Whale Shark Snorkeling Experience from Cancun and Riviera Maya
Overview
• Feel a unique life experience where the magnificence size of a whale shark will leave your emotions in total awe!
• Swim and snorkel alongside 10-meter (35-foot) whale sharks with the safety of our trained expert guides!
• Stop at Isla Mujeres for lunch.
• Whale Shark Season in Cancun starts on June 1st and ends in mid-September.
What's Included
- Lunch at a beach front restaurant.
- Professional, bilingual, attentive staff.
- Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya.
- Snorkeling gear.
- Life jacket.
- Bottle water and soda on board.
- Gratuities
- GoPro Rent
- Dock tax
Meeting and Pickup
Round-trip transportation is included from most hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya.IMPORTANT: the Start Time is NOT your Pickup time. It depends on your hotel's location. For your specific pickup details, please feel free to contact us directly.
What To Expect
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime encounter that will leave an indelible mark on your soul.
Experience an extraordinary adventure, swimming alongside majestic 10-meter (35-foot) Whale Sharks, guided by trained experts for your safety. Navigate into the crystalline waters of the Mexican Caribbean, where the world’s largest gathering of these magnificent creatures awaits.
Feel the exhilarating mix of awe and adrenaline as they glide gracefully by your side. This rare opportunity to witness them in their natural habitat during migration is a moment unlike any other. Immerse yourself in their world, captivated by the profound beauty and wonder of nature.
To wrap up this wonderful day, enjoy a delicious lunch at a beachfront restaurant on Isla Mujeres overlooking the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.
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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The pickup time depends on your hotel's location.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- For your safety, this tour is subject to age (8 to 60) and physical condition guidelines set by the Harbor Master's Office.
- Minimun age: 8 years old
- There is a maximum weight limit of 113 kg (250 lbs) for this experience
- Guests who wish to participate must be relatively fit and able to swim
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 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-6200P26
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Average 4.77 out of 5 stars based on 73 traveler reviews collected by Cool Cancun and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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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 Whale Shark Snorkeling Experience from Cancun and Riviera Maya. 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- 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).
- Lunch at a beach front restaurant.
- Professional, bilingual, attentive staff.
- Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya.
- Snorkeling gear.
- Life jacket.
- Bottle water and soda on board.
- Gratuities.
- GoPro Rent.
- Dock tax.
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 8. 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 Whale Shark Snorkeling Experience from Cancun and Riviera Maya is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The pickup time depends on your hotel's location.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whale Shark Snorkeling Experience from Cancun and Riviera Maya 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
- Lunch at a beach front restaurant.
- Professional, bilingual, attentive staff.
- Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya.
- Snorkeling gear.
- Life jacket.
- Bottle water and soda on board.
- Gratuities
- GoPro Rent
- Dock tax
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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The pickup time depends on your hotel's location.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- For your safety, this tour is subject to age (8 to 60) and physical condition guidelines set by the Harbor Master's Office.
- Minimun age: 8 years old
- There is a maximum weight limit of 113 kg (250 lbs) for this experience
- Guests who wish to participate must be relatively fit and able to swim
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
