Whaleshark Adventure in Cancun: Close Encounter with Gentle Giants

Experience the thrill of swimming with whale sharks in Cancun. Get up close and personal with these gentle giants and explore the stunning beaches of Isla Mujeres.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Marina Hacienda del Mar - The adventure begins with a departure from Marina Punta Sam, where guests are greeted with a light breakfast on board. Please arrive by 8:30 am for check-in. The first stop is at Ixlaché Reef, offering a guided snorkeling experience in pristine waters. During this stop, there is also a chance to see whale sharks in their…
What's Included
  • Light breakfast on board
  • Lunch
  • Entrance and guided visit to Isla Contoy
  • Visit to Isla Mujeres with free time to explore
  • Snorkeling at Ixlaché Reef
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Whale shark sighting (subject to natural and weather conditions)
What's Not Included
  • Government fees
  • Ground transportation from hotels in Cancún (extra cost)
Additional Information

Welcome to the Whale Shark experience, a truly unique activity globally and the most captivating in Mexico.
Picture yourself swimming alongside the majestic whale shark. This gentle giant poses no threat to our guests as it feeds solely on plankton.
Be thrilled by the extraordinary sensation of swimming near these magnificent creatures and appreciating…

Location
Punta Sam
Please arrive between 8:15 to 8:30 am for check in. The exact meeting location and directions will be provided once your reservation is confirmed. We do not have departures on the 31st of each month due to Whale Shark Conservation Day.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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David_p
Aug 14, 2023
Awesome adventure - Captain and guide were great. You cannot appreciate the size and mass of a whale shark unless you are in the water with them, up close and personal. It was fricken awesome!
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Jennifer_k
Aug 7, 2023
AMAZING! - Awesome experience on 8/3/23. Saw lots of whale sharks and some mantarays too. 10/10 would recommend to anyone and definitely worth the money.
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Michaelg999969
Jul 10, 2022
Great Cruise - Yes the other review was correct, there is an additional "dock fee" when you arrive. I think it was $10 USD per person. However the cruise and the crew were great. We went out about 13 miles off the coast to find the whale sharks, and only had a few minutes with them each, but it was still worth it. We has some fresh cerviche and a nice swim off the coast of Isla Mujeres before coming back to the dock. All in all it was a good trip.
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Michael_g
Jul 7, 2022
Worth the Price - Crew was great, we got to swim with a whale shark for a few minutes. We were about 13 miles off the coast so most of the time was spent going to and from the site. Cerviche lunch was good too.
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Martina_s
Jul 28, 2023
Perfect but … - The actual whale watching was incredible and truly a lifetime experience and the guides did a great job! But: The rough (all in all about 4 hour) boat ride was horrible and many people got sea sick. So, I would only recommend the trip to people with strong stomachs or recommend to take pills before the ride to prevent sea sickness. Also: The regulation to refrain from applying sun block to protect the whales makes absolut sense but please wear a UV Shirt to prevent sunburn.
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Bert_d
Jul 17, 2022
Value? - Ceviche and crew was great. Seeing the whale sharks was amazing! But... only jumping in twice for short amount of time was not enough. We were lucky enough to be on a nice size boat.
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Robert_a
Sep 7, 2022
No bueno - Didn’t pick up from hotel, didn’t bring us back to the hotel like what was paid for. The captain and boat crew were great. The others no pincha bueno
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Greg_s
Jul 21, 2022
Swimming with the whale Sharks was awesome. - The boat crew and the actual swimming with the whale sharks was excellent. Definitely the highlight. The lunch and stopping at the beach consisted of anchoring the boat off the beach and eating on the boat itself. Not what was expected, certainly not for the price paid.
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Mirtha_m
Aug 1, 2023
We was just 3 minutes on... - We was just 3 minutes on the whaleshark area. I don't recommend the excursion. The lunch was a snack of cevishe. Not sea food allergies available.
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Jeremy_c
May 24, 2022
planned trip to cancun... - planned trip to cancun just to swim with the whale sharks only to find out you canceled the trip the day before.
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From $159
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).