Private Tour Whale Shark Swim Adventure in Cancun

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

Swim and snorkel in an area with the largest fish in the world — the whale shark — on this seasonal tour. Head out toward Isla Mujeres, Contoy, and Holbox by boat, where these gentle giants feed on plankton from May to September. You have the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off in Cancun.

Maximum number of group 10 People

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Snorkeling equipment
Private boat
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
20 P/P Deck and National Park fees
Gratuities
Photos and videos, upon request prior to tour (available for purchase)
Wetsuit

Meeting and pickup

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

all hotels

OR
Meeting point
Cancún

hotels in Cancun

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your Cancun hotel (private option). Your driver will transport you to dock of Cancun. From there, you will take a boat ride to the waters surrounding Isla Mujeres, Contoy and Holbox. This is the area where whale sharks come to feed on plankton and where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Mexico.  Once you spot the whale sharks, you will get ready to swim in pairs, accompanied by a guide. Your guide will instruct you on the best way to swim nearby the whale sharks. The trip ends with a light meal of delicious, fresh ceviche prepared right before your eyes. Then you will return to the port to board the transportation back to the hotels.  

    7 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Isla Mujeres

    The trip ends with a light meal of delicious, fresh ceviche prepared right before your eyes. Then you will return to the port to board the transportation back to the hotels.  

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Cancun

    Harbour of departure to swim with whale shark

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for children aged 9 and under
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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Full-day Tours
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Involves Animals
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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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