Dolphin Swimming

Isla Mujeres All Inclusive

// February 24th, 2010 // No Comments » // Cancun / Isla Mujeres, Discounts, Locations, News

Dolphin Discovery Isla Mujeres

Dolphin Discovery is pleased to bring you a new way to visit and swim with dolphins on Isla Mujeres.  Our all inclusive day is THE best way to enjoy the paradise of this island in the Mexican Caribbean.  So, why is it perfect for you and your family?  Let us tell you!

What’s included in “all inclusive”?

1.  Round trip ferry from Cancun to Isla Mujeres departing from El Embarcadero in the hotel zone.

2.  Continental breakfast, open bar and all you can eat buffet.

3.  Swimming with manatees.

4.  Snorkeling with manta rays.

5.  Snorkeling with sharks!  (Yes, sharks, but don’t be frightened, we feed them first).

6.  Kayaking.

7.  Use of bicycles to tour Isla Mujeres on your own.

8.  Tour of downtown Isla Mujeres.

9.  Free time to enjoy our pool and beach club with spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea and Cancun (with icy cold drinks in hand!)

10.  Swimming with the dolphins of course!  The all inclusive package is available for the Royal Swim, Swim Adventure and Dolphin Encounter programs.  Our programs bring you the ultimate experience, small groups (10 or less!) mean lots of personal interaction with your dolphin friends.

Sleek Dolphin Discovery Ferry Boat

Isla Mujeres (”island of women”) is an island located off the coast of Cancun, known for its laid-back atmosphere, beautiful beaches and extraordinary views.  Our new, sleek and modern ferry will get you to the island in about 20 minutes where you’ll be greeted by our dolphin family and friendly staff.  Dolphin swims are scheduled throughout the day, 10:30 AM, 12:15 PM, 2:15 PM, and 3:30 PM.  Your small group will be given an orientation and education time before your swim, you’ll learn about these incredible creatures and how to get the most out of your dolphin experience.  All guests are provided with lifejackets, mandatory for everyone!  You’ll enter the dolphin enclosure in the ocean (all natural environment), stand on a platform in the water and begin your experience of a lifetime!  Each swim with dolphin program brings you different behaviours, the “Dolphin Encounter” is perfect for all ages and swimming abilities while those looking for an adrenaline rush will be thrilled by the “Royal Swim“.  At the end of the program guests will be invited to view photos and videos of their encounters, available for purchase as a reminder of an incredible day.

Chill at the Dolphin Discovery Isla Mujeres Beach Club

Before or after your swim with dolphins program, you’ll be able to swim with manatees, snorkel with manta rays and sharks and laugh with our silly sea lions.  Enjoy the delicious buffet, take advantage of the open bars, chill in the pool, enjoy the beach club, take a kayak for a spin or run through the fountains.  Guests are invited to use a bicycle to tour around the small island, checking out the nearby turtle farm, the panoramic views from Punta Sur’s lighthouse, the crashing waves and shell collecting of the east side of the island and the most amazing beach at Playa Norte.  Head into downtown Isla Mujeres to discover local artisans, souvenir shops and tasty restaurants with local fare (try the Tikinxic fish, its’ a specialty of the region!)

Dolphin Love

This is definitely the best way to spend a day with your family while visiting Cancun, new experiences, free time to relax and a grand adventure for all.  The all-inclusive program at Dolphin Discovery Isla Mujeres leaves you worry-free, everything you need for the perfect day is included.  The only thing missing now is you, contact our bilingual service representatives now to reserve your spot!

For more photos, please check out our Dolphin Discovery Flickr page.  You can also join Dolphin Discovery on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, we love to hear from our fans!

Carnival Isla Mujeres 2010

// February 5th, 2010 // No Comments » // Cancun / Isla Mujeres, Locations, News

The island of Isla Mujeres may be small, but the fiesta is going to be huge for Carnival!  Cities around the world hold celebrations in the days leading up to Lent to eat, drink and be merry before the days of abstinence begin.  With parades, outrageous costumes and masks, the sharing of beads and of course enormous amounts of food and drink, Carnival is certainly a spectacle to behold.  Carnival, Carnaval, Mardi Gras, no matter what you call it, it’s a great party!

