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From Playa del Carmen: Whale Shark Tour

4.5 / 5

12 reviews

Activity provider: contoyexcursions
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    From Playa del Carmen: Whale Shark Tour

    Activity provider: contoyexcursions

    4.5

    12 reviews

    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.

    About this activity

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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 & Protected whale shark area Fee ($15 USD per pax cash payment at the port)
    • Wetsuit (available to rent at the at 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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    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
    • Value for money
      4.3/5
    • Safety
      5/5

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    An absolutely incredible experience. Even if you snorkel with the giants for a few minutes, you have to accept many hours of travel (bus and speedboat). Nevertheless, an absolute recommendation !!!! From the boat we also saw dolphins and 2 turtles ... Then we swam in a beautiful bay on Isla Mujeres that is free of brown algae and then ate fresh ceviche, guacamole and nachos on the boat. It was really a great, unforgettable day! Many thanks to Carlos, Chicken and the captain!

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    August 7, 2021

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    Caroline – Germany Verified booking

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    Life time experience!

    Our tour guide did a fantastic job! We saw several whale sharks in the water. And a big sea turtle and a big Manta from the boat. This was a life time experience! To be next to this more than 10 meter big fish was fantastic! You should get a long sleeve swim shirt and a cap because the sun is really agressiv. The beach and the water at the Isla Mujeres is just amazing. We did a stop there had some snacks and jumped into the crystal clear water. Especially with the current sea grass situation its really worth it to make trip to the clear water of the Isla. In combination with the wildlife and this tour guide I really recommend this tour!

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    July 31, 2018

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