Dolphin Swim at Chankanaab Cozumel: Complete Guide
Quick answerChankanaab Park hosts the largest dolphin habitat on Cozumel, operated by Dolphin Discovery. Three program tiers: Encounter 99 USD (30 minutes, no swim, age 6 plus), Swim 159 USD (50 minutes interactive, age 8 plus), Royal Swim 199 USD (1 hour with foot push and dorsal fin ride, age 8 plus). All include park admission. Programs run at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm daily.
Programs Compared
Encounter is the family option: stand on a submerged platform in waist deep water, the trainer brings the dolphin for a handshake, kiss and photos. Swim adds deeper water swim with dorsal tow and side hug. Royal Swim adds the famous foot push (dolphin pushes you across the pool by your feet), belly ride and high speed dorsal fin tow. All three tiers operate from the same dolphin habitat at Chankanaab Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Chankanaab dolphins treated well?
Programs are operated by Dolphin Discovery, the largest dolphin facility chain in the Caribbean and accredited by AMMPA (Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums). Some animal welfare groups oppose all captive dolphin programs regardless of accreditation. The decision is personal.