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Cancun Whale Shark Snorkelling Tour

Free cancellation

Language: German , English , French , Dutch , Polish

Printed ticket only

Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

Meal included

Entrance fees included

Smaller group size

Guided tour

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Snorkel with whale sharks
Guaranteed sightings
Limited numbers to guarantee plenty of snorkelling time
Once-in-a-lifetime experience
Drop off at Playa Norte for lunch

What to expect

Snorkelling with whale sharks is a bucket-list experience, and with sightings guaranteed just off the shores of Cancun, you'll experience a close-up animal encounter like no other. You'll have two hours to snorkel in couples with these gentle giants who come to these waters from June to September to feed and mate.

The morning begins with a light continental breakfast at our private marina where you'll then step on board our 10 metre fast boat to sail out to where you'll be able to snorkel with whale sharks. There'll be no more than 10 guests on board to guarantee enough time snorkelling in pairs, and once we reach the area, you'll have two hours to rotate swimming with these huge sea creatures.

Next we'll drop you off at the picture-postcard Playa Norte beach, where you'll be able to relax and have a light lunch of ceviche directly in the shallow water. We'll then return to the marina on the mainland.

What's included

Transport
Light lunch and breakfast
Snorkelling equipment

Where

Marina Marazul Puerto Juarez

What to remember

This excursion runs from June to September
Reef tax of USD 13 is not included and is to be paid on the day
Due to the safety of the animals, it is prohibited to apply sun cream before entering the water. We recommend applying it two hours prior to activity
Please use biodegradable sun cream
Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
Not suitable for families with small children
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Not suitable for guests who can't swim
Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
Bring money for extras or gratuities
Bring bathing gear and sunblock

Provider

TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

mlovinglioness
From United States of America - September 2023

Travelled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Seeing the whale sharks was amazing! The guides were great too. The cervice was good according to my husband but as I don’t eat fish I had a sandwich ...
Katie
From United States of America - September 2023

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Great experience, but not long enough in the water with the whale sharks
SB
From United States of America - August 2023

Travelled with a group of friends

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

The guide/staff were great until they essentially begged for a tip after already charging us more than the advertised tax, and to hire snorkels that w ...
J West
From United States of America - August 2023

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The staff and service was fantastic, you can’t fault them or Blue Caribe as a company. Everyone was very friendly and we felt very looked after. My o ...
Alice B T
From United States of America - August 2023

Solo traveller

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Such an amazing experience. My boat was fortunate to go into the water 3 times to see the whale sharks and they were so close. I was picked up around ...
Abs
From United States of America - August 2023

Solo traveller

18 - 24 years old

Average
Overall rated
3/5

The boat broke down on the way to the whale sharks, and we didn’t even get a refund for the wetsuits we rented

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