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Whale Shark Snorkeling: Encounter Marine Giants in Cancun and Riviera Maya
• Experience an extraordinary adventure as the majestic size of a whale shark fills you with awe!
• Enjoy swimming and snorkeling next to 10-meter (35-foot) whale sharks, guided safely by our expert team!
• Take a break at Isla Mujeres for a delightful lunch.
• Whale Shark Season in Cancun begins on June 1st and concludes in mid-September.
• Experience an extraordinary adventure as the majestic size of a whale shark fills you with awe!
• Enjoy swimming and snorkeling next to 10-meter (35-foot) whale sharks, guided safely by our expert team!
• Take a break at Isla Mujeres for a delightful lunch.
• Whale Shark Season in Cancun begins on June 1st and concludes in mid-September.
Duration:
6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Cancun Adventures (Marina Cancún) - Seize this unique opportunity that will create a lasting impression on your heart.
Embark on an incredible journey, swimming with the majestic 10-meter (35-foot) Whale Sharks, under the guidance of trained professionals ensuring your safety. Venture into the clear waters of the Mexican Caribbean, where the…
- Cancun Adventures (Marina Cancún) - Seize this unique opportunity that will create a lasting impression on your heart.
Embark on an incredible journey, swimming with the majestic 10-meter (35-foot) Whale Sharks, under the guidance of trained professionals ensuring your safety. Venture into the clear waters of the Mexican Caribbean, where the largest congregation of these magnificent creatures in the world awaits.
Experience the thrilling blend of awe and excitement as they glide gracefully beside you. This rare chance to observe them in their natural environment during migration is truly unparalleled. Dive into their world, enchanted by the profound beauty and marvels of nature.
Conclude this amazing day with a delightful lunch at a beachfront restaurant on Isla Mujeres, overlooking the stunning turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya.
- Snorkeling gear and life jacket.
- Lunch at a beachfront restaurant.
- Professional, bilingual, attentive staff.
- Bottled water and soda on board.
- Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya.
- Snorkeling gear and life jacket.
- Lunch at a beachfront restaurant.
- Professional, bilingual, attentive staff.
- Bottled water and soda on board.
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- GoPro Rent
- Government fees
- Gratuities
- GoPro Rent
- Government fees
Additional Information
- 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
- The pickup time depends on your hotel’s location.
- 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
- The pickup time depends on your hotel’s location.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Zarap832
Aug 14, 2025
Whale Shark Experience - This was the most amazing experience ever. All of the staff were excellent and extremely helpful. I would highly recommend this trip to everyone
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Rodneyt194
Aug 12, 2025
Amazing Experience - An amazing opportunity to swim with Whale Sharks in their natural environment. The tour guides were experienced and thoughtful and we were well taken care of throughout.
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Wolf_w
Aug 10, 2025
Spotted: Living My Best Fin-tasty Adventure - This expedition was a whale of a good time and has filtered through as the best day ever. While I came for the whale sharks, they came in second next to how much I loved Michelle’s energy and charisma. She helped us create multiple krill-ion dollar moments with these big-daddy sharks, do-do-do-do-do-do.
We got so close to these bus-sized sharks which was incredible and almost nerve-wracking. They’ve got more spots than a leopard and less bite than a goldfish, so we knew we weren’t in any danger (other than being so awe-struck we didn’t want to leave). These creatures are proof that size matters — when it comes to sheer awe and beauty. They took us to the shark-cute-erie where we were surrounded by adorable behemoths.
We have to specially thank Michelle, Fabio, Luis, and Daniel. Michelle and Fabio were AMAZING at taking us into the water in small groups to get up close and personal with these gentle giants. Luis had the best, most comfortable boat for our trip, and Daniel was a BOSS at efficiently picking us all up and dropping us off. DON’T FORGET TO CHECK YOUR BELONGINGS ON THE SHUTTLE. We made that mistake, but Michelle and Daniel were hero’s at helping us. Don’t do that to them like we did.
