I have swum with dolphins when in Cuba a couple of years ago. It was in the middle of the ocean somewhere (our boat dropped anchor at a pen and a pier in the middle of the sea) and it wasn't very enjoyable - partly because it was the first time I had been plonked in the middle of the ocean miles from anywhere and I couldn't get the bloody "Jaws" theme tune out of my head
but also partly because there were about 30 of us in the water at the same time and the dolphins just swum around the edge of the group. Not exactly what I had thought the experience would be.
At the risk of being struck down myself...
... I would like possibly to have a dolphin swim again while I am in Playa, this time more of the "proper" experience. Although I would love to do it, I am not a diver and daren't venture out into the open sea for a chance encounter so (awaits lightening bolt) am considering one of these "parks".
I am travelling alone though and am aware some of these places are only enjoyable if you have others with you and are wanting to spend the whole day there. On that basis, would you recommend Xcaret?