Celebrations of Carnival on Isla Mujeres begin February 12, 2010 with music, dancing and the coronation of the King and Queen of Carnival.  The party starts at 10 pm in the main town square, put on your sparkles, bring your beads and dance all night with the live bands!  The first parade of Carnival 2010 starts at 4:00 pm on Saturday February 13th on the malecon (boardwalk), bring your cameras, this will be a fantastic spectacle.  Saturday night brings the children’s dance competition at 8:00 pm and the second night of dancing and live Cuban music at 10:00 pm.  The second parade of the festival starts on Sunday February 14th at 4:00 pm and you won’t want to miss the contests for best costumes, 8:00 for children, 10:00 pm for adults and the night continues with more live music and dancing.   We know you’ll still have energy to keep the fiesta rolling, join the throngs at Playa Posada del Mar on Monday February 15th at 1:00 for a huge beach party with more live music before the third parade rolls on at 4:00 pm.  Monday night at 10:00, head back to the town square for an evening of regional entertainment and comedy.  The final day of Carnival on Isla Mujeres 2010 is Tuesday, February 16th, offering activities throughout the day and ending with the traditional burning of Juan Carnaval, signifying the end of the party and the start of the Lenten season.

If you are going to be on the island for Carnival, we invite you to have a little party with our Isla Mujeres dolphins!  They’ll shake a tail fin and give you a kiss (though they prefer fishy treats to beads).   Cancun visitors can get a taste of Carnival on the “Caribbean Carnaval Cruise“, a night of exciting Carnival-style entertainment, food and drink.  After whooping it up all night long, you might want a day to relax and there is no better place than Garrafon.  Pull up  a hammock, float in the infinity pool or go for a snorkel, regenerate your body and soul in this tranquil tropical paradise.

Viva la fiesta, viva Isla Mujeres, viva Carnival!

Shopping in Cancun

// December 15th, 2009 // No Comments » // Cancun / Isla Mujeres

As we approach the holidays, shopping seems to be on everyone’s mind.  Have you been naughty or nice?  What’s Santa got in his bag for you this year?  What on earth do we buy Aunt Millie and Uncle Bart?  If you’re going to be in Cancun for the holidays (lucky you!), or any time of year really, here are some ideas for your shopping excursions.

image courtesy cancun.travel

For those who have been really really nice this year, we recommend a trip to Luxury Avenue in Plaza Kukulcan.  Here you’ll find some of the finest jewels, perfumes, accessories and fashion designers in the world.  From Cartier to Ferragamo, Montblanc to Fendi, discover the perfect gift for that very nice person on your list.  Ultrajewels offers some beautiful sparklers, why not pick up a diamond ring or a sapphire necklace for the love of your life?  Or, why wait, splurge on that gorgeous tennis bracelet for yourself, you deserve it!  Plaza Kukulcan is located in the hotel zone of Cancun at km 13, across from the restaurant “La Destilleria” and beside the Barcelo Tucancun Hotel.  Plaza Kukulcan has a children’s play area where you can leave the kids while you shop for baubles, there are several restaurants where you can build your shopping strength with a good meal, a bowling alley and even a video gaming casino called PlayCity.  Once you’ve filled your sack with goodies, make your way upstairs to Chocolate City to reward yourself for all your hard work with a hot fudge sundae or two.  Other fine shopping plazas in Cancun include Plaza la Isla, Plaza Flamingo, Plaza Forum and Plaza Caracol in the hotel zone and Plaza las Americas, Paseo Cancun and Gran Plaza downtown.  Endless shopping is yours if that is what makes your heart go pit a pat!

If diamond rings and Coach bags are not in this year’s budget, you will not be left out of the shopping fun.  Head to one of the many markets in Cancun where bargains abound.  The Coral Negro Flea Market is conveniently located in the hotel zone near the party center, around km 8.5.  Here you’ll find souvenirs galore!  From t-shirts to hammocks to handmade carvings and locally produced art, you’ll find something for everyone on your list.  Markets are the place to bargain, negotiate with the vendors and find a price that suits your budget.  Enjoy the banter of the vendors, they’ll do what they can to get you into their shops, calling “Cheaper than Walmart” and various other pitches to grab your attention and make you smile.  The markets are the best places to get some beautiful Mexican silver, be sure to look for the stamp of “.925″ on the jewelry to know that it’s the real deal.  For those looking for an adventure outside of the hotel zone, Market 28 downtown is a must!  Larger than Coral Negro but with similar items, a visit to Market 28 gives you a peek at life outside the hotel zone.  Be sure to visit El Cejas restaurant in the center of Market 28 for some great seafood at fabulous prices!

