Half Day Whale Shark Tour From Playa del Carmen

4.6 (10 reviews) Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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Duration7h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The whale shark snorkel tour in Cancun, Mexico is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim with the world's largest fish. Our experienced guides provide an intimate, eco-conscious experience that emphasizes the importance of conservation. With only small group tours, guests have an exclusive chance to observe and interact with these gentle giants in their natural habitat.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off shared van service
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Whale shark protected area
  • Port usage

What to expect

  1. Punta Sam
    1h
    We start the pickup at your hotel in Playa del Carmen, then we transfer you to Punta Sam to pick the boat and start the tour into the surrounding areas of Isla Contoy.

    Where the whale sharks arrive in huge amounts every year from May to September, a great opportunity to swim beside this harmless sharks.
  2. Isla Contoy
    4h
    We start the search for whale sharks they arrive in huge amounts every year from May to September, a great opportunity to swim beside these harmless sharks.
  3. Playa Norte
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Once the activity is done you will visit "Playa Norte" at Isla Mujeres Island for the lunch of fresh fish ceviche and chicken sandwiches.

    Then transfer back to Puerto Juarez for van drop off at your hotel at playa del Carmen could take 1 hour for transfer.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick-up is available at Playa del Carmen, please add the hotel name to the reservation, and we will confirm the pickup time one day before tour day, and give a phone number where we can reach you by WhatsApp message.

IMPORTANT: The port fee & whale shark natural protected area entrance are not included in the price, USD 30 per person, these federal fees must be paid in cash at the port, bring cash there is no ATM in the port.

Additional information

  • 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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

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

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