Whale Shark Swim Tour in Cancun
Snorkel with wild whale sharks on a private boat trip
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From$1,482incl. taxes and fees
Duration
5 to 7 hours
Ideal For
Up to 10 people
Includes
Round-trip transport, meals, gear
Highlights
Set out by private boat to snorkel with whale sharks in their open-sea feeding grounds. End your outing at Isla Mujeres North Beach with ceviche and refreshments.
- Choose a 7 AM or 9 AM private departure
- Ride about 50 minutes to the whale shark feeding grounds
- Snorkel in the open sea alongside certified guides
- Spend approximately 2.5 hours in the whale shark feeding area
- Relax at Isla Mujeres North Beach after your swim
What's Included
- Light breakfast with coffee, tea, fruit and bread
- Bottled water and soft drinks
- Fish or shrimp ceviche, fruit, sandwiches, guacamole and chips
- Snorkel gear and life vest
- Photos of the day
- Prescription glasses on request
Know before you go
- Arrive 10 minutes before departure when arriving on your own
- Whale sharks are wild, not captive, and sightings cannot be guaranteed
- An $18 USD per-person docking fee is collected in cash before boarding on the mainland and is not included in the listed price
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 14 days' notice. A 50% refund applies with 7 days' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances; rain is not considered bad weather. No refund for no-shows.
FAQs
Bring a towel, change of clothes, swimsuit, long-sleeve shirt, hat, sunglasses, and sandals. Apply biodegradable sunblock at your hotel before pickup.
Vegetarian options are available when requested for the whale shark tour.
Certified guides lead the tour in Spanish and English.
Meeting details
Punta Sam DC Explorer office
Experience provided by DC Explorer Isla Mujeres
Experience provided by DC Explorer Isla Mujeres
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