Cancun Whale Shark Encounter

4.7
(172 reviews)

4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Come join us in this once in a lifetime experience and live the most incredible adventure swimming beside this ocean’s gentle giants, your encounter will be supervised by our very experienced guides not to mention you’ll be wearing our snorkeling gear certified by National Geographic Snorkeler.

We start the adventure picking you up from any hotel in Cancun, Riviera Maya or Playa del Carmen to take you to our new private marina in Punta Sam in Cancun. After a light breakfast we board and head to the Whale Shark protected area where, after finding them, we will start the dives, 2 to 3 per person, always in couples and with our certified guide. After the dives it is not over, before we head back to our marina we will visit beautiful Playa Norte beach in Isla Mujeres where you will have an hour to relax and enjoy the best ceviche prepared by our crew!

Then we go back to our marina in Cancun where our a/c vans will take you back to your hotel or condo.

What's Included

Meeting point pickup for vacation rentals
Hotel pickup and drop-off from most Cancun hotels
Light breakfast and sterilized snorkeling gear
Bottled water and soft drinks
Professional and certified bilingual guide
Visit to Playa Norte beach in Isla Mujeres
Fish ceviche & snacks
Dock fee and Marine Park Federal Tax

Meeting and pickup

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

We will confirm the exact pickup time and location on the day before the activity.

OR
Meeting point
Punta Sam ferry terminal

Our own private marina is conveniently located in Punta Sam right next to the Isla Mujeres ferry terminal and the Villa del Palmar hotel. Please arrive 30 minutes before the schedule departure time.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
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    Playa Norte

    After the dives, we will head to this beautiful beach in Isla Mujeres where you can do some more snorkeling, and taste the famous Captain Ceviche!

    50 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Water Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Viator Plus
Excellent Quality
Involves Animals
Additional fees

Cancellation Policy

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

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Rating

4.7 Based on 172 172 reviews
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