Playa del Carmen Trip Overview
Swim with whale sharks in Cancun! This extraordinary adventure in nature brings you up close and personal with the biggest fish in the sea.
The whale shark is the biggest fish in the sea, growing up to 12 meters in length these gentle giants congregate in the warm waters around Cancun every summer from May to September. This predictable migration allows us to share an incredible experience in nature, swimming alongside these massive creatures is a huge adventure!
Your friendly captain and crew will help you aboard the boat for the trip to the open sea. They’ll give you all the gear you need and instructions on how to get the most out of your swim with whale sharks in Cancun. Lunch and drinks included!
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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Swim with whale sharks in Cancun! This extraordinary adventure in nature brings you up close and personal with the biggest fish in the sea.
The whale shark is the biggest fish in the sea, growing up to 12 meters in length these gentle giants congregate in the warm waters around Cancun every summer from May to September. This predictable migration allows us to share an incredible experience in nature, swimming alongside these massive creatures is a huge adventure!
Your friendly captain and crew will help you aboard the boat for the trip to the open sea. They’ll give you all the gear you need and instructions on how to get the most out of your swim with whale sharks in Cancun. Lunch and drinks included!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Isla Blanca 17, Salinas, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico
The whale shark tour operates daily between June 1st and September 17th. Whale shark watching is guaranteed! If you don’t see whale sharks, you will receive 100% of your money back.
In the summertime hundreds of whale sharks swim to the Caribbean Sea, near Cancun, to stay and feed themselves on plankton. The power boats leave daily from Cancun to get to the whale sharks area between Isla Mujeres and Isla Holbox. Experienced bilingual guides will make your whale shark swimming or watching experience the highlight of your holiday.
You can swim as many times as you want with the whale sharks and stay in the whale shark watching area for approximately 3 hours.
The professional guides will make sure you feel safe and you have the best view of the whale sharks. Even if you are not such an experienced snorkeler or if you are not so comfortable swimming the guide will make your swim with the whale sharks experience unforgettable, they will make you feel safe, secure and adapt to your level.
You will be taken out on the best boats, all 4 strokes ecological engines, with very experienced captain. They will make your boat ride very pleasant and they will try to spot dolphins, turtles and manta rays on the way. If you are lucky and spot manta rays you will be able to snorkel with them and enjoy these beautiful animals in their natural habitat.
Duration: 6 hours
