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Puerto Vallarta: Dolphin Encounter & Aquaventuras Park Admission

Dolphin swimming in pool at Aquaventuras Park, Puerto Vallarta.
Dolphins performing tricks in a show at Aquaventuras Park, Puerto Vallarta during the Dolphin Encounter tour
Dolphin swimming in pool at Aquaventuras Park, Puerto Vallarta.
Dolphin interaction at Aquaventuras Park, Puerto Vallarta.

Spend some quality time with the friendly residents of Puerto Vallarta’s Aquaventure Park, the adorable dolphins!

Highlights

  • Take a day off from your sightseeing expedition and head out to the ever-exciting Aquaventuras Park

  • A dolphin encounter is just the dose of happiness you need: it is ideal for all age groups

  • A 15-minute briefing session before you hit the water gives you insight on the do’s and don’ts

  • Enjoy 40 minutes of absolute bliss with the Pacific bottlenosed creatures

  • Spend the rest of your day on water slides, swimming pools, and the kid’s playground

Inclusions

  • 15 min briefing

  • 40 min with dolphins

  • Aquaventuras Park admission

  • 1 dish from Swimmers Menu + 1 soft drink

  • Access to Dolphin & Sea Lion educational performance

  • Facilities: lockers, showers & restrooms

Exclusions

  • Professional photos

  • Additional activities at Aquaventuras Park

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Of all things to do in Puerto Vallarta, you do not want to miss out on a dolphin encounter. This ticket is the perfect opportunity for you and your family to take a break from all the heavy sightseeing and spend some quality downtime with the cute marine animals of Aquaventura Park! Share a special moment with the friendly flippers as you’re showered with love, hugs, and kisses.

This special program also involves a 15-minute briefing wherein you will pick up interesting facts about dolphins you knew not of! Find out about their daily routines, their eating habits, and then some- making it an ideal activity for adults and kids alike. Rest assured, the little ones will leave with a newfound appreciation for marine life! Take advantage of the free admission into Aquaventuras Park and its many water slides, the kid’s playground, the swimming pool area, and the fresh river, all set in a stunning natural environment.

Behaviors

Handshakes, hand targets, kisses & hugs

What to Bring

  • Biodegradable sunscreen to protect your skin, the environment, and marine species

  • Towels

  • Cash (Mexican pesos) for taxis, shopping, meals, etc

Important Information

  • Don’t include infants under 3.3 ft in your reservation as they are free of charge; however, be sure to add them in the comments section of your reservation

  • Children over 4.6 ft will be allowed to participate alone in any of our dolphin programs by paying the adult rate.

  • Children over 3.9 ft up to 4.6 ft will be allowed to participate alone in the Encounter program

  • Children over 3.3 ft and up to 3.9 ft will be allowed to participate in the Encounter program accompanied by a paying adult (1 adult per kid)

  • Children under 3.3 ft will be considered infants and will perform Encounter activities regardless of the program in which they participate (it is a requirement that they fit the vest)

  • The use of a life jacket is required in all water programs

  • Aquaventuras Park is wheelchair accessible

Safety Requirements

  • For security reasons, the use of cameras in the water is not allowed, professional photos will be available for sale

  • This activity will have a maximum of 20 people for a closer experience

  • For safety reasons, pregnant women (5 months and up) can't participate in any of the aquatic programs

  • Women who are less than 5 months into their pregnancy can participate in the Encounter program only if accompanied by another adult and after signing a Responsibility Form

Timings

Daily at 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM & 2:30 PM

Discounted Tickets

Free admission for infants aged 1-5yrs (height below 3’3”). Children aged 6-12yrs enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID)

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly

  • Please display the same along with a valid photo ID at the time of redemption

  • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs

  • Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time in order to avoid any delays

Ticket Redemption Point

  • You can redeem the tickets directly at the entrance of the attraction: Dolphin Discovery Vallarta

  • Address: Carretera Tepic Km 155 Bahía de Banderas 63732 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay.

Get Directions to the Ticket Redemption Point

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout

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