Private Whale Shark All Inclusive Experience

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Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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6 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Enjoy a fully private tour with your own guide, driver, and captain, including ground and boat transportation. We’ll follow a recommended itinerary but can adjust the schedule to your group’s preferences.

Get up close to majestic whale sharks! Swimming with them is an unforgettable experience, though it depends on conditions. If swimming isn’t possible, viewing from the boat is still breathtaking.

If whale sharks aren’t spotted, you can reschedule or receive a certificate for a future tour. Your safety and an incredible experience are our top priorities.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee Break
  • Lunch Sandwiches, ceviche, guacamole y totopos.
  • Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
  • Gratuities
  • Conservation of the Marine Fauna (25 USD)
  • Photo packages & Souvenirs available for purchase
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Meeting and Pickup

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Hotel - Airbnb - private condos and houses pick up are offered in this private tour. Once we receive your booking, we will organize with you the pickup time & location. This is a private tour, and you can customize the itinerary to your interest. We recommend an early start for the best whale shark sightings.

What To Expect

Set off on a once-in-a-lifetime Private Whale Shark Tour with expert guides. Start with hotel pickup in Riviera Maya or Cancun and head to our private dock, where your boat and crew await.

Cruise with light refreshments to the whale sharks' habitat and dive in for a guided swim, weather and sea conditions permitting. Then snorkel near Isla Mujeres’ coral reefs and enjoy lunch on the stunning Playa Norte beach.

Wrap up the day with a smooth ride back to your hotel. A private, unforgettable marine adventure awaits!

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Minimum age 3 years
  • Sunscreen, even biodegradable, harms the coral reefs and other sealife, please apply only on exposed skin, beforehand (in your hotel) and after water activitie
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Private Whale Shark All Inclusive Experience?

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-12861P31

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What's Included

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  • Tea and coffeeCoffee Break
  • LunchSandwiches, ceviche, guacamole y totopos.
  • Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
  • Bottled water
  • Private round trip transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Conservation of the Marine Fauna (25 USD)
  • Photo packages & Souvenirs available for purchase
  • Wetsuit (available for rent)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Minimum age 3 years
  • Sunscreen, even biodegradable, harms the coral reefs and other sealife, please apply only on exposed skin, beforehand (in your hotel) and after water activitie
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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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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