Cancun Whale Shark Encounter from Cancun

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Cancun, Mexico

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4 to 5 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Come join us in this once in a lifetime experience and live the most incredible adventure swimming beside this ocean’s gentle giants, your encounter will be supervised by our very experienced guides not to mention you’ll be wearing our snorkeling gear certified by National Geographic Snorkeler.

We start the adventure picking you up from any hotel in Cancun, Riviera Maya or Playa del Carmen to take you to our new private marina in Punta Sam in Cancun. After a light breakfast we board and head to the Whale Shark protected area where, after finding them, we will start the dives, 2 to 3 per person, always in couples and with our certified guide. After the dives it is not over, before we head back to our marina we will visit beautiful Playa Norte beach in Isla Mujeres where you will have an hour to relax and enjoy the best ceviche prepared by our crew!

Then we go back to our marina in Cancun where our a/c vans will take you back to your hotel or condo.

What's Included

  • Meeting point pickup for vacation rentals
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from most Cancun hotels
  • Light breakfast and sterilized snorkeling gear
  • Dock fee and Marine Park Federal Tax
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Meeting and Pickup

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77420 Punta Sam
Quintana Roo, Mexico

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Playa Norte

After the dives, we will head to this beautiful beach in Isla Mujeres where you can do some more snorkeling, and taste the famous Captain Ceviche!
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Dress code casual, don't forget your swimsuit!
  • Operated by a bilingual guide
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Cancun Whale Shark Encounter from Cancun?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-70244P7

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What's Included

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  • Meeting point pickup for vacation rentals
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from most Cancun hotels
  • Light breakfast and sterilized snorkeling gear
  • Bottled water and soft drinks
  • Visit to Playa Norte beach in Isla Mujeres
  • Fish ceviche & snacks
  • Professional and certified bilingual guide
  • Dock fee and Marine Park Federal Tax

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code casual, don't forget your swimsuit!
  • Operated by a bilingual guide
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Pregnant women are not allowed for safety reasons and as per federal regulations.
  • Even though the probability of seeing whale sharks is very high, we cannot guarantee sightings.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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