Cancun Whale Shark Small Group Tour on Spacious Boat w Transport

4.7 (6 reviews) Cancun, Mexico
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Swimming with the Whale shark in Cancun is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for 3 main reasons: it's the biggest fish on Earth, only a few places around the world offer the chance to swim face-to-face with them, it's a seasonal tour.

So if you're lucky enough to be around Cancun and Riviera Maya in the right time, and you are willing to live this activity, you better make sure to do it with an experienced, trustworthy local operator.

Captains and crew are highly trained, and we offer small group tours only (10 people per boat).

Options

No transportation
with transport from Cancun

Pick-up in Cancun: Air-conditioned roundtrip transportation from your Cancún hotel
Pickup included

What's included

  • Soda/Pop
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities

What to expect

After being picked up from your hotel or reached out to our meeting point, enjoy a complimentary coffee break (coffee, fruit juice, and pastries) while receiving a short safety briefing. All details about the tour are explained before leaving the mainland. Life jackets, fins, masks, and snorkels are provided to everyone.

The Whale Sharks area is around 45-75 minutes away. Stay aware as we usually see dolphins and giant rays on the way. All of our boats are +32 feet long, equipped with 2 powerful engines, toilet, sunshade, and comfortable seats. This means that the boat trip will be safe, fast, and enjoyable.

Once there, expect to see from 20 or 50 whale sharks. It depends on the season and weather conditions. We’ll swim 2 people at a time, always helped by your guide. Your turn swimming will be as long as you decide and can handle.

Once everyone in the boat is ready to go, we’ll leave the whale sharks area and take short refreshing stop on Playa Norte, Isla Mujeres to have lunch (fresh ceviche and sandwiches, vegan and vegetarian options available upon request when booking). Fruit, purified water, and soft drinks are offered during the whole tour.

  1. Isla Mujeres
  2. Cancun

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We'll meet at the giant "Palapa" (on the opposite side of the sea), where we'll have the safety briefing and coffe break.

End point

We'll meet at the giant "Palapa" (on the opposite side of the sea), where we'll have the safety briefing and coffe break.

Pickup details

Pick up time depends on your hotel's location, exact time it will be confirmed after the booking is completed. Transportation is offered in air conditioned vans. Please plan to be on time as we can offer only 5 minutes tolerance.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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