Water activity

From Playa del Carmen: Whale Shark Tour

4.5 / 5

12 reviews

Activity provider:contoyexcursions
Water activity

From Playa del Carmen: Whale Shark Tour

Activity provider:contoyexcursions

From US$ 276 per person

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.

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Duration 7 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

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
  • 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
  • Port fee and protected whale shark area fee ($15 USD per pax cash payment at the port)
  • Wetsuit (available to rent at the marina)
  • Photos and video (only on prior request)
  • Tips and personal expenses
Not suitable for
  • Children under 6 years
  • Pregnant women
  • Wheelchair users

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Important information

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
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 12 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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Fantastic trip, but a lot of boats and therefore Mexican chaos at sea

August 14, 2022

Absolutely a bucket list experience. The guide and boat captain were very professional and experienced.

July 23, 2022

June 29, 2022

Product ID: 70765