Dolphin Encounter in Cozumel
About this experience
Meet dolphins in shallow water: handshake, kiss and hug in a group of up to 20 people.
Create a first dolphin memory in a welcoming, shallow-water setting at Chankanaab. This gentle encounter is made for families and guests of different ages who want to get close to these remarkable marine mammals in a relaxed environment.
After your encounter, take time to enjoy the natural setting around you. Chankanaab combines the island’s coastal beauty with spaces where you can continue your day surrounded by the Caribbean.
What's included
- Dolphin Encounter program
- Life jacket
- Access to Chankanaab Park facilities
What to bring
- Swimsuit and towel
- Valid ID
Good to know
- The park is open Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays.
- Infants 1-5 years old and minors up to 1.20 m / 3.93 ft do the Dolphin Encounter behaviors and must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Children 6-12 years old between 1.21 m and 1.40 m need one paying adult with them.
- Guests 13 and older above 1.40 m / 4.59 ft pay as an adult and take part on their own.
- Cameras are not allowed in the water for safety reasons. Professional photos are on sale at the park.
- Life jackets are mandatory in every water program.
- A mandatory Marine Mammal Protection Tax of $50 MXN (about $4 USD) per person is collected at the park. Cash only.
- Day pass for companions without a dolphin program, food and drinks included: 49 USD adults, 32 USD children.
- Cozumel is on EST (UTC-5). If you arrive by cruise ship, check your ship schedule before booking.
- Groups have a maximum of 20 people for a better experience.
Meeting point
Carretera Costera Sur km 9, inside Cozumel National Reef Marine Park, Zona Hotelera Norte, 77688 Cozumel, Q.R.
