Dolphin Excursion in Cabo Question

My family and I are going to go to Cabo in December on the Crown Princess.

My sister and I want to take pictures and swim with the dolphins that are there but my parents do not. Does anyone know of a separate bystander ticket that they can purchase so they can watch, but not interact with the dolphins?

My family and I are going to go to Cabo in December on the Crown Princess.

 

My sister and I want to take pictures and swim with the dolphins that are there but my parents do not. Does anyone know of a separate bystander ticket that they can purchase so they can watch, but not interact with the dolphins?

Yes, they can watch without participating. There is a viewing area. They may charge a nominal fee, like $2/person, although the last time I went to watch, they didn't charge anything.

Yes, they can watch without participating. There is a viewing area. They may charge a nominal fee, like $2/person, although the last time I went to watch, they didn't charge anything.

That's fantastic! Thank you. :)

When we were there in April, bystanders weren't charged. They had a covered area with benches and even received the lunch.

When we were there in April, bystanders weren't charged. They had a covered area with benches and even received the lunch.

Fantastic! Do you happen to know if they sell alcohol for the bystanders? :p

Typically, you will be issued wrist bands that will allow you access to the viewing deck if some in your party are swimming. The viewing deck is a covered area with decent seating, a nice view of not only the dolphin pool, but the Marina as well. They also do sell beverages there. They also have a nice Cantina located on the ground level. You will not, however, be allowed to take pictures of your family with the dolphins. You will be "allowed" to buy a disk with pictures on it, but be prepared to pay about $100US for the disk.

Typically, you will be issued wrist bands that will allow you access to the viewing deck if some in your party are swimming. The viewing deck is a covered area with decent seating, a nice view of not only the dolphin pool, but the Marina as well. They also do sell beverages there. They also have a nice Cantina located on the ground level. You will not, however, be allowed to take pictures of your family with the dolphins. You will be "allowed" to buy a disk with pictures on it, but be prepared to pay about $100US for the disk.

Wow $100 for pictures? :eek: That seems a little steep.

Do you think it's worth it to do this excursion? My sister and I were planning on doing this excursion because there is nothing else we'd like to do or haven't done in Cabo. We also live very close to SeaWorld so if we'd like to take pics with dolphins, there are other places we could go to back home...:confused:

Wow $100 for pictures? :eek: That seems a little steep.

 

Do you think it's worth it to do this excursion? My sister and I were planning on doing this excursion because there is nothing else we'd like to do or haven't done in Cabo. We also live very close to SeaWorld so if we'd like to take pics with dolphins, there are other places we could go to back home...:confused:

Wow....really, that is a tough question. You indicate that you have been to Cabo before. I can state that my daughter and grand daughter enjoyed the swim, but as for the cost....it is not cheap. Not knowing what you have experienced before in Cabo, I can only guess as to what you might like. My Bride and I enjoy just walking the town and Marina, stopping as we find something interesting. After 12 visits in Cabo, we have wandered all over, and have never felt threatened or at risk (keeping in mind that we do not wander dark alleys at 2:00am(!) By all means, wander down Marina Blvd taking in the flea markets, the great Cantinas, and any food vendor that looks good and smells good! We've never had any problems with anywhere that we have stopped to eat or "beverage". Cabo Cantina, Rip's, and Taco Loco being amongst our favorites.

We often gravitate to the Marina, find a nice Cantina, have a cold beverage(s) and watch the people. Captain Tony's (great pizza), Soloman's Landing, and Tiki Bar are our favorites on the Marina (all easily within walking distance from the cruise pier.) We really do love Cabo.

Wow....really, that is a tough question. You indicate that you have been to Cabo before. I can state that my daughter and grand daughter enjoyed the swim, but as for the cost....it is not cheap. Not knowing what you have experienced before in Cabo, I can only guess as to what you might like. My Bride and I enjoy just walking the town and Marina, stopping as we find something interesting. After 12 visits in Cabo, we have wandered all over, and have never felt threatened or at risk (keeping in mind that we do not wander dark alleys at 2:00am(!) By all means, wander down Marina Blvd taking in the flea markets, the great Cantinas, and any food vendor that looks good and smells good! We've never had any problems with anywhere that we have stopped to eat or "beverage". Cabo Cantina, Rip's, and Taco Loco being amongst our favorites.

We often gravitate to the Marina, find a nice Cantina, have a cold beverage(s) and watch the people. Captain Tony's (great pizza), Soloman's Landing, and Tiki Bar are our favorites on the Marina (all easily within walking distance from the cruise pier.) We really do love Cabo.

My family and I love walking around Cabo and trying local restaurants (love street food!) We were planning on doing that after the dolphin excursion since the excursion is not long and we would still have 5+ hours on shore. :)

My family and I like doing adventurous excursions and we don't mind repeating some that we have done before but I wanted to try something new and I've never swam with dolphins so I thought that this could be a fun experience! I'm glad your family liked it! I'm thinking of doing the excursion since it's not something we'll likely do again so we might as well enjoy it this time. :D Thank you for your help, I really appreciate it!

I'm guessing more than one place in Cabo does dolphin excursions. Ours allowed the observers to take photos, no charge, but had no concessions. That was April of this year.

I'm guessing more than one place in Cabo does dolphin excursions. Ours allowed the observers to take photos, no charge, but had no concessions. That was April of this year.

I'm hoping they will let my parents take pictures since that would likely save us from having to buy their $100 disc. :D

This was at the dolphin encounter place right next to the Marina right?

I'm guessing more than one place in Cabo does dolphin excursions. Ours allowed the observers to take photos, no charge, but had no concessions. That was April of this year.

There's only one dolphin encounter in Cabo, on the marina. There is one ins San Jose Del Cabo also.

I'm not sure on the picture policy.

There's only one dolphin encounter in Cabo, on the marina. There is one ins San Jose Del Cabo also.

 

I'm not sure on the picture policy.

We did the one that involved a long bus ride, so I'm guessing that was San Jose Del Cabo.

We did the one that involved a long bus ride, so I'm guessing that was San Jose Del Cabo.

Yes it must have been because you can walk to the dolphin encounter in Cabo.

Did everyone purchase their encounter through the ship? If you can walk to the dolphin excursion, can you purchase it directly? Is there a price difference if you did that or is it just as easy to purchase it through the ship?

Did everyone purchase their encounter through the ship? If you can walk to the dolphin excursion, can you purchase it directly? Is there a price difference if you did that or is it just as easy to purchase it through the ship?

You MUST purchase through the ship if you are a cruise ship passenger. If you try to purchase directly or with another vendor, you may be cancelled.

Did everyone purchase their encounter through the ship? If you can walk to the dolphin excursion, can you purchase it directly? Is there a price difference if you did that or is it just as easy to purchase it through the ship?

Yes, absolutely book through your cruise line, and book early! The dolphin experience is quite popular, and on ship days, they are fully booked, well in advance. The ship's price is a bit more, but not much, and since Cabo is a tender port, you might have to wait up to 2 hours to get on one of the tenders to shore. On NCL, at least, those that have booked a morning swim (and their entire party) are escorted to the front of the line. That alone, to me, was worth the few extra bucks.

Thanks for the information. I looked at their web sites and from what I can tell the cruise prices are pretty much in line with what they charge walk ups. Thanks for the tip that they could cancel you if not through the ship too! Another question...we are also stopping at Puerto Vallarta ...does anyone have experience with a dolphin swim at that port? Trying to decide which one to do. We may do dolphins in Cabo and sea lions in PV. Any opinions are welcome!