Dolphin and Sea Turtle Snorkeling Adventure in Huatulco

Join Huatulco’s top dolphin and snorkeling adventure. Encounter marine life, support conservation, and explore vibrant coral reefs with expert biologists.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Oceanico Huatulco - Delight in discovering Huatulco’s ocean paradise on our exclusive excursion for up to 8 guests, accompanied by our expert marine biologist team.
    Our eco-friendly adventures offer a combination of snorkeling at one of the finest reefs in Huatulco National Park and offshore encounters with dolphins, sea turtles, and *whales…
What's Included
  • Bottled Water
  • Chahue Marina Entry Fee
What's Not Included
  • Snorkel gear rental is 230 pesos cash per person
  • Huatulco National Park fee of 70 pesos cash per guest ages 12+
  • Gratuities - It is customary to tip the crew if you appreciate their efforts.
Additional Information

This is a premier excursion that combines snorkeling at one of the finest reefs in Huatulco National Park with offshore experiences featuring dolphins, sea turtles, and whales.
Humpback whales are typically observed from mid-December to mid-April.
Oceanico is the sole group of bilingual marine biologists dedicated to studying the dolphins and whales…

Location
Oceanico Huatulco
Boulevard Benito Juárez
We meet ten minutes before departure at the palapa hut at the dock entrance to the Chahué Marina. There are bathrooms with showers for our guests to use before and after the tours.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Fokkewimv
Nov 4, 2024
Amazing experience! - A great excursion when you are in the area of Huatulco! The host and captain are very welcoming and knowledgeable about Oceanic life and the area finding a group of dolphins and sea turtles to watch and beautiful bays for snorkeling. Would definitely do the excursion again!
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Sally_c
Oct 26, 2024
Wonderful trip - It was a wonderful trip. Just 6 guests the driver and Peter our amazing marine biologist guide. We learned so much, saw dolphins, turtles and even 2 sets of mating turtles . Then enjoyed snorkeling .A great choice!
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Siennao2
Sep 26, 2024
Amazing tour - It was awesome! The Captain and Guide were very professional. I recommend my friends to take this tour with them.
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Susanvn9285mp
Aug 19, 2024
Do NOT miss the Eastern Spinner Dolphins!!! - Very fun! Loads of Eastern Spinner dolphins and some Spotted Dolphins. Mating sea turtles, too!!! Peter and Maria are very good at the educational piece and their love of dolphins shines through everything. We were incredibly lucky that we found a huge pod of dolphins (hundreds) or maybe they found us.....the spinners were so much fun to watch, close by at front of boat and further away jumping and spinning in the air. The snorkeling experience was good, too. Please donate to the research on Eastern Spinners! They are a newly discovered species and Oceanico's goal is to learn as much as possibe and to keep the dolphins safe. Would do this trip again in a heartbeat!
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Belize30
Aug 17, 2024
Nice day. - The captain and assistant were very knowledgeable and nice. We did see lots of dolphins and mating turtles. La India bay was excellent for swimming and snorkeling.
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David
Aug 5, 2024
Scenic, fun and educational tour - Took a private tour with Peter and Maria. Didn’t see many dolphins but saw many turtles, including turtles mating. See sea conditions were a bit rough, but we had some very good snorkeling at two locations, see a wide variety of fish species. Peter and Maria, being marine biologists/researchers offer more insight and education than other snorkeling tours, and have a very comfortable boat. Highly recommended!
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Flyer09628677418
Jul 30, 2024
Incredible Experience!! - This was an amazing experience! The crew is very passionate and knowledgeable about the marine life living in the area. They are also incredibly kind and welcoming. During the boating portion of the tour, our boat encountered a large pod of dolphins that swam and jumped with the boat.. incredible! We also saw sea turtles out at sea, then many fish when we went snorkeling at a bay. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves marine life and/or wants an unforgetable experience in Huatulco.
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Inspire495231
Jul 29, 2024
Excellent your - The experience was fantastic! Peter Adina and Maria took us to a journey that involved seeing and listening. They are respectful and knowledgeable. A must do in Huatulco
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Mobile736051
Jul 29, 2024
Fabulous experience with Oceanico!! - Peter and his crew are not only incredible professional and knowledgeable, they are friendly and very enthusiastic about the whole experience. It makes a big difference when you do this trips with marine biologists!! The other thing that I loved was the fact that Oceanico is having an internship program and a lovely and smart intern was with us on the trip. I would definitely do this again no matter whether I was looking for dolphins or looking for whales. Peter and crew have a vast knowledge on what is happening in Huatulco's ecosystem and the ocean in general. At the end of the trip Peter shared with us a link with his fantastic pictures!! You feel you are having your private National Geographic experience!
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H3609pfbrianm
Jul 29, 2024
An unforgettable experience! - Oceanico is the best. You think there’s nothing there, then suddenly there are dolphins jumping and showing off, riding in front of the boat, meanwhile the team are experienced marine biologists who make you appreciate the incredible diversity and intelligence of these and any other creature you see - turtles, sea snakes, manta rays, and of course the fish! Cannot recommend enough to gain a true appreciation for this stunningly prolific marine sanctuary!
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