Whale Shark Adventure in Isla Mujeres and Cancun
Isla Mujeres, Mexicoby Isla Fun Tours
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 10 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, Spanish
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Overview
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.
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
Itinerary
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
Meeting and pickup
From Isla Mujeres: Black Pearl dock in downtown, behind Perla Negra Store. From Cancun: Punta Sam Ferry terminal
Pick up from your hotel in Cancun , Mayan Riviera or Playa del Carmen. If you are staying on Isla Mujeres, you have to come to the meeting point (Black Pearl dock in downtown, behind Perla Negra Store Although the chance of seeing whale sharks is very high, we cannot guarantee sightings
End point
From Isla Mujeres: Black Pearl dock in downtown, behind Perla Negra Store. From Cancun: Punta Sam Ferry terminal
Good to know
- 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
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- Sunscreen use is not allowed in the whale shark area; we recommend wearing a long-sleeve shirt"
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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