Whale Shark Tour from Cancun and Playa Del Carmen

4.6
(77 reviews)

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

The whale shark snorkel tour in Cancun, Mexico is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim with the world's largest fish. Our experienced guides provide an intimate, eco-conscious experience that emphasizes the importance of conservation. With only small group tours, guests have an exclusive chance to observe and interact with these gentle giants in their natural habitat.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Snorkeling gear
Lunch
Snacks
Water and soft drinks
Bilingual Guide
Whale shark protected area
Port facilities
Hotel pickup Booking "Meeting point option"

Meeting and pickup

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

Pick-up is available at Cancun, Playa del Carmen & Puerto Morelos, please add the hotel name to the reservation, and we will confirm the pickup time one day before tour day, provide a phone number where we can reach you by WhatsApp message. IMPORTANT: The port fee & whale shark natural protected area entrance are not included in the price, these federal fees must be paid in cash at the port, bring cash there is no ATM in the port.

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Meeting point

IMPORTANT: the port fee & whale shark natural protected area entrance are not included, for a total of both fees USD 30 per person must be paid at the port, and there is no ATM in the port. **For the meeting point(no transportation) time is 7:30 AM at Punta Sam port.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

We start the pickup at your hotel, then we transfer you to Punta Sam and start the tour into the surrounding areas of Isla Contoy.

Where the whale sharks arrive in huge amounts every year from May to September, a great opportunity to swim beside this harmless sharks.

Once the activity is done you will visit "Playa Norte" at Isla Mujeres Island for the lunch of fresh fish ceviche and chicken sandwiches.

Then transfer back to Puerto Juarez for van drop off at your hotel.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Supplied by Contoy Excursions

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Tags

Snorkeling
Whale Watching
Ports of Call Tours
Shark Diving
On the Water
Dolphin Watching
Swimming
Shore Excursions
Involves Animals
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Additional fees
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Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

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

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