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A whale shark swimming with small fish in clear blue water. 1
A large whale shark swimming in the ocean with a diver in the background. 2
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Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya

By EcoColors Mexico
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$258 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Go to this amazing adventure where you will be able to see the Mexico's gentle giants - whale sharks! Cruising the Gulf of Mexico with an expert guide, you'll visit the biggest fish and maybe spot dolphins, manta rays, and turtles on this small-group snorkelling adventure off the Yucatan coast.

*NOTE: WE CAN OPERATE A PRIVATE WHALE SHARK TOUR ALL DAYS (EXCEPT 30 OF EACH MONTH).

Activity location

  • Puerto Xtabay | Restaurante
    • Carretera a Punta Sam
    • 77500, CancĂșn, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Puerto Xtabay | Restaurante
    • Carretera a Punta Sam
    • 77500, CancĂșn, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Check availability

Without transport in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Fri 7:30 am-1:00 pm
  • English

Meet us directly at Marina Xtabay, located at:

Carretera Puerto JuĂĄrez, Carr. a Punta Sam, Supermanzana 84, 77500 CancĂșn, Qu
Fish Ceviche

Price details
AU$228.93 x 1 AdultAU$228.93
Paid at activityAU$28.62
Total
Price is AU$257.55

Cancun Departure in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Fri 6:00 am-1:00 pm
  • English

Departs from Cancun hotels.
‱EXACTLY PICK UP TIME WILL BE PROVIDED ONE DAY BEFORE YOUR TOUR BY A MESSAGE ON VIATOR.

Price details
AU$270.42 x 1 AdultAU$270.42
Paid at activityAU$28.62
Total
Price is AU$299.04

Playa Del Carmen Departure in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Fri 6:00 am-1:00 pm
  • English

Departs from Playa del Carmen hotels.
‱EXACTLY PICK UP TIME WILL BE PROVIDED ONE DAY BEFORE YOUR TOUR BY A MESSAGE ON VIATOR.
Fish Ceviche, Water and Soft drink

Price details
AU$284.73 x 1 AdultAU$284.73
Paid at activityAU$28.62
Total
Price is AU$313.35

Riviera Maya Departure in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Fri 6:00 am-1:00 pm
  • English

Departs from Riviera Maya hotels
‱EXACTLY PICK UP TIME WILL BE PROVIDED ONE DAY BEFORE YOUR TOUR BY A MESSAGE ON VIATOR.

Price details
AU$284.73 x 1 AdultAU$284.73
Paid at activityAU$28.62
Total
Price is AU$313.35

Tulum Departure in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Fri 5:00 am-3:00 pm
  • English

Pick-ups will be in Super Aki Market in Tulum.
‱EXACTLY PICK UP TIME WILL BE PROVIDED ONE DAY BEFORE YOUR TOUR.
Pickup included

Price details
AU$299.04 x 1 AdultAU$299.04
Paid at activityAU$28.62
Total
Price is AU$327.66

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bilingual naturalist guide
  • Inclusions
    Water and soft drinks
  • Inclusions
    Use of snorkelling equipment (life jacket, visor, fins, snorkel)
  • Inclusions
    Shared Transport
  • Inclusions
    Fish Ceviche and Sandwiches
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Alcoholic Drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Environmental tax and dock use: $20.00 USD in cash per person, payable the day of your tour.

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Minimum age is 5 years
    • This tour requires a minimum number of passengers to operate. There is a possibility that the tour may be cancelled after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be provided the option to take the tour on an alternative date or be refunded in full.
    • We only permit Mineral sun cream.
    • We recommended to ask your doctor if you can take seasickness pills before your tour.
    • Whale Shark ‘No Sighting’ Guarantee: Unfortunately, we can never 100% guarantee a wildlife sighting. But we can guarantee to do everything we can on the day to maximise your chances of swimming with a whale shark.

Activity itinerary

Puerto Xtabay | Restaurante

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Join us for an informative briefing at Marina Xtabay, where our certified guides will share fascinating insights about whale sharks and the unique ecosystems of the region. Learn more about these gentle giants and their natural habitat before your adventure begins.

Playa Norte (Pass by)

Enjoy a delicious lunch onboard, just off the coast of Isla Mujeres—home to one of the world's most stunning beaches, as recognised by CondĂ© Nast in 2013. Take time to swim and relax in the crystal-clear turquoise waters of this tropical paradise.

Location

Activity location

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    Puerto Xtabay | Restaurante
    • Carretera a Punta Sam
    • 77500, CancĂșn, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Puerto Xtabay | Restaurante
    • Carretera a Punta Sam
    • 77500, CancĂșn, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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