Of course, if you are in Cancun, the best present you can give your family is a day at Dolphin Discovery with our amazing dolphins, sea lions and manatees.  Treat yourself and your family to the experience of a lifetime with memories that will last longer than anything else you’ll find in your stocking.  Contact us today for an easy shopping experience, no lines, no fighting for parking and your family will thank you for such a unique gift!  Book now for our special 15% off Christmas rates at our Cancun-Isla Mujeres location until December 31, 2009!

NAGE AVEC LES DAUPHINS À DOLPHIN DISCOVERY!

// October 6th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Cancun / Isla Mujeres, Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Locations, Riviera Maya, Tortola, Vallarta

Si tu souhaites nager avec les dauphins, mais la meilleure option pour vivre cette expérience est à Dolphin Discovery. Situé dans Mexique: Puerto Aventuras-Riviera Maya, Cancún-Isla Mujeres, Cozumel, Sea Life Park Vallarta et dans des Caraibes: Gran Caïman et Tortola.

À Dolphin Discovery, tu pourras caresser la peau des dauphins. Tu pourras jouer avec eux dans l’eau et écouter leurs sons. Tu pourras donner et recevoir des bisous et voir les dauphins dans leur environnement. Ton nouvel ami te salueront, te chanteront et tu pourras danser avec lui.

Les entraîneurs sont des professionnels, ils se consacrent à vous offrir la meilleure expérience avec les dauphins. Nager avec les dauphins à Dolphin Discovery, c’est plonger dans un monde d’émotions dans un environnement naturel.

Nager avec les dauphins est une expérience unique et merveilleuse que tu ne peux pas rater! Une expérience nouvelle que tu n’oublieras jamais.

Nous t’invitons à savoir plus des nos merveilleux programmes de nage avec dauphins:

-Dolphin Royal Swim
-Dolphin Swim Adventure
-Dolphin Encounter
-Sea Life Discovery Plus
-Dolphin Discovery Swim
-Dolphin´s Lovers Swim

L´Expérience de ta Vie à Dolphin Discovery!

Swimming with Dolphins- A Kid’s Eye View

// September 29th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // About Dolphins, Cancun / Isla Mujeres, Dolphins for kids

Hi everybody, my name is Sam and I am 5 years old, I am in kindergarten and I love swimming and boats and all the things in the ocean.  The other day my mommy and daddy and me had a really great day, they took me to swim with dolphins!  It was really cool, first we got to ride on a big boat, I looked for pirates but didn’t see any, maybe next time.  When we got off the boat, I saw a whole bunch of dolphins, jumping in the air and waving to me and saying hi, I wanted to jump in the water with them but mommy and daddy told me I had to wait.

Dolphins Saying Hello

I was so excited, I didn’t want to wait, but the nice man with the toy dolphin told me that I had to learn how to train the dolphins.  He told me never, ever, ever touch the eyes or the hole on their back that they breathe through.  You have to be very gentle with dolphins!  We practiced putting our hands out so the dolphins would come and give us a kiss and dance with us.  Then we put on our life jackets that help us float and we went to where the dolphins live.

Be Gentle with Dolphins

We were so lucky, we got to be friends with two mommy dolphins and their little babies!  The mommies were named Shelley and Daniella and the babies were Noe and Dani.  They were so cute, I told my mommy that I wanted to take a dolphin home, but she said that two cats and a dog were enough and that a dolphin wouldn’t like to sleep in my bed.  We got into the water and the dolphins were right there with us!!  They swam right in front of me and I got to touch them, they feel like the floatie toys I use at the beach but nicer.  Their backs are grey but their tummies are kind of pink and they always look like they are smiling.




