Private Tour Whale Shark Swim Adventure in Cancun

Cancun, Mexico
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Duration7h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Swim and snorkel in an area with the largest fish in the world — the whale shark — on this seasonal tour. Head out toward Isla Mujeres, Contoy, and Holbox by boat, where these gentle giants feed on plankton from May to September. You have the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off in Cancun.

Maximum number of group 10 People

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Private boat
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • 20 P/P Deck and National Park fees
  • Gratuities
  • Photos and videos, upon request prior to tour (available for purchase)
  • Wetsuit

What to expect

  1. 7h · Admission ticket included
    The adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your Cancun hotel (private option). Your driver will transport you to dock of Cancun. From there, you will take a boat ride to the waters surrounding Isla Mujeres, Contoy and Holbox. This is the area where whale sharks come to feed on plankton and where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Mexico. 

    Once you spot the whale sharks, you will get ready to swim in pairs, accompanied by a guide. Your guide will instruct you on the best way to swim nearby the whale sharks.

    The trip ends with a light meal of delicious, fresh ceviche prepared right before your eyes. Then you will return to the port to board the transportation back to the hotels.
  2. Isla Mujeres
    30m
    The trip ends with a light meal of delicious, fresh ceviche prepared right before your eyes. Then you will return to the port to board the transportation back to the hotels.
  3. Cancun
    40m
    Harbour of departure to swim with whale shark

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

hotels in Cancun

End point

hotels in Cancun

Pickup details

all hotels

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for children aged 9 and under
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • From May to September
  • The size of boat 30 feets

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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