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Join one of the most wonderful wildlife experiences in Cancun during the whale shark season!
Explore the Caribbean Sea aboard a small-group boat for a more exclusive adventure. Experience a memorable whale shark encounter featuring either swimming or sightseeing opportunities based on daily conditions.
Learn about these gentle giants from knowledgeable certified guides throughout the experience.
Participate in a responsible wildlife activity designed around the protection of whale sharks. Create unforgettable memories during one of Cancun’s most iconic seasonal adventures!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive between 7:00 to 7:15 am for check in. The exact meeting location and directions will be provided once your reservation is confirmed. We do not have departures on the 31st of each month due to Whale Shark Conservation Day.
What to expect
Accompanied by an experienced crew you'll travel to the whale shark feeding area in search of these incredible gentle giants. As whale sharks are wild animals living in their natural habitat, sightings cannot be guaranteed.
To ensure the protection of the species, all encounters follow official environmental regulations. If fewer than 5 whale sharks are found, guests will enjoy whale shark sightseeing from the comfort of the boat. When 5 or more whale sharks are present and conditions are favorable, participants will enter the water in pairs alongside a certified guide. Each pair takes turns, allowing everyone the opportunity to swim with the whale sharks. Depending on sea conditions, guests may have up to three swimming opportunities during the excursion.
Whale sharks can swim at speeds of approximately 5 km/h (3 mph), so participants should be confident swimmers and comfortable in open-water conditions.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- Whale shark sightings depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed
- Swimming skills are required to participate in this tour.
- This tour is not recommended for children under 11 years old. Level of difficulty
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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