Tour Description

Make your dreams come true by swimming with dolphins in Puerto Vallarta! The world-class dolphin and sea lion center, Dolphin Adventures, is the best place to swim with dolphins, sea lions and rays.
Our main priority is the health and well-being of our animals, as well as giving you the BEST day of your vacation. We offer educational and interactive programs and we have an excellent team of highly qualified professionals, friendly, experts in marine mammals and passionate about nature. Come learn more about the marine world at Vallarta Adventures!

Tour Modalities

Dolphin Extreme

From 179.00 USD : Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat : 60 Minutes

Ideal for people with good swimming skills, Extreme Swim is a unique program in Puerto Vallarta that combines the experience of swimming with dolphins underwater and the fun of meeting adorable sea lions.
Our Extreme Swim includes a 60-minute courtesy visit to Los Arcos National Marine Park, one of the most emblematic places in Puerto Vallarta. This series of impressive rock formations is home to a wide variety of endemic bird species and is definitely a must-see in the area.

Climb aboard a comfortable speedboat and enjoy the exciting journey to Los Arcos. On your way back, you will be able to admire from the sea the houses of the rich and famous in Conchas Chinas and the beautiful Malecon of Puerto Vallarta. This is, without a doubt, the perfect complement to your experience with dolphins and sea lions! This visit to Los Arcos National Marine Park is limited to children over 5 years old.

Dolphin Trainers for a Day

From 189.00 USD : Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat : 5 hours

Would you like to live an experience of a lifetime during your trip to Puerto Vallarta? Do you like dolphins? Have you ever dreamed of being a dolphin trainer? If you answered yes to any of these questions, our Dolphin Trainer for a Day experience is perfect for you. In this program, you will learn how to train dolphins first-hand with our expert trainers at our marine mammal center in Nuevo Vallarta. Throughout a day surrounded by dolphins, you will learn to talk to them, take care of them and train them and you will even have the opportunity to participate in exciting water activities alongside them. You will also be able to participate in an encounter with sea lions, in which you will be able to interact and have fun with them very closely. At the end of the day, you will receive an exclusive official Dolphin Trainer for a Day t-shirt!

Signature Swim

From 159.00 USD : Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat : 40 Minutos

Our Signature Swim includes a 60-minute courtesy visit to Los Arcos National Marine Park, one of the most emblematic places in Puerto Vallarta. This series of impressive rock formations is home to a wide variety of endemic bird species and is definitely a must-see in the area.

Climb aboard a comfortable speedboat and enjoy the exciting journey to Los Arcos. On your way back, you will be able to admire from the sea the houses of the rich and famous in Conchas Chinas and the beautiful Malecon of Puerto Vallarta. This is, without a doubt, the perfect complement to your dolphin experience! This visit to Los Arcos National Marine Park is limited to children over 5 years old.

Dolphin Connection

From 99.00 USD : Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat : 20 minutos

Our Dolphin Connection includes a 60-minute courtesy visit to Los Arcos National Marine Park, one of the most emblematic places in Puerto Vallarta. This series of impressive rock formations is home to a wide variety of endemic bird species and is definitely a must-see in the area.

Climb aboard a comfortable speedboat and enjoy the exciting journey to Los Arcos. On your way back, you will be able to admire from the sea the houses of the rich and famous in Conchas Chinas and the beautiful Malecon of Puerto Vallarta. This is, without a doubt, the perfect complement to your dolphin experience! This visit to Los Arcos National Marine Park is limited to children over 5 years old.
For 20 minutes you will learn all about bottlenose dolphins together with the perfect teachers: one of our happy dolphins!

Sea Lion Encounter

From 99.00 USD : Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat : 20 minutes

Get ready for a wonderful adventure! Sea lions are known for their intelligence, affectionate demeanor, and loud bark, and you´ll experience all of that and more during your Sea Lion Encounter.

You´ll be able to pet your sea lion, shake its flipper, give it a hug, and even receive a wet, fragrant kiss during this experience. This is a wildlife encounter that will be unforgettable for the whole family. Both children and adults will fall in love with our sea lions; they all love spending time with people and showing off for their visitors.

These mammals never hesitate to let us know what´s on their minds! Their exuberant barks, honks, and trumpets will have everyone laughing.
You´ll experience the best experience up close with your new finned friend in our shallow pool specially designed for these unforgettable 20-minute encounters!

Restrictions for Swim with Dolphins and Sea Lions in Puerto Vallarta

Dolphin Extreme

Minimum age 8 years.
Each child between 8 and 11 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult (over 16 years old).
Swimming skills required.
The use of jewelry and sunscreen is not allowed.
For your safety and that of your baby, pregnant women cannot do this activity.
Cameras are prohibited in the pool. Cameras are only allowed in the viewing area.
All of our programs have been designed with the welfare of the dolphins in mind.
Please note that you must be at the check-in point 30 minutes before your activity.

Dolphin Trainers for a Day

Please note that you must be at the check-in point 30 minutes before your activity.
Minimum 12 years of age
Cameras are allowed only in the viewing area
Jewelry and sunscreen are not allowed
Life jackets are available upon request
Each swim with dolphins program is unique and is based on the participants, specialist guides and dolphins.
All our programs have been designed with the welfare of dolphins in mind
For your safety and that of the baby, pregnant women are not allowed access

Signature Swim

Minimum age 5 years.
The price for children applies to children between 5 and 11 years of age.
Each child between 5 and 11 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult (over 16 years old).
The use of jewelry and sunscreen is not allowed.
For your safety and that of your baby, pregnant women cannot do this activity.
Cameras are prohibited in the pool. Cameras are only allowed in the viewing area.
All of our programs have been designed with the welfare of the dolphins in mind.
Please note that you must be at the check-in point 30 minutes before your activity.

Dolphin Connection

Please note that you must be at the check-in point 30 minutes before your activity.
Minimum 12 years of age
Cameras are allowed only in the viewing area
Jewelry and sunscreen are not allowed
Life jackets are available upon request
Each swim with dolphins program is unique and is based on the participants, specialist guides and dolphins.
All our programs have been designed with the welfare of dolphins in mind
For your safety and that of the baby, pregnant women are not allowed access

Sea Lion Encounter

Please note that you must be at the check-in point 30 minutes before your activity.
Minimum age: 5 years
Children between 5 and 11 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.
The use of jewelry and sunscreen is not permitted.
For your safety and that of your baby, pregnant women are not allowed on this activity.
Cameras are prohibited in the pool. Cameras are only allowed in the observation area.
All of our programs have been designed with the well-being of the sea lions in mind.