Whale Shark Experience Lifetime Memory in Cancun (snack included)

3.9
(17 reviews)

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Welcome to the Whale Shark experience, this is an unique activity in the world and is the most enigmatic activity in Mexico.

Imagine swimming next to an immense fish like the whale shark. This animal is completely harmless since it feeds on plankton and it does not represent a danger for our travelers.

Amaze yourself by feeling a great and incredible sensation of swimming near them and admiring these beautiful animals. This is a life experience that you must live at least once in your life. Imagine the adrenaline of being in front of this gigant of the seas. Finally after the Whale Shark view, we will sail to Isla Mujeres. Here you can visit the beautiful beaches of Isla Mujeres, we will take you to the famous beach called Playa Norte which is known worldwide for its incredible and amazing beauty

What's Included

Search of the Whale Shark (aprox 2 immersions per person)
Lifejacket
Bottled water
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Mexican Ceviche
Federal Port Tax, The Mexican Yucatan peninsula

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please note that for tours with transportation, pick-up starts at 6:00 AM for Cancun area and 5:00 AM for Playa del Carmen and Tulum areas.

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Meeting point

The season starts from June 2nd to September 15th. If you do not select transportation, the departure is at Punta Sam at 7:30 am. Please arrive 30 minutes earlier for check in.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

The Mexican Yucatan peninsula is one of the few places in the world where you can share the water with the largest fish in the world, the whale shark. After seeing a whale shark, you will have the opportunity to dive into the water and dive with it (weather permitting) to have an encounter with wildlife that few people can experience.

Then we divide the group in couples, every couple will enter to swim in a consecutive order, they will always be guided by the certified guide that will be assigned by boat, the swims can be 1 or a maximum of 3 times per couple, clarifying that depending on how much sharks are in the area is the number of times that the swim will be done. If we find less than 5 shark whale, we will make only the sightseeing.

Once the swim is finished, the captain will mark the course towards the north beach of Isla Mujeres to swim for a while and make a snack with an approximate of 45 minutes, finishing we will go back to marina Punta Sam. Unfortunately we can´t guarantee the whale shark sightseeing but in most of the cases we find them

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
Supplied by Cancun and Chichen Itza Experiences

Tags

Sailing
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Snorkeling
Sustainable Tours
On the Water
Swimming
Wildlife Watching
Small Group
Viator Plus
Additional fees

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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