Whale Shark Adventure in Isla Mujeres and Cancun
Overview
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6 hours
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This is a fantastic experience that only occurs from May to September. Swimming with the whale sharks is truly a memorable experience and the adventure of a lifetime!
Our 32 ft. boat will offer you a smooth and gentle ride even in choppy waters
Transportation, English speaking guide, snorkeling gear, light lunch, and drinks are included.
Swimming with the whale sharks is a once in a lifetime experience!
Our main goal is to find and swim with whale sharks, and our crew will do their best to achieve that, but remember the tour it’s in their natural habitat not in a park, They’re not trained or caged and you go to visit their home. You also don’t feed them so there’s no way to guarantee that we will find the whale sharks out there, even though we have a high success rate.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Not recommended for people who get seasick easily
Sunscreen use is not allowed in the whale shark area; we recommend wearing a long-sleeve shirt"
What To Expect
Experience swimming alongside the largest fish on the planet on a whale shark snorkeling adventure, explore the caribbean sea in the search for whale sharks in their own habitat while spotting dolphins, manta rays and flying fish jumping and thriving along the way. From June to September hundreds of whale sharks congregate north side of Isla Mujeres forming the largest whale shark congregation in the world!. On this trip, you will have the chance to experience swimming alongside of whale sharks... the thrill that comes from snorkeling so close of the largest fish in the sea is just something you will never forget! After a 50 minutes boat ride aprox we will get to the area, once you reach the whale shark area you will snorkeling and swimming with the whale sharks; 2 people per turn accompanied by a certified guide at all times, Our idea is that you enter the water 2 times, however, it all depends on the sea conditions, how many sharks there are and your own swimming skills. They’re not trained or caged and you go to visit their home. You also don’t feed them so there’s no way to guarantee that we will find the whale sharks out there, even though we have a high success rate. Join us
Options
From Playa and Mayan Riviera
R/T Transportation included: We will contact you one day in advance to confirm your pickup time, as it may vary depending on the location of your hotel. Pickup included
from Cancun and Costa Mujeres
R/T Transportation included : We will contact you one day in advance to confirm your pickup time, as it may vary depending on the location of your hotel. Pickup included
From Isla Mujeres
What‘s Included
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Lunch
Snacks
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Alcoholic Beverages
GoPro files (available to purchase)
Transportation On Isla Mujeres
Environmental tax and dock use: $10.00 USD in cash per person, payable the day of your tour
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
983 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great and amazing experience
jahart123,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Ricky was the best! Saw 2 HUGE whale sharks and swam right beside them as well as a giant manta ray and a small real shark The boat ride... well it was very challenging, however with high waves and lots of spray. Several ppl got a bit seasick.
Amazing experience with...
ConnorBalint,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience with great tour guides. It is a long ride out to where the whale sharks are so definitely be prepared if you're easily seasick. 10/10 experience
Beyond expectations!!
joshuabO1727NJ,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I have been to Cancun many times, we try to do a few different excursions each visit. I have to say this excursion was as good as it gets!! To swim freely with such a gentle Giant is something I will remember forever!!! 5 Star!!
Once in a lifetime experience
Alicia V,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Philipe and Lalo were wonderful. It was a very rough day, but they did their best to make it pleasant for us. I really appreciated the care they took to keep us safe, respect the whale sharks and yet get us as close as possible. I sincerely enjoyed that they accommodated me as a vegan. Everyone on board raved about the food. It was an experience of a lifetime!
Amazing!
W8636BWalia,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Love the entire experience our tour guys were beyond amazing and kept us well informed on every step!! They also made us feel really comfortable
Amazing experience
W8636BWalia,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Felipe and Lalo were amazing!!! They made the experience fun and enjoyable on top of making sure we were always safe 10/10 recommend!
Best excursion in Cancun 🇲🇽
dejaunaes2020,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best experience I’ve ever had super amazing the most incredible excursion I’ve been on in a long time Felipe and Lalo are the best . They were super helpful and so nice and engaging . Will definitely do again .
Best experience ever!
753tayc,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Felipe & Lalo is was awesome!! They were very attentive & helped throughout the whole excursion. I would most definitely book again with them!
The guide was wonderfully...
michelle j,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was wonderfully with our 8 and 11 year old. We had fabulous experience. My only recommendation would be to have 2 guides to assist in water so we had more time in water per person.
Great experience altogether
Alp D,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time swimming with the whale sharks! Our guide was fun, friendly, and very informative. We also had a great group, which made the experience even better. The food afterwards was delicious too. Would definitely recommend this tour!
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