Private Dolphin Encounter and Snorkeling in Huatulco

Join Huatulco’s top marine biologists for a private dolphin and snorkeling adventure. Encounter wildlife, explore reefs, and support conservation efforts.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Oceanico Huatulco - Discover the oceanic wonders of Huatulco on a private tour for up to 8 guests, guided by our expert marine biologist crew.

Our eco-adventures offer the chance to observe dolphins, sea turtles, and snorkel at one of the premier reefs in Huatulco National Park.

Private tours are customizable: spend more time with dolphins, enjoy extended snorkeling, choose early or late departures, or extend the adventure up to 8 hours.

Upon departure, our guides provide an informative briefing about the ocean and reef species found in Huatulco.

We first cruise offshore to areas rich with dolphins, sea turtles, and even tropical whales.

Using an underwater microphone, we listen to the dolphins’ communications.

Our guides offer fascinating insights into the lives of dolphins, sea turtles, and other species we encounter, while collecting data for our research programs.

A professional photographer on board captures photos for research and conservation purposes.

We then navigate through the stunning bays of Huatulco National Park, stopping to snorkel at one of the top reefs.

After an incredible journey exploring both ocean and coral reef ecosystems, we return to Chahué Marina where you can shower and we can arrange a taxi for you.

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 person ages 12+
  • Gratuities - It is customary to tip the crew 10% if you appreciated their efforts.
Additional Information

This is our signature private excursion combining offshore dolphin encounters with snorkeling one of the best coral reefs in the Huatulco National Park.

Oceanico is the only group of bi-lingual marine biologists that are researching the dolphins and whales of Huatulco.

Our boat was built in 2022 for ocean adventures with a deep V hull, 140hp engine, bathroom, observation tower, cushioned bench seating and canvas roof.

There is an underwater microphone to listen to the dolphins.

Our unique approach ensures the most sightings in Huatulco and increases the amount of information we collect for research and conservation.

Our knowledgeable guides share their insights offering you an in depth look into the lives of the dolphins, sea turtles and coral reefs.

When you join our tours you are supporting research and directly contributing to conservation.

  • Guests must be able to swim and climb a boat ladder to participate in snorkeling.
  • People that weigh over 130kg
Location
Oceanico Huatulco
Boulevard Benito Juárez
We meet ten minutes before departure at the palapa hut at the dock entrance to the Chahue 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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Rosaom9385hk
Aug 4, 2024
Adventure with dolphins - It is a very nice experience, seeing dolphins, turtle, various fish and manta rays. They explained the species that lived on the coast of Huatulco and their characteristics. We saw a family of spotted dolphins, two mothers with their young and a juvenile specimen. Later we went to the bays and snorkeled on the reef where we could observe different species of fish and turtles. All the time we were accompanied by Maria and Peter who answered our doubts. We'll be back with them in whale season.
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482vianneyc
Jun 13, 2024
Super recommended - The trip was incredible, my family and I really enjoyed this tour, we were delighted with the treatment of the staff and especially the guide. Super recommended, we will return soon 🫶🏻
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Microfiche1962
May 6, 2024
Best whale watching ever! - Doing an excursion like this with a marine biologist who LOVES their work makes all the difference. We learn so much every time we go out with this crew! We went 3 times on this last trip, and we are bringing friends with us from Canada next winter. Always a good time!
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