Half Day Whale Shark Tour From Playa del Carmen

4.6
(9 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

Bottled water
Professional guide
Snacks
Lunch
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off shared van service
Coffee and/or Tea
Whale shark protected area
Port usage

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 Playa del Carmen, please add the hotel name to the reservation, and we will confirm the pickup time one day before tour day, and give 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, USD 30 per person, these federal fees must be paid in cash at the port, bring cash there is no ATM in the port.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Punta Sam

    We start the pickup at your hotel in Playa del Carmen, then we transfer you to Punta Sam to pick the boat 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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Isla Contoy

    We start the search for whale sharks they arrive in huge amounts every year from May to September, a great opportunity to swim beside these harmless sharks.

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Playa Norte

    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 at playa del Carmen could take 1 hour for transfer.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Supplied by Contoy Excursions

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Ports of Call Tours
Water Tours
Shore Excursions
Adventure Tours
Involves Animals
Additional fees
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

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

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