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Isla Mujeres Whale Shark Migration: Swim with Giants
5.0
9 Ratings
Isla Mujeres
Experience the thrill of whale shark watching in Isla Mujeres. Spot multiple gentle giants and swim with manta rays. Book your unforgettable adventure today.
Experience the thrill of whale shark watching in Isla Mujeres. Spot multiple gentle giants and swim with manta rays. Book your unforgettable adventure today.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- El Toro Enamorado - We will venture out to find the whale sharks at 8:00 am, and if we’re lucky we will spot a vast variety of sea life on the way to the whale shark site including sea turtles, flying fish and even dolphins. This completely safe activity is one that you will never forget. After everyone on the boat has swam their allotted amount…
- El Toro Enamorado - We will venture out to find the whale sharks at 8:00 am, and if we’re lucky we will spot a vast variety of sea life on the way to the whale shark site including sea turtles, flying fish and even dolphins. This completely safe activity is one that you will never forget. After everyone on the boat has swam their allotted amount of times with the whale sharks, we will head back to Isla Mujeres’ famous North Beach, rated as one of the top beaches in the world by Tripadvisor, to take a relaxing swim and feast on freshly prepared ceviche and guacamole. If you prefer to do some additional snorkeling, we can take you to “El Farrito” snorkeling spot instead of north beach.
What's Included
- Taxi Service to the Marina (Isla Mujeres only)
- Ceviche Lunch & North Beach Swimming or Lighthouse “El Farito” Snorkel Stop
- Soft Drinks, Water & Beer
- Snorkel and Fin Rental
- Shaded Private Comfortable Boat (with restroom upon request)
- Sandwiches and Fruit on the Boat
- Certified Bilingual Captain & Guide
- Whale Shark Briefing
- National Parks Entrance Fee and Taxes
- Taxi Service to the Marina (Isla Mujeres only)
- Ceviche Lunch & North Beach Swimming or Lighthouse “El Farito” Snorkel Stop
- Soft Drinks, Water & Beer
- Snorkel and Fin Rental
- Shaded Private Comfortable Boat (with restroom upon request)
- Sandwiches and Fruit on the Boat
- Certified Bilingual Captain & Guide
- Whale Shark Briefing
- National Parks Entrance Fee and Taxes
Additional Information
Isla Mujeres is not only home to some of the top beaches in the world, but it is also blessed to be one of the destinations with the highest whale shark migrations on the planet. In other places in the world you might have to search for days to spot just one whale shark, whereas in Isla Mujeres you are almost guaranteed to spot multiple whale sharks,…
Isla Mujeres is not only home to some of the top beaches in the world, but it is also blessed to be one of the destinations with the highest whale shark migrations on the planet. In other places in the world you might have to search for days to spot just one whale shark, whereas in Isla Mujeres you are almost guaranteed to spot multiple whale sharks, ranging from a few to a hundred any given day during season (May-September). These gentle giants migrate near Isla Mujeres once a year where the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea meet, following the plankton that they feed on, and if you’re lucky you’ll also get a chance to swim with the giant manta rays that often appear alongside them.
Location
El Toro Enamorado
Caridad del Cobre
Please walk down the stairs to the left of El Toro Enamorado, walk straight out to the dock, and wait under the roofed area.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(9 Ratings)
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Blayne
Jul 17, 2024
Excellent company and whale shark experience! - We spent months planning our whale shark tour, hours of painstaking research and settled on Isla Spirit Adventures.
They were super communicative (10/10), answering every single question I had in great detail.
They worked with us to plan a private tour to suit our needs (highly recommended so you can get an early start - earlier you’re out there is the quieter it is, but you do have to find the whale sharks which can take some time).
My only issue was the rushed feeling, but it is the law technically that you’re only allowed 2 turns in the water per person. Be aware of this when booking a private tour and make sure to clarify with them based on how many people you have how many turns you will get. While the captain and guide were amazing, we still got a slight sense of being on a strict timeline which takes out some of the relaxation/enjoyment, however this will likely be the same with all companies and I am not faulting Isla Spirit Adventures for this.
I 100% recommend this company for your whale shark tour, they will have you well informed and cater to your needs. From what I’ve heard from others, I’d go as far as to say they are definitely one of the best that you can choose.
Ceviche and guac were delicious too! (And I’m a tough food critic!)
10/10
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132taylerb
Jun 14, 2024
Best Day Ever with the Whale Sharks!! - Do this trip! It’s so unbelievably beautiful and amazing! It’s a bucket list item. The sharks are so friendly and breathtaking. Our captain and guide, Uriel and Husim, were so nice and made our trip too. They made the best ceviche for us that they caught the morning of. Best ceviche I’ve ever had! We snorkeled after at the beautiful reef then went to the north beach to swim and hang out. Malek our photographer was so friendly and seeing him in action capturing the beauty of the ocean was incredible. A must do at the island!
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400olaa
Jun 14, 2024
Life Changing - This was an absolutely life changing experience! From swimming with the whale sharks (so cool), to eating guac and ceviche, to my amazing crew, the day was perfect!!! I had Uri as captain and Husim as the guide, and they were wonderful, so kind and made it so fun. And Malek, the professional photographer, was awesome!!!
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Tourist51539927533
Oct 26, 2023
Amazing day - We loved our fishing and whale watching excursion. Kristen was wonderful to work with and the tour staff were amazing. Love every minute. The whale sharks are so beautiful.
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Genevievemarkofski
Jul 24, 2023
Bachelorette party dreams are made of - We scheduled a whale shark day for my sisters bachelorette party. There were 10 of us total and every single one of us had the best day ever! The whale sharks are incredible and it’s amazing seeing them up close. We also went to a beach after to swim. The crew was fabulous they were so much fun and went out of their way to make sure we had a memorable day. The owner also helped set up a professional photographer for us and just went above and beyond to make sure all the planning and details went smooth. We are already hoping to be able to come back and experience this day again. I can’t recommend this company or experience enough. Book with them and you won’t be disappointed.
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Verizonmike25
Jul 17, 2023
Highlight of our Trip. - Kristen made this painless. I’m not good w logistics. She worked out a crazy trip. We caught a few wild fish and got to get up close w a whale. The kids are still freaking out! Easily the highlight of our entire trip. If you’re looking book 1 excursions down in Mexico, this is the one! Thanks again for all the help.
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Jefe_dr_j
Jun 27, 2023
Swimming with gentle giants - Experienced captain and crew got us there early before it was too crowded, and we were able to swim with the whale sharks and fortunate enough to see some manta rays as well. Ceviche was also on point.
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Sunshine20700216715
Jun 27, 2023
1st whale experience success - Really. Fun! The captain was great knew his spots well! Kristen was an outstanding communicator will do again!
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O5352vdshannonl
Jun 5, 2023
An experience we will always remember - My family has done lots of boat tours, snorkeling excursions, etc but the whale shark tour today was hands down one of the top experiences! It was so exciting to find the shark and exhilarating to watch the swimmers rush into the water when it was their turn. So freaking fun!!
Eddie and Vlad are the best! Professional, helpful and don’t talk too much (a total plus in my book)! And, they made the most delicious burritos and fresh guacamole ON THE BOAT!
I had 6 teenage boys and they had an incredible day as well as us 2 very tired parents. Kristen, Eddie, Vlad- thank you for an experience of a lifetime!
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