Whale sharks cancun
- Shared & private tour
- Tourist Guide in English Included
- breakfast & meals included
- Fast boat included from Cancun
- Visit the whale sharks in Isla mujeres
- Visit the Isla Mujeres coral reef
Departure in the morning Trip duration is 7-8 hours - ↓ More Information below
WHALE SHARKS CANCUN
The whale sharks cancun tour is a very awesome tour in mexico for animal, nature and ecotourism lovers.
The beauty of the Caribbean Sea outside and inside is impressive, you will appreciate the beauty of the Mexican coasts through the Cancun-Isla Mujeres boat trip, immerse yourself in the majestic works created by nature and enjoy the experience of swimming with whale sharks and beautiful coral reefs unique in the world. The amount of emotions in this riviera maya excursion is indescribable.
Often coral reefs are called “jungles of the sea”, since they form one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet, since they are the habitat of 25% of all marine species.
During the whale sharks cancun tour you will experience one of the most impressive species of nature the whale shark, an aquatic species that has existed on our planet for approximately 60 million years, you will discover what it feels like to interact with the whale shark , a calm and social species that likes to interact with humans.
The whale shark has been present in stories in several cultures around the world, for the Vietnamese the whale shark was a deity and they called it “Lord Fish”. The whale shark is the largest species of fish in the world with approximately 12 meters in length.
The whale shark prefers to live in warm tropical waters such as the Mexican sea. Despite the enormous size of the whale shark, it does not pose any danger to the humans. In reality, whale sharks are very affectionate, and are often playful with divers. The numerous teeth it has do not play any determining role in feeding, in fact, they are small in size.
The whale shark feeds by sucking water eating phytoplankton, nekton, macro algae, and krill, but sometimes it also feeds on crustaceans, such as crab larvae, squid, and schools of small fish, such as anchovies, sardines, mackerel, and tuna.
In studies carried out in Mexico and Taiwan, it was determined that whale sharks were ovoviviparous species. The life expectancy of the whale shark is estimated to be approximately 100 years.
During the whale sharks cancun tour you can enjoy delicious seafood dishes, such as ceviche and other Mexican dishes included in the tour. The Whale Sharks Cancun tour is one of the most interesting things to do in Riviera Maya.
- You can choose if you want shared or private tour
Fee not included
13 dollars per person charged by the nature reserve is not included and the client must pay our guide in cash
WHALE SHARKS CANCUN PROGRAM:
Fast boat cancun
Tourist guide will pick you up at the place where you stay in the Riviera Maya or Cancun, to go to the ocean tour location at the pier where the speedboat will be waiting for us.
Before boarding, we will have a continental breakfast. Once on board we will go in search of the Whale Shark and Mantas. Speed boats will take between 45 minutes and 1 hour to reach the Whale Shark area.
Whale Sharks Isla Mujeres
Normally we find the Whale Sharks in Holbox or near Isla Mujeres. Our goal is that you to end the day fully satisfied, which is why we allow you to swim with the Whale Sharks for as long as possible. Our idea is that you enter the water at least 2 times, however, it all depends on the sea conditions, how many sharks there are and the client’s skills in the water.
It is important to know that we will remain in the area between 2 to 3 hours approximately.
Isla Mujeres coral reef
After the swim with the Whale Shark, we will go snorkeling in a coral reef in Isla Mujeres, our last stop will be in Playa Norte (named among the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world), in Isla Mujeres where we will have food, drinks and a lot of fun.
From Playa Norte we will return to the dock in Cancun to take our included transportation back to the place where you stay. You will be back at approximately 3:30 p.m. to the Cancun area and 4:30 p.m. to the Riviera Maya area.
whale sharks cancun prices:
Shared whale shark tour
Adults- Shared transportation at pick up and boat trip
- Round trip transportation from Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Tulum (with air conditioning)
- Experienced bilingual guides
- In case you don’t see a whale shark, you can reschedule, or receive a certificate to do the tour again.
- Light breakfast in Cancun and meals during the tour
- Bottled water, soft drinks
- professional snorkel equipment
- Please see detailed information below the booking section
Shared whale shark tour
Children (3-11 years)- Shared transportation at pick up and boat trip
- Round trip transportation from Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Tulum (with air conditioning)
- Experienced bilingual guides
- In case you don’t see a whale shark, you can reschedule, or receive a certificate to do the tour again.
- Light breakfast in Cancun and meals during the tour
- Bottled water, soft drinks
- professional snorkel equipment
- Please see detailed information below the booking section
Private whale shark tour
1-2 passengers- Private transportation at pick up and boat trip
- Round trip transportation from Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Tulum (with air conditioning)
- Experienced bilingual guides
- In case you don’t see a whale shark, you can reschedule, or receive a certificate to do the tour again.
- Light breakfast in Cancun and meals during the tour
- Bottled water, soft drinks
- professional snorkel equipment
- Please see detailed information below the booking section
Private whale shark tour
3-5 Passengers- Private transportation at pick up and boat trip
- Round trip transportation from Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Tulum (with air conditioning)
- Experienced bilingual guides
- In case you don’t see a whale shark, you can reschedule, or receive a certificate to do the tour again.
- Light breakfast in Cancun and meals during the tour
- Bottled water, soft drinks
- professional snorkel equipment
- Please see detailed information below the booking section
Private whale shark tour
6-10 Passenfers- Private transportation at pick up and boat trip
- Round trip transportation from Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Tulum (with air conditioning)
- Experienced bilingual guides
- In case you don’t see a whale shark, you can reschedule, or receive a certificate to do the tour again.
- Light breakfast in Cancun and meals during the tour
- Bottled water, soft drinks
- professional snorkel equipment
- Please see detailed information below the booking section
Book whale sharks cancun:
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
✓ We will confirm your pick up time by email
✓ Round trip transportation from Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Tulum (with air conditioning).
✓ In case you don’t see a whale shark, you can reschedule, or receive a certificate to do the tour again.
✓Light breakfast in Cancun.
Bottled water, soft drinks. (Alcohol is no longer allowed on ships.)
✓Lunch with shrimp ceviche, tortilla chips, guacamole and fruits (if you are a vegetarian, please inform us when making the reservation).
✓sandwiches
✓We have professional snorkel equipment, disinfected after each use.
✓3 remedies against motion sickness.
✓Experienced bilingual guides: English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Polish.
✓Snorkel in the coral reefs of Isla Mujeres.
✓Swim with the Whale Sharks as much as possible.
✓Boats with a maximum of 10 people. Transportation can be by van or bus, depending on the operational need.
✓Life jacket is mandatory to swim with the Whale Shark.
✓We have prescription masks (-1 to -5). It is important to request it when making the reservation.
✓COVID FREE measures, according to the authorities tell us.
YOU HAVE TO BRING:
✓ Swimwear
✓ Towel
✓Sunglasses
✓Cap/hat
✓Tennis shoes or sandals
✓Extra money (for tips or available extras)
✓Wetsuit, if you have one
✓A swimming shirt to protect you from the sun, in this way you protect the Sharks from the suntan lotion
✓The fee of 13 dollars per person charged by the nature reserve is not included and the client must pay our guide in cash.
