Whale Shark Swimming in Isla Mujeres and Cancun: Experience Wildlife in their Natural Habitat
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438 Ratings
Isla Mujeres
Swim with whale sharks in their natural habitat in Isla Mujeres and Cancun. Experience the adventure of a lifetime from May to September. Transportation, guide, gear, lunch, and drinks included!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Pemex - Experience swimming alongside the largest fish on the planet on a whale shark snorkeling adventure, explore the caribbean sea in the search for whale sharks in their own habitat while spotting dolphins, manta rays and flying fish jumping and thriving along the way.
From June to September hundreds of whale sharks congregate north side of Isla Mujeres forming the largest whale shark congregation in the world!. On this trip, you will have the chance to experience swimming alongside of whale sharks⊠the thrill that comes from snorkeling so close of the largest fish in the sea is just something you will never forget!
After a 50 minutes boat ride aprox we will get to the area, once you reach the whale shark area you will snorkeling and swimming with the whale sharks; 2 people per turn accompanied by a certified guide at all times, Our idea is that you enter the water 2 times, however, it all depends on the sea conditions, how many sharks there are and your own swimming skills. Theyâre not trained or caged and you go to visit their home. You also donât feed them so thereâs no way to guarantee that we will find the whale sharks out there, even though we have a high success rate.
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What's Included
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Lunch provided
- Snacks available
- Snorkeling equipment included
- All fees and taxes covered
- Dock fees included
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- GoPro files (available to purchase)
Additional Information
This splendid adventure, which only takes place between May and September, offers a genuinely unforgettable experience as you swim alongside whale sharks - a truly once in a lifetime journey.
Our 32-foot boat is built to ensure a calm and comfortable ride, even in rough seas.
The package includes transportation, an English-speaking guide, snorkeling equipment, a light meal, and refreshments.
The primary aim of our expedition is to locate and swim with the whale sharks. While our team puts in their maximum effort to accomplish this, do keep in mind that this takes place in the creaturesâ natural surroundings, not a controlled park. They are not domesticated or confined, and we are guests in their home. We do not feed them either, so thereâs no certainty that we will encounter the whale sharks, even though our success rate is high.
- Not recommended for people who get seasick easily
Location
Black pearl
Abasolo
From Isla Mujeres: Black Pearl dock in downtown, behind Perla Negra Store.
From Cancun: Punta Sam Ferry terminal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(438 Ratings)
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Valentinazp3070tq
Oct 17, 2023
Unique and unmissable! - What an incredible and unique experience! If you are in Cancun this is an unmissable part of your journey. I came on my own and had a great time. The guides were professional and very friendly. I absolutely recommend booking through them! What a dream!
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Daytrip34546528556
Sep 16, 2023
Awesome experience, do it! - Amazing experience swimming with whale sharks, and we also saw 2 giant manta rays doing a slow dance, truly awesome!
Lolo and Philips were fantastic crew, altogether a great day out, highly recommended.
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Jc4ss
Sep 16, 2023
Great experience! - Such a cool experience! Lolo and Felipe were great hosts and very knowledgeable. Whale sharks were beautiful and swam up so close!
Nice to chill out at playa Norte afterwards. Definitely recommend :)
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N6880ulscotts
Sep 15, 2023
Amazing whale Shark experience! - Lolo (the captain) and Felipe were awesome tour guides! It was the last week of whale watching season and we got to swim with the awe inspiring whale sharks! Highly recommend the tour!
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733gracemariec
Sep 13, 2023
Surreal - Unbelievable bucket list experience! Highly recommend. Lolo and Felipe were awesome. Can't wait to come back and do it again next year.
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M2707avcharlest
Sep 13, 2023
Amazing experience - The whole experience was incredible, our tour guides Oscar and Manny were great and made sure we got the best up close encounters with the whale sharks and also got some great pictures and videos for us.
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Veronica_e
Sep 13, 2023
Beautiful creatures! - Loved this! We saw numerous Whale Sharks. Swam with 2! Our crew made delicious ceviche after trip. Highly recommend.
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Keymoe
Sep 12, 2023
Must do with these guys while in Cancun! - OMG! Mark one off the bucket list! Amazing staff and tour! A must do while in Cancun! I was ready to book a second trip. Got up and close with the sharks. Treated the animals with respect and followed conservation rules. Would definitely go again!
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Melissa
Sep 12, 2023
Amazing experience! - This was an amazing and unforgettable experience! The guys were very professional and spent plenty of time talking about safety and the procedure for getting in the water with the sharks. This was necessary & because of it, it gave every person the best opportunity to see and spend time with the sharks. There are game wardens in the area watching to ensure youâre not trying to touch the sharks. This will get you record it with a little extra time as long as you follow the rules. we were even fortunate enough to see a manta, jumping out of the water. Advice, wear a baseball hat and coverage because itâs a 1 1/2 hour boat ride each way, with a couple hours for lunch in the water at Isla Mujeres. They will actually tell you to put sunscreen on the beginning of the boat ride and when you leave on the shark area because they do not want it to come off in the water as it is bad for the sharks & ecosystem. âïžâïžâïžâïžâïž
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874sherry
Sep 12, 2023
Worth every penny!! Amazing!!! - This was amazing excursion and would highly recommend!! Oscar and Manny were amazing!! They made it so fun with many great swims and views of the whale sharks!! The food was amazing!!! We saw many different sea life on the way to the whale sharks and our guide was quick to point them out to us! Swimming with whale sharks is a must do!!! Loved it!!
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