Private and Shared Whale Shark Tour from Tulum
Overview
Observe the beautiful whale sharks during their annual visit to Quintana Roo. Whale sharks are the largest fish species in the world and can grow up to 65 feet long. On this tour from meeting point of Tulum you’ll ride to Cancun (if you chose tour with transportation) or from meeting point from Cancun (if you chose tour without transportation) and then be taken out to sea where you’ll have the privilege to see and swim nearby these giants. Beverages, snacks and a meal of freshly prepared ceviche will be provided.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Snorkel and equipment
- Meeting pont (depending Cancun or Tulum)
- Snorkeling with whale sharks
- Boat ride
- Air-conditioned transportation if was choose this option
- Professional guide
- Ecopark tax
- Gratuities
- Photos and videos (available for purchase, please request in advance before the tour)
Meeting Location
Cancún
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Swim and snorkel in an area with the largest fish in the world — the whale shark — on this seasonal tour. Head out toward Isla Mujeres, Contoy, and Holbox by boat, where these gentle giants feed on plankton from May to September.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wear a bathing swimsuit under your clothes and if you have a wetsuit, you can bring it
- Please wear comfortable clothes (long sleeve t-shirt, pants and shoes) and bring a towel, sandals, Hat and sunglasses and a Photo camera
- Please bring biodegradable sunscreen
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- For the private tour is a maximum of 10 people per booking
- The size of boat is 30 feet
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-9483P49
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Cancun customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Private and Shared Whale Shark Tour from Tulum. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If 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.
Feb 2023- Snacks.
- Snorkel and equipment.
- Meeting pont (depending Cancun or Tulum).
- Snorkeling with whale sharks.
- Boat ride.
- Air-conditioned transportation if was choose this option.
- Professional guide.
- Ecopark tax.
- Gratuities.
- Photos and videos (available for purchase, please request in advance before the tour).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private and Shared Whale Shark Tour from Tulum is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private and Shared Whale Shark Tour from Tulum will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Cancun. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks
- Snorkel and equipment
- Meeting pont (depending Cancun or Tulum)
- Snorkeling with whale sharks
- Boat ride
- Air-conditioned transportation if was choose this option
- Professional guide
- Ecopark tax
- Gratuities
- Photos and videos (available for purchase, please request in advance before the tour)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wear a bathing swimsuit under your clothes and if you have a wetsuit, you can bring it
- Please wear comfortable clothes (long sleeve t-shirt, pants and shoes) and bring a towel, sandals, Hat and sunglasses and a Photo camera
- Please bring biodegradable sunscreen
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- For the private tour is a maximum of 10 people per booking
- The size of boat is 30 feet
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
