Water activity

From Playa del Carmen or Cancun: Swim with Whale Sharks

4.6 / 5

15 reviews

Activity provider: Yalku Tours
Water activity

From Playa del Carmen or Cancun: Swim with Whale Sharks

Activity provider: Yalku Tours

From € 186.54 per person

Swim with whale sharks in Cancun when they visit the Mexican coast from mid-May to mid-September. Discover the largest fish in the sea and enjoy a hearty lunch after your swim.

About this activity

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Covid-19 precautions
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Duration 9 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Polish, Portuguese
Pickup included
Get picked up from your hotel lobby.
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Swim with whale sharks in Cancun, the biggest fish in the sea
  • Enjoy a thrilling ride on a powerboat
  • Be on the lookout for dolphins, turtles and manta rays
  • Learn more about the ecology of these immense creatures
  • Savor a tasty lunch after your swim
Full description

Swim with the mighty whale sharks off the coast of Cancun on this guided boat trip. Be surrounded by these massive creatures, learn about their behavior, and enjoy a hearty lunch after your swim.

Start with pickup from your hotel and then hop on a small powerboat from Cancun. The conservation and protection of the area is of top concern so the number of visitors is limited every day and you can only swim with whale sharks with a certified captain and expert guides. Your guide will teach you how to swim with whale sharks in Cancun with instructions that ensure you maximize your experience while causing no harm to the delicate ecosystem. Swim with the whale sharks as many times as you wish during a 3-hour stay in the area. Professional guides will make sure you feel safe and you have the best possible views of the whale sharks – even if you are not an experienced snorkeler. Learn why the whale sharks are called “dominos”, what is “bottling” and why these gentle giants are only interested in eating microscopic meals. Thankfully. Your whale shark adventure from Playa del Carmen or Cancun includes a lunch of the freshest local ingredients to refuel after your huge adventure.

Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
  • Boat cruise
  • Swim with whale sharks
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Environmental management charge $13 per person (reef tax)
  • Tips (optional)
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • From early June to mid-September whale shark sighting is guaranteed or you’ll get a refund
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 15 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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Alles ok, nur das sehr offensive Angebot, vom Guide am Ende ein Video (10 Sekunden) um 50$ zu kaufen, hat den positiven Gesamteindruck gemindert

July 28, 2022

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Lange Wartezeit vor dem Boot... nur 1 Sprung angeblich möglich - Argument sehr fragwürdig

July 23, 2022

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Amazing!

June 29, 2022

Product ID: 74153