We did not end up participating in the dolphin activity due to issues we encountered on-site.
While the booking information mentioned that photo service is available at an extra cost, it did not clearly explain that guests would not be allowed to bring their own phones or take any photos at all. At the location, we were required to leave our phones in a locker without a clear explanation beforehand, which effectively forces guests to purchase their photo package. This lack of transparency significantly affected our decision.
We were later told by the travel agency staff that the restriction on phones (as well as jewelry like bracelets, rings, and necklaces) was for dolphin protection. However, this explanation was never clearly provided by the staff at the dolphin facility itself, where the rule was simply enforced without clarification.
In addition, these rules did not seem to be applied consistently. For example, I was wearing a bracelet and was not asked to remove it, which made the reasoning behind restricting phones feel unclear and inconsistent.
There were also communication issues. The staff continued speaking to us in Spanish even though we only speak English, while speaking English with other guests nearby. This made us feel ignored and uncomfortable.
After we raised these concerns, the travel agency staff were not willing to properly address the issue. They repeatedly suggested rescheduling the activity instead of acknowledging the problem, and did not offer any other reasonable solution. We were also told that if we wanted to go again, we would need to pay for transportation again. Throughout the process, our request for a refund was consistently dismissed.
Because of all these issues, we chose not to proceed with the activity. We hope management can improve transparency, consistency, and customer service for future guests. read more