Cancún: Swim with Whale Sharks
Tick another thing off your bucket list and swim with whale sharks off the coast of Cancun on a thrilling guided trip. Witness whale sharks that can get up to 12 meters long and enjoy a local lunch.
Description
Snorkel with whale sharks on this day trip from Cancun (from May to September). Take a boat out whale shark reserve in the waters surrounding Isla Contoy follow your naturalist or marine biologist guide for once-in-a-lifetime experience. Savor a delicious lunch and drinks on the boat.Be picked up early in the morning from your hotel in Cancun and hop aboard a comfortable van for the drive to Puerto Juarez (Marina Xtabay). Listen to an informative briefing to help you understand whale sharks and the area's ecosystems.
Depart from Marina Xtabay on a boat and head towards the whale shark reserve in the waters surrounding Isla Contoy. Use high-quality snorkel gear to see whale sharks. Feel confident snorkeling with the help of your guide.
Sit down to a filling lunch on the boat with stunning views of the coast of Isla Mujeres. Afterwards, cool off with a swim in the clear turquoise waters. Travel back to Marina Hacienda del Mar and transfer by van back to your accommodation.
Important information
- Wear comfortable clothes such as a long sleeve cotton shirt, long cotton pants and an impermeable jacket.
- The use of sunscreen is limited in order to protect the whale shark and the water from pollution.
- It is recommended to take some medication in order to avoid seasickness.
- If your hotel is in tulum, the pickup will be at SUPER AKI TULUM MARKET (https://maps.app.goo.gl/pT95WUz9hKN1amYCA) at 5:00 am
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned Club Wagon or Suburban
- Tour guide
- Swimming equipment
- Whale shark swim
- Boat cruise
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Alcoholic drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Environmental tax and dock use ($20.00 USD in cash per person payable on the day of the activity)
- Tips
Cancellation policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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