Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya
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630 Ratings
Cancún
Experience the thrill of swimming with whale sharks in their natural habitat on a tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Riviera Maya. Guaranteed sightings and top-notch service.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Caribbean Sea - Spend an adventurous day with the fascinating whale sharks, snorkel at the coral reef and enjoy a typical Caribbean lunch at the famous beach of Playa Norte in Isla Mujeres.
    The fascinating whale shark, found in open water of the tropical ocean, is a slow-moving filter feeding shark and the largest knows living fish species. Without any doubt observing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat is a bucket list experience. Join us and enjoy the thrill of getting wet and up close to Mexico´s whale sharks.
    On our way back we will enjoy snorkeling along the coral reefs, and we will finish our day on the Northern beach of Isla Mujeres to join fish ceviche with guacamole.
What's Included
  • Round-trip transportation with air-conditioning
  • Complimentary drinks including water and soft drinks
  • Snorkeling gear and life jackets provided
  • Gourmet fish or shrimp ceviche with totopos and guacamole (dietary needs accommodated)
  • Continental breakfast featuring pastries, coffee, juice, and fresh fruit
What's Not Included
  • The Natural Reserve Fee 15 USD per person is payable upon pick-up in cash
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs (available to purchase)
  • HD videos and pictures of your whale shark watching experience available in digital package.
  • Wetsuit Rental
Additional Information

Undeniably one of the leading locations to watch the fascinating whale shark, found in open water of the tropical ocean. Without any doubt observing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat is a natural wonder. Join us and enjoy the thrill of getting wet and up close to Mexico´s whale sharks. With more than 15 years of experience we have the assortment of most comfortable boats available for this adventure, our most trained and experienced guides and the very best service to get you fully ready for this thrill. Whale shark sighting is guaranteed in this tour, but more important to us is to give you complete satisfaction. A day you’ll never forget.

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking (Vegetarian & Gluten free Options available under request)
  • Seasonal tour operating from June to mid-September
  • The duration of this tour may vary due to reasons beyond our control. On average, the boat activity lasts 5 hours, but this can be longer due to weather conditions, in which area we find the whale sharks and how many opportunities there are to swim with them. The transfer time from your hotel to our pier depends on your location and traffic conditions. The tour, including the transfer, can take between 7 and 12 hours.
  • minimum age as of 3 years old
Location
Flamingos
If you book without transportation (option meetingpoint pier) we will meet you at Flamingos Seafood Kitchen | Restaurant on Carr. Puerto Juarez Carretera a Punta Sam Km. 3.5, Juárez, 77520 Cancún, Q.R.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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790fabi_nn
Sep 17, 2023
Amazing experience - My guide was Rachel and we had a great experience. Super recommended. Be prepared to swim a lot! haha
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Bridget
Sep 15, 2023
Unreal! - We had an awesome time! Found one shark and many others throughout our tour. Rochelle was a great guide and was accommodating to all the guests. She is very knowledgeable about the sharks! Would highly recommended!
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Noemiebj
Sep 15, 2023
Perfect experience - It was an perfect experience ! We had Rachel and she was an amazing guide thank you for your kindness and this beautiful day !!
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Wandering28
Sep 14, 2023
Swimming with whale sharks. Fantastic! - Was an amazing experience!! Highly recommend. Juan & his crew took care of us the entire day. Early pickup up but right on time. Gave us all the information to have a safe day & minimize sea sickness. Swam with whale sharks but also saw giant manta rays, dolphins, & a sea turtle. Lunch at Playa Norte was tasty & the location was beautiful. Bought the pic/video package which was reasonably priced. Got terrific images & video. This is the 2nd tour I’ve gone with Ocean Tours & both tours were fantastic. Wouldn’t hesitate to use them again!!
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Adelong592
Sep 12, 2023
Incredible day - Juan Ignacio was a great tour guide! He was informative and friendly! The boat was great, ceviche was perfecto! Could have done without the snorkeling - but other than that it was all worth it! Don’t be afraid of the early morning - it’s worth it!
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Ben_c
Sep 10, 2023
Beat expectations - Incredible experience swam with whale sharks and manta rays, managed to see turtles and dolphins and even some baby sharks, Alana our guide, the captain and sailor all made our experience great
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137edouardk
Sep 9, 2023
Wonderful moment. Our guide was passionate and the captain made everything possible to find the whale sharks ! - Wonderful moment. Our guide was passionate and the captain made everything possible to find the whale sharks !
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271kaelync
Sep 9, 2023
Fantastic Experience - Dory was a phenomenal tour guide. The crew found/got us swimming with the whale sharks before any of the other excursions!
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O797fhjosephw
Sep 8, 2023
Whale shark tour - Alana was super educated about the whale sharks and very kind. They cared a lot about the shark’s safety while also ensuring that we had a fulfilling experience. They also made us a great lunch.
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Cacha2020
Jan 30, 2024
Once in a lifetime experience - What an amazing experience with these majestic creatures. HIGHLY recommend doing this - only downside is you get about 5 mins twice and not so sure this is eco friendly :(
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