Cute little aquarium with lots of interactivity! You'll only need an hour or so it isn't a huge…read moreplace but they do a nice job of using the space they have. They even have dolphin and sea lion shows. Where this place shines is the interactivity for visitors. They have a snuba experience dolphin swimming and interactive experience and a super nice exhibition outside with touch tanks. Great for kiddos and affordable at only 15 per adult and less for kids. Again it isn't an all day experience but it's a nice escape from the heat of the day!

Cute little aquarium with a couple touch tanks. The view of the ocean and dolphin tank was nice,…read moreplus they had an axolotl room which were pretty unique. But generally, it was a small aquarium and we had been to better.

Long before Xcaret became part of our family vacation, the Maya believed the gods moved through the…read morejungle, the rivers, and the stars--and today, as we explored it together, it felt like they still did. Our family had one of the most amazing days to kick off our summer vacation. This was our first time to the park and I must it is massive! So much to do so be sure to arrive early and plan your day tactfully to take advantage of all they have to see and offer. 2 days definitely recommended if you are wanting to experience everything and not have to be too crammed or rushed. The underground river circuit was amazing and so much to see along the float. My only "quejo" or "complaint" is that they should monitor how many people are in at a certain time as sometimes you can be jammed packed in narrow areas. The food at the Oaxaca restaurant was definitely on point with a wide variety of food choices from vegan to bbq to salad to dessert. They have everything you could ever want to try while in the Mayan Riviera. You gotta try the cochinita pilbil. The Mexico Extravaganza Show was hands down one of the best shows I have ever seen in my life and that says a lot because I have seen a lot of shows in my life so far. The culture and musical growth displayed from various regions of the country. I would recommend you arrive early to try and get a good seat in the theatre and be sure you know it is an open air theatre with a roof so it can get warm. Once seated you can then go to the bar or snack / concessions below. Definitely invest in the photo package as there are so many photo spots and it saves you from wondering if you got a great shot for your trip that day. Xcaret Plus is what we purchased which includes the all day pass to the park, one admission to the buffet or a restaurant on site (Cocktails / Alcoholic drinks not included). We drove ourselves to the park but they do offer hotel pick up and drop for your convenience. Getting and out is easy. They speak many different languages so rest easy knowing that you have help if needed or have questions. The Xcaret group knows how to run a tourism business as we have used them in the past and everything is well organized. You get a lot for a great price. Next up, Chichenitza with them tomorrow

Came to Xcaret Park while staying at Hotel Xcaret Mexico, and so glad that we came! This park is…read moreso unique and big, there is so much to explore. My favorite things here was looking at all the different birds, observing the wildlife, and sitting by the ocean. It was so beautiful everywhere you went! We also saw so many wild lemurs here throughout the park which was cool. However, since the park was so big, we ended up spending a lot of time walking to each experience. Overall, I would recommend this park since there are so many things to do!

It's still permanently closed. It's hard to verify that online, the area is locked and doesn't seem…read moreto be attended to in many years

Lots of fun and a great educational experience. The farm is as developed to protect the turtles and…read moreto ensure their progeny. The farm is on the other side of the island so you have to drive a golf cart there. You won't regret it.

We went on a catamaran trip to Isla Mujeres that we signed up for at our hotel. The communication…read morewas poor from the beginning. They were 15+ min late picking us up only to wait for 1+ hours at the dock for the catamaran. It was advertised as a catamaran, snorkel, island adventure, and then an exclusive beach club. Snorkeling was amazing but equipment was cheap and not enough time to do it. The "exclusive" beach club was not nice at all. Food was mediocre at best and felt like we were eating at a mess hall. Basically this was a booze cruise, which is great for some, but it was not sold to us as such and it was a totally disappointing experience. It felt like a floating frat party with cheap alcohol and workers pouring tequila down teenagers throats.

I'm rating this establishment two starts because initially my friend and I had a great time, but…read moredue to inclement weather we were refused a refund. We were able to jet ski for an hour because our other excursions were canceled, but once it was time for our third excursion it started to rain really hard. We were promised a refund that should've hit my account in 24 hours, but I never received it. We left next day. I called and emailed multiple times and nothing has changed. Please don't book with them. If you experience inclement weather on your trip they will likely scam you out of your money! Find another company. Hope this helps.

We traveled to Mexico in July despite it being super hot in the hopes of seeing whale sharks!…read moreMexico Whale Shark made it super easy for us by picking us directly from the ferry terminal and taking us to the pier. There they served us light refreshments before we were off. It's never a guarantee of what we'll be able to see (because wildlife), the boat ride itself was an adventure as we had to travel fairly far out to the spot where the current had currently pushed up a lot of food and thus where the whale sharks were likely to hang out. We saw sea turtles along the way! Also completely out of our control is the condition of the waves, the day we went out was choppy. I luckily don't get motion sickness but for others it was tough - highly recommend coming prepared and taking Dramamine BEFORE you start on the boat ride! If you take it after you're sick it's too late! We were lucky - there were about 10 whale sharks! They mentioned the previous day there were around 5. We each had a couple turns going out to swim with the whale sharks, going two at a time together with guide Dara who helped us all navigate in the water. We felt safe and completely taken care of the whole time - even for those who were sick, they were always attentive by offering water and other solutions to make everyone feel better (ie. lying down on the ground or spending some time in the water). On the way back, we were lucky enough to pass through a big group of dolphins - they were riding the waves right next to us! We also stopped by the beach on Isla de las Mujeres and they prepared us some delicious snacks: ceviche and mangos. All in all we had an amazing trip and would highly recommend the Mexico Whale Shark tour for anyone who is interested! Great people and wonderful service.

