Swim With Whale Sharks 7 hours
- Covid-19 Safe
- Small group
- Solo friendly
We were the first organization providing this Whale Shark Adventure Tour. Nowadays, we have more than 25 years of experience running this tour.
During the whale shark season (May to September) there´s a daily opportunity to participate in this great adventure! We will depart from Cancun, Tulum or Playa del Carmen (see pick up details) to the water surroundings of Isla Mujeres, Contoy and Holbox, exactly where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Mexico. This is where the whale sharks feed themselves with plankton. You will have the remarkable opportunity to snorkel and swim with this friendly giant, in a beautiful area with a bustling sea life.
Your private Cancun whale shark tours are supervised by a professional and certificated guide. All our guides are naturalists and biologists. They will tell you a lot about the whale sharks and their environment. The boats which we will use for the tour have a limit of 10 people.
07:00 AM (from Cancun), 06:00 AM (from Playa del Carmen) Pick up at your hotel.
07:30 AM Informative briefing about the Whale Sharks at Marina Hacienda del Mar in Puerto Juarez.
08:00 AM Depart from the Marina in search of the whale shark reserve in the Caribbean Sea. Once we found them, you will have the unique opportunity to snorkel with the biggest fish in the world.
11:30 PM (Approx) Lunchtime.
13:30 PM (Approx) Back to the marina, to go back to your hotel.
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- English speaking driver/ guide
- Continental breakfast (Juice, tea, coffee, bread and fruit)
- Lunch (Ceviche)
- Snacks (Sandwiches and fruit)
- Drinks (Soda and water)
- Snorkel equipment and lifejackets
Exclusions
- Comfortable transportation with air-conditioning from pick up point in Tulum/ your hotel in Playa del Carmen DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Comfortable transportation with air-conditioning from your hotel in Cancun DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- An environmental dock tax of 5 USD per person
- Transportation DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
Details
Available in
English, Spanish
Available for
Children, Students, Adults
Departure & Return
Start city: Cancun , Quintana Roo, Mexico
Pick up times available: 05:00, 06:00, 07:00, 07:30
Pick up location: “Super Aki” Supermarket in Tulum**, your hotel in Playa del Carmen, your hotel in Cancun or V&V Marina (Marina la Amada) in Cancun (if you come without transportation)
Ends at: Same as pick up point
Nearest airport: Cancun Airport
Eco Features:
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Education & exploration
Education & exploration
The product is educational rather than entertainment focused - it respects and gives insight into local traditions and/or environment -
Interaction with locals or nature
Interaction with locals or nature
The major part of the tour is spent on interacting with local communities, their representative(s) (other than guides) or observing the nature or animals without disturbing their natural habitat and environment - Local or indigenous tour guide(s)
Cancellation policy
0% cancellation fee - 190 days or more before the travel date
10% cancellation fee - between 151-189 days before the travel date
20% cancellation fee - between 121-150 days before the travel date
30% cancellation fee - between 91-120 days before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 61-90 days before the travel date
100% cancellation fee - between 0-60 days before the travel date
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Reviews
10 August 2019
We have the most amazing tour with Omar and the crew, sorry i forgotten their names. He was extremely knowledgeable and so friendly. Any question anybody had was answered almost immediately. Seeing 60+ sharks was icing on the cake. Thank you guys so much. Life time experience.
10 August 2019
Really enjoyed our day out swimming with whale sharks and swimming at the beach at Isla Mujeres. The guide Karen was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Great day out.
10 August 2019
What an amazing sight to see! We went the first week of August and there were so many whale sharks around!! Incredible animals! So majestic and so beautiful! Edgar who was our guide in the water was so awesome, he would grab my arm if I was moving slow or heading the wrong was and speed forward to the sharks so helpful! He even helped direct my awful GoPro filming to make sure I was pointing it as the direction it should! The whole procedure of jumping in and seeing the sharks is very quick and fast moving. No time to adjust or dilly dally. It's go go go chase after the sharks, get your filming on and then back on. So expect to be quick and a bit tired for swimming fast. Cindy was our main guide and was so accommodating and spoke 5 other languages perfectly which was a treat. After the sharks we stopped at the shore of Isla Mujeres which was so clear and breathtaking. The water was so beautiful, no sargasso or seaweed in sight. We got to play and swim around and they served us sandwiches and freshly made (right from the boat) ceviche and guacamole which was by far the best ceviche and guacamole that we've had on our trip hands down. They even removed the cushion from the boat and we used it as a floaty table for our food so we could eat it in the water!! The crew was amazing. The tour was absolutely amazing. Cons: no sunscreen allowed. They really care for the Marine life in Mexico which I appreciate greatly, so wear a sunshirt, hat and glasses! And make sure to bring a waterproof camera!
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