Whale Shark Experience Lifetime Memory in Cancun (snack included)
Overview
Welcome to the Whale Shark experience, this is an unique activity in the world and is the most enigmatic activity in Mexico.
Imagine swimming next to an immense fish like the whale shark. This animal is completely harmless since it feeds on plankton and it does not represent a danger for our travelers.
Amaze yourself by feeling a great and incredible sensation of swimming near them and admiring these beautiful animals. This is a life experience that you must live at least once in your life. Imagine the adrenaline of being in front of this gigant of the seas. Finally after the Whale Shark view, we will sail to Isla Mujeres. Here you can visit the beautiful beaches of Isla Mujeres, we will take you to the famous beach called Playa Norte which is known worldwide for its incredible and amazing beauty
What's Included
- Lunch Mexican Ceviche
- Bottled water
- Search of the Whale Shark (aprox 2 immersions per person)
- Lifejacket
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Federal Port Tax, The Mexican Yucatan peninsula
Meeting and Pickup
Please note that for tours with transportation, pick-up starts at 6:00 AM for Cancun area and 5:00 AM for Playa del Carmen and Tulum areas.
Punta Sam
Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
The Mexican Yucatan peninsula is one of the few places in the world where you can share the water with the largest fish in the world, the whale shark. After seeing a whale shark, you will have the opportunity to dive into the water and dive with it (weather permitting) to have an encounter with wildlife that few people can experience.
Then we divide the group in couples, every couple will enter to swim in a consecutive order, they will always be guided by the certified guide that will be assigned by boat, the swims can be 1 or a maximum of 3 times per couple, clarifying that depending on how much sharks are in the area is the number of times that the swim will be done. If we find less than 5 shark whale, we will make only the sightseeing.
Once the swim is finished, the captain will mark the course towards the north beach of Isla Mujeres to swim for a while and make a snack with an approximate of 45 minutes, finishing we will go back to marina Punta Sam. Unfortunately we can´t guarantee the whale shark sightseeing but in most of the cases we find them
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(13)Q: Do you take pregnant customers snorkeling?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-154260P5
Reviews
Average 4.20 out of 5 stars based on 15 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities

Experience this tour to Tulum, an artistic picture spot and cenotes adventure.
$159

All Inclusive Caribbean adventure, reef snorkeling, Food & Drinks
$65

Cozumel Catamaran Snorkeling Tour & Lunch (Hotel Pick Up)
$163

Tour Xel-Ha & Coba Ruins - One Day from Riviera Maya & Cancún
$174.99
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

5-in-1 Cancun Adventure: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote
$75

Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch
$29

Magical Cenote and Paradise Lagoon Snorkeling Adventure
$119

Horseback Riding plus ATV, Cenote, Ziplines, and Lunch
$79