Whale Shark Snorkeling: Encounter Marine Giants in Cancun and Riviera Maya

• Experience an extraordinary adventure as the majestic size of a whale shark fills you with awe!
• Enjoy swimming and snorkeling next to 10-meter (35-foot) whale sharks, guided safely by our expert team!
• Take a break at Isla Mujeres for a delightful lunch.
• Whale Shark Season in Cancun begins on June 1st and concludes in mid-September.

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cancun Adventures (Marina Cancún) - Seize this unique opportunity that will create a lasting impression on your heart.
    Embark on an incredible journey, swimming with the majestic 10-meter (35-foot) Whale Sharks, under the guidance of trained professionals ensuring your safety. Venture into the clear waters of the Mexican Caribbean, where the…
What's Included
  • Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya.
  • Snorkeling gear and life jacket.
  • Lunch at a beachfront restaurant.
  • Professional, bilingual, attentive staff.
  • Bottled water and soda on board.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • 30 USD dock tax to be paid at the pier
  • GoPro Rent
Additional Information
  • For your safety, this tour is subject to age (8 to 60) and physical condition guidelines set by the Harbor Master’s Office.
  • Minimun age: 8 years old
  • There is a maximum weight limit of 113 kg (250 lbs) for this experience
  • Guests who wish to participate must be relatively fit and able to swim
  • The pickup time depends on your hotel’s location.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ldscottraveller
Sep 6, 2024
Swimming with Whale Sharks bucket list experience - Fantastic experience swimming with Whale sharks in their natural environment. Once in a lifetime experience. All the staff were very good and helpful. Michelle our guide was excellent, very upbeat and motivating and absolute professional at the dangerous bits in the water. All equipment was provided. Non alcoholic drinks and sandwiches were available on the boat and we had a sit down buffet lunch on isla mujeres. The sand on Isla mujeres beach is exceptional. Tips: 1. after you first jump in from the boat put your face straight in the water to see the whale shark. 2. Use your flippers to swim as fast as you can to keep up with the whale shark, they actually move quite fast. I got tired quickly. 3. Ask for help if you need the guides to hold your hand or take pictures 4. Take extra dollars or pesos with you to tip the waiters at the restaurant for buffet lunch in Isla mujeres It was a long day with a lot of time on the boat travelling to the feeding sites and the island mujeres plus transfer from our hotel but well worth it.
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Anlop77
Aug 28, 2024
Unforgettable experience - It was a lovely and exciting experience. All the crew made this dream come true, always attentive and ready for the whole group, from Nestor the driver who picked us up at the hotel, Jorge the captain of the boat, Carlos the sailor and the genius of Anita who was our coordinator, the best of the waves. Always careful at every jump, we feel super safe. Then a luxury stop in Isla Mujeres, to have lunch and enjoy the sun on the best of beaches. Thank you all for this beautiful experience.
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Robertbh4773ar
Aug 15, 2024
Great sharks! Great Staff, Great trip! Don't Miss! - From start to finish a phenomenal experience. Our excursion team was Guide Anna, Captain Jorge, Firstmate/Guide Alex and Driver Geraldo. Anna's briefing during the shuttle ride was fantastic. Captain Jorge found the whale sharks and positioned everyone for a great swim with them. Anna and Alex made sure everyone remained safe during the swim. And did I say the whale sharks were amazing? Finally, the driver had drinks and fruit waiting for us for the shuttle back. Thanks all for a great day!
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Rudygz7618kc
Aug 14, 2024
Ana rules! - This is one of the best tours we enjoyed! Ana was the best tour guide we ever had, she was so nice, energetic, friendly, and informative. The rest of the crew, Nestor, Jorge, and Carlos were also excellent and made every part of our tour outstanding!
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Mark
Aug 8, 2024
Incredible to swim with the Whale Sharks - An amazing adventure to see and swim with the Whale Sharks off Cancun. We were a little apprehensive but the team were awesome and made us feel really relaxed. An incredible experience to witness nature like this. A huge thank you to Arun, Kenny, Jose & Dorian. They made the experience really enjoyable and one we as a Family will never forget. Thank you again
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Climber770883
Jul 30, 2024
The magic of diving among whale sharks - Left with Secretoo and Kelly as guide a great activity A unique experience Must do if you are in the Cancun area Magic and perfect child support, they are reassured and dive safely
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Tinymom512
Jul 29, 2024
Bucket List! Once in a Lifetime Whale Shark Experience! A MUST Do! - This was a bucket list & once in a lifetime experience! Our crew was: Michelle, Rene & Danny and they were outstanding, I can honestly say this is one of the best excursions I have ever been on. Not only were able to snorkel multiple times with these docile amazing whale sharks but our crew captured our experience on our gopro so we have memories for a life time. After the snorkel, we had lunch, drinks and swimming on the beautiful Isla Mujeres. It was incredible and I will definitely bring my family back and request this specific crew!
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Lynnsv1153tu
Jul 14, 2024
Best company for whale shark snorkel! - A no-stress excursion and a wonderful experience! We were picked up from our hotel and taken directly to the marina. There were a lot of people, but it never felt crowded or disorganized. Our host Hugo was excellent at taking us through the check in process and getting us ready to board the boat! Our captain and deck hand were also great! We felt very well cared for and very safe. Lunch at Isla Mujeres afterwards was delicious, and we loved spending time at the beach before returning to Cancun. I definitely would recommend this company!
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Conroyt1980
Jul 8, 2024
Epic Whale Shark Swim - This was an unreal opportunity to get up close with these magnificent fish. From start to end was like an adventure I’d never experienced before and despite being so scared the crew are excellent. Took us to an area that must of had 30+ whale shark swimming about and we got two separate swims with them, we were a boat of 8, going out in twos with the guide. Can’t remember the captain and his No.2’s name, but our guide for the trip was a guy called Reno who went out his way to make the trip fun and informative. Only downside was we never booked direct, went through hotel who take large cut. Organise yourself with company direct if interested, you won’t be disappointed, magical 4/5 hours
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Bonzaiflyer
Jun 23, 2024
Supersized! - Our guide, Michelle/Stella has one supersized personality, to along with the supersized Whale Sharks we swam with on this trip. Do this with her and her crew (Brian, Renee, and Daniel) and you'll have the excursion of your life. Her knowledge, along with the skills of her crew make this an adventure you'll tell all your friends about.
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