Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya
Description
Go to this amazing adventure where you will be able to see the Mexico's gentle giants - whale sharks! Cruising the Gulf of Mexico with an expert guide, you'll visit the biggest fish and maybe spot dolphins, manta rays, and turtles on this small-group snorkeling adventure off the Yucatan coast. *NOTE: WE CAN OPERATE A PRIVATE WHALE SHARK TOUR ALL DAYS (EXCEPT 30 OF EACH MONTH).
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Itinerary
Join us for an informative briefing at Marina Xtabay, where our certified guides will share fascinating insights about whale sharks and the unique ecosystems of the region. Learn more about these gentle giants and their natural habitat before your adventure begins.
Enjoy a delicious lunch onboard, just off the coast of Isla Mujeres—home to one of the world's most stunning beaches, as recognized by Condé Nast in 2013. Take time to swim and relax in the crystal-clear turquoise waters of this tropical paradise.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Airbnb stays: We fully accept tours with Airbnb reservations, the pick-up will be taken place in a nearby public place or a more central meeting point in order to speed up the arrival times to the tours. * Playa del Carmen Gasolinera Pemex - Bepensa Walmart Oxxo - Unidad Deportiva Luis Donaldo Colosio *Puerto Morelos Iglesia San Jose Obrero Puerto Morelos * Cancun Walmart Express Avenida Bonampak Oh! Cancun Plaza Momoto Huayacan Tour departs from major hotels around Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, and from the Super Aki Supermarket in Tulum. Tour returns to the original point of departure
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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
- Minimum age is 5 years
- This tour requires a minimum number of passengers to operate. There is a possibility that the tour may be canceled after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be provided the option to take the tour on an alternative date or be refunded in full.
- We only permit Mineral sunscreen.
- We recommended to ask your doctor if you can take seasickness pills before your tour.
- Whale Shark ‘No Sighting’ Guarantee: Unfortunately, we can never 100% guarantee a wildlife sighting. But we can guarantee to do everything we can on the day to maximise your chances of swimming with a whale shark.
Reviews(994)
Guillermo was super kind and helpful ! We had so much fun !
Beautiful experience, super nice people
It was a very rough almost 2 hour boat ride out to find the whales but totally worth it! We found 20-30 whales! Most magical experience getting to swim with the giants. The experience moves quickly but we were able to jump in the water with them twice and both time for a good amount of time.
Great experience saw Whale Sharks up close and personal!!! There were also Manta Rays also. Great and healthy lunch. Seas were rough though which is not their fault,but the crew and captain took care of us!!
Excellent and unbeatable service
This experience was absolutely amazing and easily one of the highlights of our trip! Being able to swim alongside these incredible animals in their natural environment was an experience we will never forget. The entire experience was exciting, beautiful, and truly surreal. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel comfortable throughout the experience. They were respectful of the whale sharks and emphasized giving them plenty of space while still allowing us an incredible opportunity to see them up close. If you’re visiting the area, I highly recommend adding whale shark snorkeling to your itinerary. It’s an unforgettable experience and something we would happily do again!
This was amazing. Probably the best tourist attraction/event I’ve done. Boat and staff were excellent, safe and knowledgeable. Seeing the whale sharks up close is indescribable.
Great tour. Knowledgeable crew. Be prepared to pay an extra $20usd for a marina fee. There will be a solicitation of tips for the host and boat crew after the return to the marina, and then an $80usd fee if you want videos/pictures from your underwater adventure. The whale sharks are beautiful. We also say manta rays.
The best experience we had so far , the team are amazing guys, helping people and making fun, they are very aware of what they are doing, the food is very good and tasty, the snorkeling with the sharks is unbelievably good
The guides were super kind, empathetic, everything was excellent
