Swim Adventure with Whale Sharks in the Caribbean Sea from Riviera Maya & Cancún

Cancun, Mexico
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Duration6h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Whale Shark is the largest fish in the world. Visit Cancun in the summer season and you will have the great opportunity to live a unique experience: swim with this giant, beautiful and harmless in its natural habitat. If you like adventure, get ready to have the most exciting experience of your life!
Whale sharks, despite their enormous size, pose no danger to humans.

A bilingual guide will tell you everything you need to know about the whale shark, its behavior, migration and feeding. After it’s time to dive 2 to 3 dives with the whale shark, you enter the water in pairs with the help of the guide. (According to the physical condition of the swimmers).

Sometimes you can spot large groups of whale sharks and even giant manta rays, which gives an extra thrill to the adventure (Please note that you may not encounter whale sharks). At the end of the swim, you will enjoy a delicious ceviche on board the boat and refreshing drinks.

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Whale shark

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Swim Adventure with Whale Sharks in the Caribbean Sea from Riviera Maya & Cancún

Pickup included

What's included

  • 2 to 3 dives per person with the whale shark
  • Snaks, Water and soft drinks
  • Pick-Up & Drop Off
  • Light breakfast (coffee, juice & bread)
  • 36 foot speed boats ride & Bilingual Guide
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment and Life Vest
  • Tips & Photo Service
  • Dock tax Fee, Isla Mujeres USD 20.00 per person

What to expect

  1. Isla Mujeres
    6h
    The Shark watching and swimming excursión is unique in the world. In the vicinity of Isla Contoy, exist the biggest worldwide concentration of this specie, and that makes it the world capital of the whale shark.

    Before sailing, you are provided with a light breakfast (coffee, juice and bread), after that, on the boat, you are given life jackets and equipment of snorkeling.
    The adventure begins with the search for the sharks in an area of 260 hectares of water. After found them, the next activity will be the swimming with 3 to 4 inmersions, entering the water 2 persons and a guide.

    The use of life jacket is compulsory for you. Our guides are certified to realize this activity. At the end of the snorkeling activity, the passengers can be rinse with fresh water and enjoy the Delicious lunch: Fish Ceviche, ham and cheese sandwiches, and also, drinks like water and soda during the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Meeting points for travelers that are in downtown hotels and Airbnb’s or any location that we can't reach:

Cancun Meeting Point: in front of the lobby at Smart Cancún by Oasis in Tulum Avenue

Playa Del Carmen: Coco Bongo Playa Del Carmen

The pick-up time is set according to your location, pick up start at 06:00 am and depending on the location the pickup time will be set, the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as possible, otherwise we will be not be able to provide the service

If the Customer wants to arrive at the marina by its own, they need to take in mind that the parking near the marina is limited. They would have to arrive early in order to find a near parking spot.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 2 people per dive, Please do not touch the whale shark and keep your distance
  • This tour is not available on the 30th of each month
  • Wear comfortable clothes and bring your swimsuit, towels and Extra Change of clothes
  • Use Biodegradable Sunscreen.
  • Dock tax Fee, Isla Mujeres USD 20.00 per person

Cancellation policy

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