About this experience
Go to this amazing adventure where you will be able to see the Mexico's gentle giants - whale sharks! Cruising the Gulf of Mexico with an expert guide, you'll visit the biggest fish and maybe spot dolphins, manta rays, and turtles on this small-group snorkeling adventure off the Yucatan coast.
*NOTE: WE CAN OPERATE A PRIVATE WHALE SHARK TOUR ALL DAYS (EXCEPT 30 OF EACH MONTH).
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 5 years
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Water and soft drinks
- Use of snorkeling equipment (life jacket, visor, fins, snorkel)
- Shared Transportation
- Fish Ceviche and Sandwiches
Not included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Personal expenses
- Environmental tax and dock use: $20.00 USD in cash per person, payable the day of your tour.
Itinerary and highlights
Join us for an informative briefing at Marina Xtabay, where our certified guides will share fascinating insights about whale sharks and the unique ecosystems of the region. Learn more about these gentle giants and their natural habitat before your adventure begins.
Enjoy a delicious lunch onboard, just off the coast of Isla Mujeres—home to one of the world's most stunning beaches, as recognized by Condé Nast in 2013. Take time to swim and relax in the crystal-clear turquoise waters of this tropical paradise.
Meeting and pickup information
- Carretera Puerto Juárez, Carr. a Punta Sam Supermanzana 84, 77500 Cancún, Q.R. "Marina Xtabay"
- Airbnb stays: We fully accept tours with Airbnb reservations, the pick-up will be taken place in a nearby public place or a more central meeting point in order to speed up the arrival times to the tours. * Playa del Carmen Gasolinera Pemex - Bepensa Walmart Oxxo - Unidad Deportiva Luis Donaldo Colosio *Puerto Morelos Iglesia San Jose Obrero Puerto Morelos * Cancun Walmart Express Avenida Bonampak Oh! Cancun Plaza Momoto Huayacan Tour departs from major hotels around Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, and from the Super Aki Supermarket in Tulum. Tour returns to the original point of departure
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- EcoColors Mexico
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Minimum age is 5 years
- This tour requires a minimum number of passengers to operate. There is a possibility that the tour may be canceled after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be provided the option to take the tour on an alternative date or be refunded in full.
- We only permit Mineral sunscreen.
- We recommended to ask your doctor if you can take seasickness pills before your tour.
- Whale Shark ‘No Sighting’ Guarantee: Unfortunately, we can never 100% guarantee a wildlife sighting. But we can guarantee to do everything we can on the day to maximise your chances of swimming with a whale shark.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
We fully accept tours with Airbnb reservations, the pick-up will be taken place in a nearby public place or a more central meeting point in order to speed up the arrival times to the tours.
* Playa del Carmen
Gasolinera Pemex - Bepensa
Walmart
Oxxo - Unidad Deportiva Luis Donaldo Colosio
*Puerto Morelos
Iglesia San Jose Obrero Puerto Morelos
* Cancun
Walmart Express Avenida Bonampak
Oh! Cancun
Plaza Momoto Huayacan
Tour departs from major hotels around Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, and from the Super Aki Supermarket in Tulum.
Tour returns to the original point of departure
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What ticket format is listed?
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