The 5 Aquariums in Cancun That Earn Their Entry

1.Cancun: Interactive Aquarium – Swim with Dolphins Splash

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 49 reviews · 35 min · from $127Our pick

At Interactive Aquarium Cancún in Plaza La Isla, you spend about 20 minutes in the water with dolphins during a 35-minute program. A bilingual host explains dolphin physiology, anatomy, and behavior before activities such as a kiss and welcome interaction. Cameras stay outside the habitat.

“We loved being in the pool and interacting with the dolphins but for the money didn’t seem long enough. By the time we checked in, got changed and had a talk about the dolphin, we had a few photos then it finished. 15 minutes with the dolphins for what we paid was a bit expensive for a family on a budget. That was without any photos. We then had to pay $53 per photo or they had packages which worked out cheaper but still very expensive in total.”

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2.Cancún: Interactive Aquarium Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 37 reviews · 1 day · from $17Best value

At Interactive Aquarium Cancún, you can see more than 140 marine species, walk through fish tanks holding 1,195 specimens, and use touch pools with rays, starfish, and sea urchins. Entry also includes the iPad zone and axolotl exhibit, but dolphin shows, swimming, photos, and transport cost extra.

“Aquarium très petit, la visite se fait en 30 min. Les dauphins sont entassés à 5 dans un petit bassin !”

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3.Cancún Interactive Aquarium Admission + Dolphin Presentation

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 33 reviews · 1 day · from $26

Spend a flexible day at Interactive Aquarium Cancun in Plaza La Isla, viewing 1,195 specimens, touching rays and starfish, visiting the axolotl and iPad zones, and watching the 7 pm dolphin presentation. Admission does not include dolphin swims, photos, transport, or Aquarium Trek.

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4.Half-Day Underwater World Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $109

You’ll visit a jungle cenote, swim through clear freshwater, and snorkel near Akumal for tropical fish and sea turtles. A guide such as Gonzalo may help locate turtles. Pickup is offered from central Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels, with a maximum group size of 14.

“The kids loved the turtles. Our guide Gonzalo was able to find several turtles . The Cenote was refreshing and the water was incredibly clear. The kids loved the fish pedicure! Great way to spend half a day. Did not have to be a strong swimRead more”

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5.Cancun: Interactive Aquarium Ticket and Swim with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 19 reviews · 45 min · from $138

Meet dolphins at Interactive Aquarium Cancun in Plaza La Isla. You’ll spend 30 minutes in the water, taking part in 14 guided activities, including dolphin kisses, touch sessions, and lessons about anatomy and behavior. The experience is offered in English or Spanish for small groups.

“Loved it but I thought we could actually swim with them not just stand in the water.”

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