I was a little scared when it was my turn to kiss the dolphin, but it was so fun and easy and the dolphin kissed me on my cheek and I kissed her on the lips!  I put my hands out in front of me and the dolphin put their flippers in my hands and we danced, it was so cool!  We got to splash the dolphins with water and they splashed me too, they swam really really fast and they jumped high in the sky!  I was sad when it was time to go, I had so much fun with my dolphin friends.  I want to go back again really soon, mommy said if I am a good boy we can go for my birthday.  I think I will bring them a cake made of fish.

My Dolphin Friend

–(Sam is a real kid who really did swim with the dolphins, he’s my kid in fact!  I’m the mean mommy who wouldn’t let him bring the dolphin home.  We went to the Isla Mujeres location and did the program called “Dolphin Encounter“.  This is a great program for young children, a lot of interaction with the animals and time to play in the water with them.  Outside of the actual swim with dolphins program, there is a play area for children and a pool with a shallow area for kids.  Contact Dolphin Discovery to book a tour that is great for the whole family.)

Catherine Fulop, visits Dolphin Discovery at Cancun

// August 7th, 2009 // No Comments » // About Dolphins, Cancun / Isla Mujeres, Locations

Due to the production of her spectacular photo session at Isla Mujeres for CARAS magazine on its Argentinean version, the actress and model Catherine Fulop together with her cameraman, make up artists and other members of her staff, visited the gorgeous location of Dolphin Discovery at Isla Mujeres, a piece of paradise located a few minutes from Cancun.

The Venezuelan actress, loved and known in Argentina, had the opportunity to swim with Dolphins and enjoy different activities, as the thrilling foot push, dorsal tow or belly ride, offered by Dolphin Discovery in its programs. Fulop and its team enjoyed the natural environment beside the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea at Isla Mujeres, facing the coast of Cancun, famous tourist destination in Mexico.

This article is a promotion action by Dolphin Discovery Group towards this tourist destination with the purpose of proving the world that Mexico is still a strong and beautiful nation.

ABC Dolphin Trainer Academy Workshops!

// July 1st, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Cancun / Isla Mujeres, News

ABC Dolphin Trainer Academy students

Dolphin Discovery is proud to announce the return of ABC Dolphin Trainer Academy. Two exciting 5-day workshops will be held in September 2009. The Basic course is designed for beginning professionals as well as those interested in pursuing a career as a marine mammal trainer.

The Advanced course takes students to the next level and introduces advanced training techniques where you will learn how to be an effective trainer and a positive influence in the animal’s environment.

Both programs give you hands on experience working with dolphins, manatees and sea lions and lots of interaction with professional marine mammal trainers. The Academy is based on the ABC Animal Training that is the foundation of training for all Dolphin Discovery trainers.

Both workshops will be held at Dolphin Discovery in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, a charming and beautiful tropical island destination.

Academy Basic 14-18 September
Academy Advanced 21-25 September

Spaces are limited so make your reservations now by going to www.abcanimaltraining.com
For more information email Shelley Wood at swood@abcanimaltraining.com

Open Waters Event “Por La Libre”

// May 27th, 2009 // No Comments » // Cancun / Isla Mujeres, Locations, News

On May 30th, the 4º International Marathon of Open Waters Swimming will take place, crossing Cancun – Isla Mujeres called “Por la Libre” 2009.
Under the slogan “Put some heart to your Swimming”, it is the forth edition of a swimming event to promote such sport -specially in Quintana Roo- and support noble causes at the same time. For rookies, for experts, for regular swimmers and their friends, this event gives you the opportunity to participate on a wonderful and gratifying endeavor.
Due to the incredible natural scenario, this event is one of the most spectacular of the Open Waters Calendar in Mexico. The route starts at Playa Tortugas, Cancun beach, up to Garrafon Park, in Isla Mujeres (about 10 kilometers long) where the underwater flora and fauna of the region can be clearly viewed and appreciated because of the crystal waters of the Caribbean.
When arriving to the finish line in Garrafón Natural Park, the participants will be able to chill out and enjoy all amenities and attractions with a personalized service, as the Park will be opened only for them and their friends or companions.
All information is available at Caribbean Masters Association webpage with a booking system and a specific section for the event. www.mastersdelcaribe.com/porlalibre2009
If you want another highlight for your life, don’t miss the opportunity to participate!