8 Dolphin Watching Tours in the Dominican Republic Worth Getting Up For

1.Dolphin Explorer Swims and Interactions

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 300 reviews · 40 minutes - 1 hour · from $120Our pick

Meet dolphins at Dolphin Explorer in Punta Cana with an English-speaking instructor, then choose a 40-minute encounter, a 50-minute Explorer Swim, or a 60-minute Excellence Swim with the famous foot push. Hotel transfers and lockers are included, but phones are not allowed.

“All is perfect. One thing that I think that needs improvement is the price in photos that are high enough.we think that all want to keep those amazing memories and the price is a bit expensive as you already have given money for the activity. The money we given for all photos and video is 195 dollars and the mobiles are forbidden so you can't take photos by yourself. But the dolphins, the sea lion,the birds and the parrots are amazing.if you have money do it for sure.”

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2.Party Boat /View Dolphins / Snorkling /Free Drinks and Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 188 reviews · from $57Best value

Join a four-hour Punta Cana party boat from a 2 p.m. start for snorkeling, a natural ocean pool, distant dolphin viewing, slides, music, dancing, and an open bar. Pickup is offered, but confirm transport carefully. The boat holds up to 100 people, with private use possible for groups over 30.

“Was never picked up waited at pick up point for 2 hours and never heard from the organizers. Reached out directly to Viator to find out what to do and were told the vendor was not responding to phone calls or voicemails. When we finally Read more”

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3.Dolphin Explorer Park Entry, Swim, or Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 128 reviews · 1 hour · from $140

At Dolphin Explorer Park near Punta Cana, choose a dolphin encounter, swim, or upgraded program. You can stand on a platform, receive a dolphin hug and handshake, or take part in foot pushes and dorsal tows. Your visit also includes sea lion and bird shows, Pirate Island, showers, changing rooms, and bathrooms.

“À faire sans hésiter. Les forfaits photos sont vraiment chers mais l’activité en elle même est super. Je recommande.”

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4.Dolphin Interaction Experience & Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 84 reviews · 4 hours · from $140

Spend four hours at a Punta Cana dolphin park with hotel pickup, a specialist guide, and a chosen dolphin program. You may greet a dolphin from a platform, hold its fins for a tow, or enjoy a two-dolphin foot push. Ray and shark viewing is included.

“Ha sido fantástico. Cómo un sueño! Lo único, me parece un poco caro y sobretodo las fotos...pero como todos queremos ese recuerdo y prohíben móviles....”

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5.Dolphin Encounter at Ocean World

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 52 reviews · 8h 30m · from $129

Spend about 8.5 hours at Ocean World Puerto Plata with a 15-minute dolphin encounter, dolphin lecture, lunch, Tropical Reef snorkeling, animal shows, pools, waterslides, and hotel pickup. The waist-deep program suits non-swimmers and families, though the snorkeling area is small.

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6.Puerto Plata Ocean World Dolphin Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 8h 30m · from $189

Spend about 8.5 hours at Ocean World Puerto Plata, including a 30-minute dolphin swim, dolphin behavior talk, lunch, snorkeling in Tropical Reef Aquarium, marine shows, and hotel pickup. You must swim, wear a provided life jacket, and leave cameras, glasses, and jewelry out of the water.

“The experience and trainers were great. Glad I went to Ocean World to fulfill this bucket list item. It was amazing!!”

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7.Dolphin Park Entry and Swim with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 18 reviews · 1 hour · from $140

Meet dolphins in a supervised water session, then watch a sea lion show at a park in La Altagracia. Your one-hour visit includes orientation, safety equipment, changing rooms, and showers. Hotel pickup is available from Punta Cana, but you must confirm the pickup time.

“Flawless! The entire DR experience was phenomenal!! Wr will be back”

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8.Ocean World Dolphin Swim & Sea Lion Combo from Puerto Plata

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 8h 30m · from $259

Spend about 8.5 hours at Ocean World Adventure Park near Cofresi Beach. You receive a dolphin lecture and 30-minute swim, a 30-minute sea lion encounter, lunch, shows, snorkeling, and access to the rainforest, birds, iguanas, and Pirate’s Pool. Hotel pickup is included from select Puerto Plata hotels.

“It was an amazing experience, friendly staff and a dream come tru”

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