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Cancun Whale Shark Encounter with Playa Norte Beach Visit
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Cancun Whale Shark Encounter with Playa Norte Beach Visit

by Contoy Adventures

4 hours
Cancun
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4 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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2 adults × $168.30
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Overview

This 4 to 5-hour tour starts with hotel pickup from most Cancun hotels, as well as from locations in Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen. Guests are transported to a private marina in Punta Sam, Cancun, where a light breakfast is served. After breakfast, participants board the boat and travel to the Whale Shark protected area. There, each person completes two to three snorkeling sessions in pairs, always accompanied by a professional, certified bilingual guide. National Geographic-certified snorkeling gear is provided and sterilized for use. Following the whale shark snorkeling encounter, the boat proceeds to Isla Mujeres to Playa Norte beach. At Playa Norte, guests have about 50 minutes to snorkel further or relax on the beach. During this stop, the crew serves fish ceviche and snacks. After the visit to Playa Norte, the boat returns to the marina in Cancun. From there, air-conditioned vans transfer guests back to their hotels or condos. Bottled water and soft drinks are included throughout the tour. Participants should note that the dock fee and Marine Park Federal Tax are not included in the price. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and pregnant women are not allowed due to safety and federal regulations. A vegetarian option is available if requested at booking. Guests should bring a swimsuit and dress casually.

Highlights

Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Cancun area
Light breakfast and sterilized snorkeling gear included
Two to three guided snorkeling dives per person
Visit Playa Norte beach in Isla Mujeres for 50 minutes
Fish ceviche and snacks served at Playa Norte
Bilingual certified guide on board

What's included

Pickup from vacation rentals meeting points
Hotel pickup and drop-off from most Cancun hotels
Light breakfast and sterilized snorkeling gear
Bottled water and soft drinks
Professional and certified bilingual guide
Visit to Playa Norte beach in Isla Mujeres
Fish ceviche and snacks

What's not included

Dock fee and Marine Park Federal Tax

Itinerary

1

Playa Norte

After snorkeling with whale sharks, the boat stops at Playa Norte beach on Isla Mujeres. Guests can snorkel more or relax on the beach during the roughly 50-minute visit. The crew serves the well-known fish ceviche and snacks here before returning to Cancun.

50 min

Meeting point

Our own private marina is conveniently located in Punta Sam right next to the Isla Mujeres ferry terminal and the Villa del Palmar hotel. Please arrive 30 minutes before the schedule departure time.

End point

Our own private marina is conveniently located in Punta Sam right next to the Isla Mujeres ferry terminal and the Villa del Palmar hotel. Please arrive 30 minutes before the schedule departure time.

Languages

English (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Not advised during pregnancy
A moderate level of fitness is needed
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is casual; bring a swimsuit
A bilingual guide operates the tour
Vegetarian option available if requested when booking
Pregnant women are not allowed for safety and federal regulations
Whale shark sightings are very likely but not guaranteed
Total
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