Julien Ronce
Oct 2026“Toutes nos excursions se sont déroulées à merveilles. Ponctualité, disponibilité, qualité, rien à redire. Merci beaucoup pour tout votre travail.”
France · Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana
Dolphin Explorer
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Duration
Approx 4 Hours
Hotel pickup
Included
Reserve · $0 today
Pay 3 days before
Overview
Get in the water for the full swim: 50 minutes with a dolphin in a spacious dolphinarium, sharing kisses, fin shakes, a belly rub, a belly ride and a boogie-board push across the water. Professional photographers capture every moment while you make a memory that lasts a lifetime.
Swim With a Dolphin, Fin to Hand
Do you like dolphins? Of course you do — everybody does.
Swimming alongside one is a genuine once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Their intelligence, beauty and easy agility are astonishing, and we hope your time in the water leaves you with a little more appreciation and respect for these amazing creatures.
This tour takes place in the dolphinarium, built for the most personal interaction possible. Don't be nervous about getting in — these are trained dolphins, the gentle giants of the sea, and swimming with them is like nothing else. A single dolphin will spend 50 minutes with your small group of no more than 12 people.
Here's what's in store:
- Kisses and hugs — you give the dolphin a kiss and get a wet one back.
- A dance and a "handshake" — call it a fin shake.
- A belly rub — as the dolphin glides past, give its belly a rub; it's usually the favorite moment.
- A belly ride — hold onto the dolphin's pectoral fins as it swims fast, upside down. Unforgettable.
- A boogie push — grab your boogie board and hang on while the dolphin pushes you clear across the dolphinarium.
Don't worry about capturing it all yourself — professional photographers are on hand to catch every moment, and the crystal-clear water makes for stunning shots.
Spaces are strictly limited on these intimate swims, so book today to lock in your spot.
Come swim with a dolphin in Punta Cana and leave with a new respect for these brilliant animals of the ocean.
What's Included
- Ground transport
- 15-minute orientation
- Locker and key for your belongings
- Professional trainer
What to Bring
- Bathing suit
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- Towel
- Credit card or cash
Good to know
- Cameras aren't allowed in the dolphin area; professional photos are available to purchase afterward.
- Expectant mothers can't take part in this option.
- The dolphins here are cared for under some of the strictest animal-welfare standards in the Caribbean.
- Prefer to stay dry, or want more? Try the no-swim Dolphin Encounter, or upgrade to the Dolphin Royal for two dolphins and a smaller group.
Watch the tour
Why travelers loved this
★★★★★
4.7 · 10 reviews
Jessica Adams
Aug 2026“unforgettable. worth every dollar”
Ottawa, ON · Sanctuary Cap Cana
John Anthony
Mar 2026“Beautiful animals, and the trainers clearly adore them.”
Denver, CO · Paradisus Palma Real
Elizabeth
Dec 2023“They are amazing for the price people are really nice just the price for the pictures are too expensive . But they make everything for make you happy. They earn the tips.”
