Exciting Swim with Whale Sharks Private VIP Tour: Interact with the biggest fish in the world!
4.7
17 Ratings
Isla Mujeres
Embark on an exhilarating private VIP tour to swim with whale sharks, the largest fish in the world. Experience the thrill of interacting with these gentle giants in the crystal-clear waters of Cancun and Playa Del Carmen. Book now!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Mexico - We start our boat expedition traveling north for about 50 minutes to reach the feeding grounds. We´ll spend around 2.5 hours snorkeling and swimming with the whale sharks with a certified guide at all times. With a little luck, we´ll get to see some manta rays, too!
After this unique experience, we´ll provide sandwiches as we head back. We´ll stop at the north beach of Isla Mujeres for a delicious shrimp ceviche, guacamole and chips.
We will be back at Punta Sam around 1:00 pm.
What's Included
- All fees and taxes included
- Complimentary bottled water and soft drinks
- Complete snorkel set: gear, life jacket, fins, mask, and snorkel
- Fresh fruit, sandwiches, and choice of shrimp or fish ceviche with chips
- Breakfast provided
- Free ground transportation
- Certified guide fluent in your language
What's Not Included
- TIPS ARE NOT INCLUDED
Additional Information
The whale shark is deemed to be the largest fish in the world, a wholly harmless, placid, and inquisitive being. They are so peaceful that they enable observers and swimmers to lounge around them while they calmly navigate the ocean.
Departing from Cancun/Playa Del Carmen: We will collect you from your hotel’s entrance at 5:30 am if you’re in Playa del Carmen, or 6:30 am if you’re in Cancun. Our transport vehicles are comfortable, up-to-date and equipped with air conditioning for your convenience. We will convene at Punta Sam (which is only 15 minutes away from Cancun) for registration and a light continental breakfast, or for you to hire a wetsuit at 7:00 am (you can bring your own if you prefer). Post breakfast, we will get ready for a swim with the Whale Sharks in Cancun.
- Important recommendations and bring with you:
- Towel, change of clothes
- Wear a swimming suit
- Long sleeves t-shirts, hat, Sunglasses and sandals
- Biodegradable sunblock (should be applied at your hotel before your pick-up)
- Money for souvenirs, pictures and tips (cash only)
- Notes:
- It is not permitted to touch the whale sharks, the coral or any other marine life
- Children under 8 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult
Location
Swim with Whale sharks Dc Explorer
Matamoros
We are located in main downtown 30 mts off mainavenue, look for whale shark on facade.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(17 Ratings)
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K
Aug 5, 2023
Sea-Lovers Experience of a Lifetime - Swimming with whale sharks was a Bucket List adventure for me. Going out with DC Explorer on a private charter was unquestionably the best way to do it. They delivered, and then some. Not only did we see dozens of these fish but we were one of the first boats on the site (with dozens more to come!) and the very first swimmers in the water with them that day. Captain Willy and mate Luis were superb — seasoned spotters both from the boat and in the water. This was the experience of a lifetime for lovers of the sea and its inhabitants.
Not only that, Captain Willy's homemade ceviche lunch was outstanding, the absolute best ceviche I've ever had.
DC Explorer, as a company, excelled in communicating with us in a prompt, friendly and helpful way. Thank you, Julia!
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885nishap
Jun 22, 2022
Very good company - First time staying on isla mujeres with our 3 young kids. Such a great company to work with. They arranged pick up from airport, private boat over to isla mujeres, and golf cart rental. Will definitely use them again!
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Divelovers
Aug 11, 2021
15 whale sharks day 1, 12 whale sharks day 2 - Swimming with whale sharks has been on my wife's bucket list for over 15 years and these guys made it happen! This is definitely the operation I would choose. We went two days in a row to increase the chances of seeing whale sharks. There are a few things you should know going in. The company can't control the weather (boatrides were 1 to 1 1/2 hours each direction in bumpy seas both days), they can't control the other boats (day 1 we found ourselves with 4 other boats which was nbd--day 2 we left early due to over 50 boats chasing about 10 whale sharks--not cool for the sharks at all), and they can't control whether or not you will actually find whale sharks. If you can't deal with these realities, you may want to pass on this. That being said, we have 200 dives under our belts from all over the world and this trip is in our top 10. We stayed on Isla Mujeres and did the first day with a group of 5. Second day was a VIP tour with just the two of us. Highly recommend Alex's operation. Sergio was our guide and we requested him by name for day 2.
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Penni
Jul 19, 2021
Excellent Swim with Whake Sharks - We had a great experience swimming with the whale sharks in early July. Alejandro was great to deal with when booking, he answered ALL of my many questions with patience. Luis and the Captain were great, they were both experts with the whale shark swim. Luis held my hand to ensure I had the best views and did one on one with my 70 year old Mom.
We had 2 private boats with a total of 17 people. All thought this was the highlight of our trip.
I would recommend DC Explorers to anyone who wants a professional and safe whale shark swim.
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Soxfan051
Jun 11, 2021
Once in a lifetime - My husband, best friend, and I travelled to Isla Mujeres to swim with whale sharks for my 50th birthday. This has been on my bucket list for so long and it exceeded our expectations! I booked a private tour because I really wanted a unique experience with just us. Our captain and mate/guide were amazing! From the nice breakfast, pictures, and total experience we were beyond happy. This was such a beautiful surreal experience. We have beautiful pictures and videos from both DC Explorer as well as our own. I will be forever grateful for this once in a lifetime experience. Thank you!
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Kelly_vaughn2020
Aug 17, 2020
Excellent all around experiences! - DC Explorer is the best! It all starts with their excellent customer service! Timely responses, always on time, and create a life long memory! I can't say enough about how professional, fun, and effective their team is. I have used DC Explorer on multiple occasions for multiple services. Airport transfer, snorkeling, diving, whale sharks, and it was all excellent! This is a reputable company that you can count on, and I wouldn't risk my vacation with any other! Thx DC Explorer for another great vacation!
Kelly
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Midwestmary9
Jul 28, 2020
Book the Tour You Won’t Be Disappointed - Noah and Sergio were wonderful! They made our whale shark tour fantastic. I was nervous and they helped me to relax. We enjoyed it so much we ended up booking a second snorkel tour with them.
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Claudia
Jul 16, 2020
Whale Shark Perfect Experience - Everything was perfect. We had Sergio and he is amazing as a guide. We even saw manta-rays and we left very early so we could get before many boats so we had the first minutes to ourselves. Very recommended and take a few beers extra for after the show they take you to a beautiful beach to have some chill time.
Thank you!
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H9234obdeborahv
Jul 15, 2020
Amazing ! Great service - It was an amazing experience ! We went as a family 6 adults and 2 children... we enjoyed every minute. Sergio our guide was great, we highly recommend DC Explorer tours.
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Pinkdrinkmama
Sep 21, 2020
Whale Shark tour - We had a family vacation to Cancun September 2020 for my husband's 50th birthday. We had a party of 11 go on the whale shark tour. Luis & Gabriel were our crew. The did a wonderful job. This trip is definitely not for the faint of stomach. Sea sickness is eminent if you suffer from that!!! We saw tons of manta rays as well as the whale sharks. Our trip included phots and video, which were a little disappointing, however, our guide was doing his best to make sure we saw the animals and do pics at the same time, which is no easy feat! A lot of our group got sea sick, however the end of the day made up for it. We stopped at Isla Mujeres north beach on our way back and it was awesome! Just what we needed. Gabriel made us fresh ceviche while we waded in the sea. It made for a great end of the day!!
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