Absolutely incredible! We were surrounded by whale sharks on all sides. The shuttle service was…read moreexceptional, and the guides and boat were very very professional. I would highly recommend this to anyone.

Visited this facility on a cruise ship excursion. They offer dolphin, manatee, and sea lion…read moreencounters. I did the manatee and sea lion encounters and found the experience absolutely amazing. I was hesitant to go because I know that many companies like this aren't very humane to the animals. After visiting, I can't speak credibly about how this specific company is with the animals. However, I was happy to see that the dolphins and manatees were in large ocean-based pens. Also, the first manatees my group got in the water with weren't in the mood to interact. The tour operator moved our group to different manatees- definitely the right move to not force them. Some of the things I did in addition to the animal encounters were, 1- watch the sea lion show, 2-swim in their pool, 3- eat at the Dolphin View restaurant. All three of those were solid. In particular, hopping in the pool after visiting the sea lion habitat which didn't feel super clean (but was probably appropriate for the animals). The food at Dolphin View was good. Not mind blowing, but was included in the tour and included margaritas (yum!). There is a rental fee for lockers and the experience/cost of buying photos is horrible (as I anticipated). The photo packages are exorbitantly priced. However, they are somewhat negotiable if you begin to walk away. You aren't allowed to take your own photos. So, be ready to pay if you want them! Also, bring sandals or water shoes if you are visiting with dolphins or manatees. The ground is hot and the deck is splintery. Also, it is a long walk and you can leave your sandals on the dock. The ocean based in-water landing is slick, mossy, and is rough on your feet. So, water shoes are a great move if you want extra protection. Overall, I liked my visit and will cherish getting to interact with the animals. The interactions were long and there were multiple photo ops with the animals. I mean- who doesn't want a manatee kiss?! I had fun.

We booked the excursion in Cozumel through our cruise a year ago. Our only issue was, we booked it…read morefor both Dolphin and Manatee but somehow it changed to only Manatee (this was a Royal Caribbean issue, we were pretty disappointed in the lack of communication with the cruise line). Once we arrived at the port, we were placed in a taxi to Chankanaab. When we got there, our tour guide walked us through what to expect, and we all changed into our swimwear. They had lockers available for use, for free! We met manatees Angel and Josie, they were so gentle and sweet. We even got to feed them lettuce, which was such a fun moment for my kids. Two years ago, we did a different excursion with dolphins and my daughter was terrified of the splashing. This one felt way more kid friendly and calm. I definitely recommend it for families with younger kids, especially if they don't like salt water splashing all over them. The excursion also included access to the pool, unlimited food and drinks, and snorkeling. You do need to rent gear if you didn't bring your own. The line for food was long and no wet clothes were allowed inside. I had to get in line multiple times to bring food for my family. The service was amazing though. Israel kept our drinks coming. Overall, it was a great day and a much better experience than the one we had before.

We booked 2 tours, one turtle snorkel with Gilmer and a 3 hour fishing trip with Manny and wow, I…read morecouldn't have asked for a better experience. I'm seven months pregnant and we have an 18 month old and I appreciated how accommodating both Gilmer and Manny were! Gilmer and Manny made sure to capture our experience so we could focus on the moment and sent us all the photos. Gilmer made sure to point out any creatures and give us insight. Manny & crew were able to help us snag 5 mahi mahi and the last one was a massive 60 pound male! Just incredible. On top of that they took us to a local restaurant to cook up our fresh fish. If we're not too tuckered out we may have to book another trip as I know it will be worth while. Great prices for life lasting memories, thanks again guys for being so awesome.

Gilmer was an amazing tour guide (we did the kayak and snorkeling experience). We were able to see…read morelots of colorful purple coral reef, barracuda, star fish, sting rays, sand dollars, and an assortment of fish! He took us to two different locations, and was very knowledgeable about what we saw! He also was able to show us where octopus live and gave us some cool facts. He was a very caring and fun tour guide. If i could give more than 5 stars I would. Thank you Gilmer! -Nikole & Kristian

I had another great experience with Dolphinus Cancun thanks to Gabby from Amstar who helped me set…read moreup the experience! Dolphinus always offers a moving and magical dolphin encounter with a care for l animals and playtime! Gabby, our Amstar rep, was friendly, professional, and incredibly helpful. She made everything easy. Staff at the dolphin encounter were friendly and professional. Love learning about the dolphins! The only complaint would be the girl who let me through the entrance there was a bit rude in rushing me through. She told me abruptly that the group was waiting for me so I didn't get to browse the aquarium until after and had to backtrack but still a star experience. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Cancun!

This is a mixed review. I would have given 3.5 stars, but yelp does not provide half stars so I…read morewent up. 1. Reservation: absolutely necessary It will cost you $160 if you want fewer people in your group so you have more intimate interaction with dolphin. 2. Price: is high! Pictures are priced at $180 to $250!!!! They won't let you use your own camera, so you have to pay or your experience will never be recorded. It is a rip-off! So you will have paid $600 for 2 people if you want to keep your memory captured in picture. Imagine if you have more people!!! Prepare your money! 3. Dolphin interaction itself is 5 stars! What a beautiful and smart animal! It was amazing!

We did the half day private tour to see monkeys near Tulum with Eli, and it was perfection! He's a…read moredelightful and fascinating person and made every minute enjoyable. We saw Mexican spider monkeys and black howlers, which was incredible, and also gorgeous butterflies and leaf cutter ants, and the forest walk was easy (even with terrible knees!). If you love nature and want to spend a delightful afternoon with an excellent guide, you will not be disappointed! Thank you, Eli!

My wife and I had a great time with Eli. He brought us to Punta Laguna Nature Reserve where we were…read moreable to observe spider and howler monkeys. Eli is knowledgeable, efficient, and fun! Recommended.