Get picked up from your hotel or Punta Sam port and snorkel with whale sharks. Get the ultimate adrenaline thrill in the Mexican Caribbean, and see the gentle giants and marine life of the region from a different perspective.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 7 hours
- Starting time 6:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish
Experience
Highlights
- Swim and snorkel with whale sharks in the Caribbean Sea
- See the gentle giants of the Mexican Riviera
- Enjoy lunch at Isla Mujeres Playa Norte beach
- Cross the Caribbean as you enjoy light snacks and drinks
- Come face-to-face with the world's biggest fish and shark
Full description
Get picked up from any hotel in Tulum, Akumal or Playa del Carmen. Get the ultimate adrenaline thrill in the Mexican Caribbean on a 6-hour whale shark snorkel tour. Swim and snorkel with the gentle giants in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Following pick-up, you'll be transferred to the marina to board a boat. Enjoy complimentary food and beverages on the way to the snorkel site, where you will put on your snorkeling gear and get a safety briefing on what to expect in the sea. Jump into the ocean to snorkel with the world’s biggest fish as you come face-to-face with the whale sharks. Some adult specimens can measure up to 13 meters in length, though accounts of individuals of up to 18 meters have been recorded. Swim with the whale sharks for about 2 hours for a truly unique experience.
Then, go to Playa Norte on Isla Mujeres to enjoy a delicious lunch. Board your boat for the return transfer to the marina, where a vehicle will be waiting to take you back to your hotel. Note, that the whale shark encounter is a safe activity, and available from May to September.
Includes
- Entrance fees
- Bilingual guide
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Water and soft drinks
- Snorkeling gear (mask, lifejacket, and fins)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off at any hotel in Riviera Maya
- Wetsuit (available to rent at the at marina)
- Photos and video (only on prior request)
- Tips and personal expenses
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Swimwear
- Towel
Not allowed
- Pets
- Smoking
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Unfortunately, pregnant women and children under 6 years old are not permitted on this tour