Every part of this excursion was worth it and more. This was far better than a Sea+ adventure, it was an A++ experience. The guides were incredible about making a totally unique experience you’ll never forget.
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Brittanyhy9436ls
Jul 31, 2025
All around FANTASTIC! - Absolutely fantastic in all ways!! No surprises and all the staff are over the top with the service. Well worth the money!!
9 hour day with water, snacks, lunch, great views, excellent learning opportunity, and crew made sure we all got to swim with whale sharks. Not once did we feel like we were trapped or ushered through as most tour companies do. Excellent and recommended!
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703christoferc
Jul 31, 2025
Whale sharks - Had an awesome amazing day with Cancun adventure today with whale sharks! Got to swim with the biggest shark on planet earth. If you love the water and animals do this trip, was once in a lifetime and had an amazing experience. Thank you Cancun adventure 😎🤙.
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Scott
Jul 31, 2025
Whale Shark Trip - Excellent day in the sea.
Michelle and the Crew were amazing and the experience is something I won’t forget in a hurry.
Would recommend to anybody visiting Cancun.
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Kelsanchez
Jul 30, 2025
One of the best experiences of my life! - One of the best days of my life! We started the day by getting a very detailed lesson on whale sharks and learning more about these beautiful creatures before we even boarded our vessel. This helped us understand exactly what to expect when we got in the water. I felt well prepared and it eased my nerves a bit. As we traveled out to sea, our guide Michelle kept us informed on how far out we needed to travel. When it was time to get in the water our guides helped every step of the way. I wasn’t afraid or nervous. It was pure adrenaline being so close to these creatures. What an experience! There were about 50 sharks in the area and our captain kept us near so everyone could experience the thrill with multiple jumps. We rented a go pro and Michelle took some awesome video of one of the girls in our party. So cool! On the way back, I was pleasantly surprised that we stopped at Isla Mujeres for lunch a little free time. Lunch and drinks were included on the beach and we got to spend some time in the beautiful waters of Playa Norte. If you are even thinking about this activity, book it! It was truly an amazing experience!
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Grainnea2014
Jul 10, 2025
SUPERB trip swimming with whale sharks - Went on a trip of a life time with Cancun Adventures. It was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. The safety care & explanations they provide was something I have not experienced in a very long time. I took to Hemersons work safety ethic immediately. This trip isnot for the faint hearted but with these guys it was stress free. We drove 30 miles out into the carribbean sea to swim with the whale sharks . Due to environmental issues we were advised not to wear sun cream . This was a great tip . There was a conservation government official on the boat too checking all the boxes of conservation protocol was met. He was even taking notes & pics of other boats too.. some of the trip money goes to maintenance & data to protect these whales. Very impressive. I cannot thank the lads enough. They took videos us doing the swim & do not charge as they are so passionate about their work & the customer service they provide. What a dream come true . Thankyou Hemerson& your team
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297haileyw
Aug 29, 2025
Saw whale sharks, but at what cost to them? - Mixed feelings about this experience. Seemed pretty unethical to me to essentially swarm the whale sharks. We had maybe 30s to swim with them before being pulled back into the boat so someone else can go. All the while there’s about 5 other boats with people swarming the whale shark. Didn’t seem to me like there was much respect for such an endangered species. I have swam with them before in Australia and there was certainly a lot more respect for them there versus here. Cool to see, but definitely didn’t feel right to me. Would not go again had I known that’s how it would be.
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Gh0sttr
Sep 13, 2025
Go prepared to be eaten Alive! - In fairness, can not review the snorkel trip, but be prepared to be eaten alive by mosquitoes the second you get off the shuttle. I have reef safe bug spray etc. but no one advised to bring. And no, they did not offer bug spray. They had some cardboard egg crates smoldering and that was the bug protection. Anyway, thanks for all the bite marks, on that you get 100 stars!
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