The best destinations to swim with dolphins

Swimming with dolphins is one of the most unforgettable experiences that someone can have in life. They are intelligent, friendly, sociable and very curious animals that can live almost anywhere in the oceans, although each species is more likely to live in specific areas. And there are 32 different species! However, they are generally found near the coast.

One of the most popular activities to do during a beach vacation is to get on a boat to spot dolphins or just take a dip with them. Now, what are the best destinations to swim with dolphins?

Mexico

Playa del Carmen is considered one of the best beaches in the world. Less than 10 minutes from this place is Punta Maroma, a paradise of white sand, crystal clear waters and warm breezes. The perfect environment to see the natural behavior of dolphins in an impressive dolphinarium set in the Caribbean Sea. Professional trainers guide visitors on how to swim with dolphins during a 40- or 50-minute swim and perform tricks with them.

Puerto Morelos is another top destination to swim with dolphins in Mexico. It is located just 33 kilometers from Cancun and is a great place to relax and enjoy the beach for its wide variety of water and ecotourism activities. At the Delphinus Puerto Morelos sanctuary you can come into direct contact with dolphins in their natural habitat.

The Delphinus Riviera Maya habitat in Playa del Carmen is a very special place to swim with dolphins as it is home to the most successful dolphin breeding program in the world. This space is run by veterinarians and marine biologists who are aware of both the mothers and their young at all times.

Cozumel is another of the places where you will be able to enjoy this interesting experience, diving with dolphins for an hour, in the turquoise waters of Chankanaab Park.

Bahamas

The Bahamas is one of the best places in the world for swimming with animals because the temperature is good all year round, the visibility in the water can reach 60 meters but in some areas the dolphins swim at shallow depth so they can even be seen from the shore and even swim with them without straying too far.

20 minutes by ferry from Paradise Island we find Blue Lagoon, a beautiful place where in addition to dolphins there are also sea lions that often interact with visitors.

Fernando de Noronha

It is a small archipelago in the South Atlantic made up of 21 islands, of which only the largest is inhabited. Of volcanic origin, this archipelago has some of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil, which are not as crowded as those on the continent. In fact, most of its territory is declared a Natural Park and the government maintains a strict control of the entry of tourists to preserve the environment.

The landscape is beautiful and it is the perfect place for the life of dolphins, who approach Fernando de Noronha to feed and reproduce.

Azores islands

Throughout the year from the Azores you can see more than 20 species of whales and dolphins. To be able to swim with dolphins in their natural habitat, excursions are organized in boats with experts that inform the participants about the activity so as not to alter their natural habitat. The best time to travel is from May to September, when the sea is calm.