-dolphin tours available at Dolphinaris. For example, one of them is the Dolphin Swim & Ride. This tour is perfect for people who want to interact with dolphins in shallow and deep waters. As in the Dolphin Swim Program, you will be greeted by the staff and trainers and they will tell you everything about the swim program and the dolphin's behaviors and physiology. Next, you will also get to spend some time with the dolphins. They will greet you with a kiss and you will also get a fin shake and a belly ride. Moreover, you have the option of viewing them underwater with goggles. In a similar way to the Dolphin Swim Program, the interaction with the dolphins lasts 40 minutes and the dolphin swim duration 1 hour. The participants must be at least 6 years old, be 4 feet tall and be able to swim. Pregnant women are not allowed to engage in this dolphin tour. 

As you can see, in these dolphin tours you will experience an incredible adventure like no other that you will never forget. Both children and adults feel a special connection to these beautiful animal and learn more about the marine life.

Romina Nieto

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