Whale Shark Adventure in Isla Mujeres and Cancun
Description
This is a fantastic experience that only occurs from May to September. Swimming with the whale sharks is truly a memorable experience and the adventure of a lifetime! Our 32 ft. boat will offer you a smooth and gentle ride even in choppy waters Transportation, English speaking guide, snorkeling gear, light lunch, and drinks are included. Swimming with the whale sharks is a once in a lifetime experience! Our main goal is to find and swim with whale sharks, and our crew will do their best to achieve that, but remember the tour it’s in their natural habitat not in a park, They’re not trained or caged and you go to visit their home. You also don’t feed them so there’s no way to guarantee that we will find the whale sharks out there, even though we have a high success rate.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from your hotel in Cancun , Mayan Riviera or Playa del Carmen. If you are staying on Isla Mujeres, you have to come to the meeting point (Black Pearl dock in downtown, behind Perla Negra Store Although the chance of seeing whale sharks is very high, we cannot guarantee sightings
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Important 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for people who get seasick easily
- Sunscreen use is not allowed in the whale shark area; we recommend wearing a long-sleeve shirt"
Reviews(1,149)
it was amazing, geneuinly an experience you will never forget, the guides were amazing, they made us, this really good ceviche afterward, 10/10
This is my second time doing this tour. It’s extremely fun and fulfilling but you need to know, this is an adventure, it’s not a tour. The boats need to haul to get there, and it’s open ocean. There can be waves and some minor knocking around. You have to jump off a bobbing boat into the water, and then there’s a 35+ foot animal you have to swim strategically with/around to keep them at a distances per animal welfare rules and common decency. It’s a physical day with a lot of adrenaline. If you’re looking for a life-changing adventure that gets your heart pumping, this is it. If you’re looking for sea world and don’t think you can pull yourself onto a ladder with waves, probably not the best idea. The guides are so helpful, and really want you to be safe and satisfied. One of the best experiences of my life.
It was great! It's a very long trip out about an hour and 45 minutes, but you were able to almost touch the whale sharks because of how close you were dropped off to them. Would 100% recommend getting a wetsuit rather than a life vest just to make the sewing easier but it was a great trip of would do it again.
Had a great time and saw so many whale sharks. Would certainly do it again.
We had an incredible morning with Felipe and LoLo; they were accommodating to everyone making sure we all had a blast and understood the process. Recommend taking their advice and enjoying the experience with no phones. They’ve got your documentation covered. Very much so recommend this experience!
OMG what an amazing day we had! The whale sharks are so majestic and yes we saw many! We each got two turns jumping in the water with our guide and we all saw whale sharks, even in the boat and not when in the water! If you are prone to getting sea sick take some meds before! I got sick and was horrified, but our captain and tour guide were so kind and wanted everyone to get a chance to see the whale sharks. We had Francisco as our guide and Adan as the captain! Both amazing people! Adan was so kind when I got sick and wanted to make sure I was ok and had me get in the water to feel better, offered me Gatorade and even let me have my turn to see a whale shark the second time since I skipped my turn when I got sick. And boy it was worth it, I saw a whale shark with his mouth wide open and I was so close! Francisco was also determined that I see one. We got to eat ceviche made by Adan, which was fresh, plenty of water, Gatorade for everyone. We enjoyed the beautiful water at Isla Mujeres for about 45 minutes. It was just amazing. We also got videos from the GoPro Francisco was wearing, which was only 50 dollars for four of us and that is priceless to have for an experience of a lifetime!!! All I can say is Go for it and just DO IT!!!! It is worth the money!!!
The tour was great -- whale sharks were quickly spotted and we got a good amount of time to swim with them. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable! We also saw manta rays and dolphins, just by chance!
Seeing and swimming next to an adult whale shark has been on my bucket list for a long time. Our crew was polite, professional and safe. During my two short (it was 5 minutes-ish as promised) "dives", I saw more whale sharks and manta rays then I ever expected. We saw them above and in the water. I swam along side and adult whale shark on my second dive. It was memorable. After we all had our two in water experiences, we headed back to Isla Mujeres for lunch, freshly made ceviche, guacamole and chips. I will remember this trip forever. If you get sea sick, take your meds!
This was a once in a lifetime experience made even more special by our guide Ricky and captain, Francisco! Ricky was amazing, jumping in with every couple who got into the water and making sure he got the perfect videos of us swimming with the sharks. Afterwards we had fresh guacamole and ceviche made on board. This was the best guacamole I have ever had. Cannot recommend this tour enough!!!!!
Absolutely amazing. Got to do this if in Isla during the season. Don’t miss out on this adventure I would go again
