Small Group Swim with Whale Sharks Tour with or without lifevest

4.7 (29 reviews) Cancun, Mexico
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Duration5h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

If you are a skilled swimmer, and you feel comfortable in open waters, then you have the chance to swim without a lifevest.

Swim with the whale shark in the hands of a professional, safety and customer-care-oriented company.

Our tour's highlights:
-Convenient pick-up and drop-off from your hotel lobby and Bnbs.
-Professional snorkeling equipment to enjoy the most prolific whale shark waters in the world.
-Reduced groups, spacious boats and certified guides.
-Double-powered engine, stable and safe boats.
-Superb fresh ceviche, snack sandwiches and cold refreshments anchored at the most beautiful beach in Mexico. Veggie/Vegan options available.

After the coffee break test your equipment while having a brief from our highly-trained Captain and mate. We go straight to snorkel with the whale sharks in one of the largest Whale shark congregation spots in the world!

Delight and recover energy with a Mexican Caribbean lunch at one of the top-5 most beautiful beaches in the world.

Options

Reach our location

No transportation included

Transport Cancun & Costa Mujer

Roundtrip transportation: Applies for accomodation within Cancun and Costa Muejres Area.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Certified friendly English speaking captain and guide
  • Swim with the Whale Shark and relaxing stop at Isla Mujeres
  • Full equipment (Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, life vests)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Ceviche, fruit and power bars as lunch. Vegetarian option available, requesting it in advance
  • Coffe break before boarding + water and softdrinks on board
  • $10 dock fee payable at check-in
  • Gratuities
  • Pictures and Videos (optional purchase at the end of the tour)

What to expect

  1. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Our guide will meet you at our location and will offer a quick but useful safety briefing while offering a coffee break before boarding the whale shark area.

    The equipment will be handed here, and this will be our departure and returning spot.

    After the tour is finished, we come back to the same location, where your transportation will be waiting for you in case you selected that option.
  2. Playa Norte
    45m · Admission ticket included
    After enjoying the swim with the whale shark experience, we'll visit one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, "Playa Norte", where we'll enjoy lunch while relaxing in nice, shallow, crystal clear waters with white sand.
  3. Caribbean
    2h
    We'll visit a natural protected area where the whale sharks live and feed temporarily (during May and September). This is where we'll enjoy the whale shark experience. This is located between Isla Mujeres and Isla Contoy (1 hour boat trip from Cancun). On the way, it is usual to see dolphins, turtles and giant manta rays.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We'll meet at the giant "Palapa" (on the opposite side of the sea) at 8:30am where we'll have the safety briefing and coffee break.

End point

We'll meet at the giant "Palapa" (on the opposite side of the sea) at 8:30am where we'll have the safety briefing and coffee break.

Pickup details

Exact pick up time will be sent within 24 hours after the booking is completed. Transportation is offered ini 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
  • Tour duration is travel time included

Cancellation policy

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

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