Private Whale Shark Tour from Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen, Mexico
  1. Home
  2. Activities
  3. Playa del Carmen
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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.

A private tour is the best way to do it, avoiding delays caused by other travelers and maximize the chances of jumping into the water with the sharks for you your family, or friends.

Options

Private tour 1 to 4 people

Pickup included

Private tour 5 to 10 people

Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Soda/Pop
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Whale shark protected area
  • Port facility usage

What to expect

  1. Punta Sam
    35m
    The time of the private van transfer to Punta Sam from Tulum or Playa del Carmen hotels takes around 2 hours.

    An express breakfast is ready at the port of fruits, sweet bread, waters, and coffee.

    Here the guide will provide the tour explanation and rules you must follow during the activity.

    Then you must get ready with your swimsuit and jump into the boat to start the tour.
  2. Isla Contoy
    3h
    From Punta Sam, we navigate to the surrounding of Isla Contoy in the search of whale sharks.

    Near this Island, we will jump into the sea to swim beside the giant sharks
  3. Isla Mujeres
    1h
    Once you swim with the whale sharks, the boat will head to Playa Norte at Isla Mujeres for lunch.

    Lunch is fresh fish ceviche, chicken sandwiches, snacks, sodas, water, and beers.
  4. Punta Sam
    10m
    At the end of this adventure, you will be transferred from Playa Norte to Punta Sam, where the private van service is waiting for you for the drop-off at your hotel.

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, the price is 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

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
From
$1,850.00 per group
Check availability & book
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
Operated by Contoy Excursions · Booked through Viator
More activities in Playa del Carmen
From
$1,850.00 per group
Check availability