The 8 Best Dolphin Trips in Puerto Vallarta

1.Watch and Swim with Dolphins in the Wild

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 668 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105Our pick

Swim with wild dolphins in Puerto Vallarta, guided by a biologist using a hydrophone, with chances to spot whales, turtles, and rays.

“As advertised, the staff was helpful, polite and informative. We did see and get the opportunity to swim with wild dolphins. I hope when people book this they understand they are wild, they aren’t all that interested in humans. They get close but not touch close, and you must put in some work to swim out and in front of them. I have nothing but fond memories of this experience.”

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2.Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $105Top rated

Watch humpback whales, dolphins, turtles, and mantas with a marine biologist in Puerto Vallarta while helping real cetacean research.

“This whale and dolphin watching tour was extraordinary. Our guide, Gema, had so much knowledge to share and a sparkling personality to match. My friend and I enjoyed every moment and felt the tour was just the right length. We could feel the guide's passion and excitement which infused the experience with so much joy. Cesar, our boat captain, was a quietly confident presence, we felt completely safe in his hands even on a super windy day. We also got lucky and saw SO many whales and dolphins, including mothers and babies playing together. This was a day we'll never forget!”

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3.Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 212 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78Best value

Puerto Vallarta whale and dolphin cruise with breakfast, open bar, lunch, bilingual guides, and a marine biologist, plus practical booking tips.

“We had a wonderful time! The crew was amazing and made it a truly fun and memorable experience. We saw several whales and even had a surprise close up with one last whale while nearing the marina.”

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4.Wild Dolphin Encounter & Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Swim near wild dolphins, learn from a biologist, snorkel at Los Arcos, and enjoy a small-group Puerto Vallarta boat trip.

“This tour was so amazing. We got to see the dolphins up close. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and passionate.”

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5.Wild Dolphin Encounter in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Puerto Vallarta wild dolphin tour with a marine biologist, hydrophone, snorkeling, lunch, and small groups, with an ethical approach to wildlife.

“This tour was terrible......we may be able to swim with them and maybe not. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY”

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6.Dolphin Swimming and Aquaventuras Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · from $159

Swim with dolphins at Aquaventuras Park in Puerto Vallarta, then enjoy slides, zip lines, a meal, and a drink for $159.

“Fantastic. The dolphins were happy, healthy and well-trained. I had an absolute blast with them. All the trainers were very friendly and thorough with communication on how to interact with them. It was a great day, well worth the money. I also paid to interact with the sea lions and that was a lot of fun too!”

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7.Private Wild Dolphin Encounter in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Swim near wild bottlenose dolphins in Puerto Vallarta with a marine biologist, boat captain, lunch, drinks, and snorkeling gear included.

“This excursion was the highlight of our trip. The guide and captain were wonderful and very knowledgeable. Ypu can tell that they love what they do. There were so many dolphins. They would swim under and around us. This is the second tour we have done with Vallarta Natours and we will definitely be back for another in the future. Highly recommend!!”

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8.Swim and Paddle Board with Wild Dolphin Pods in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $110

Swim and paddle near wild dolphins in Puerto Vallarta, with marine-life guidance, snorkeling, towable boards, whale sightings, and a private boat trip.

“Amazing experience. Eduardo was very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. We found several pods and were able to get very close to them with paddle boards.”

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