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Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya

By EcoColors Mexico
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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 snorkeling 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, Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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What's included, what's not

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    Bilingual naturalist guide
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    Water and soft drinks
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    Use of snorkeling equipment (life jacket, visor, fins, snorkel)
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    Shared Transportation
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    Fish Ceviche and Sandwiches
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    Gratuities
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    Alcoholic Beverages
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    Personal expenses
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    Environmental tax and dock use: $20.00 USD in cash per person, payable the day of your tour.

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers 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 canceled 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 sunscreen.
  • 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 recognized by Condé 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, Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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