Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya with Snorkeling and Lunch
by Ocean Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$398Overview
This tour departs from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the Riviera Maya with round-trip transportation included, except when meeting at the pier. The total duration is between six and ten hours, depending on conditions and transfer times. Participants begin with a scenic boat ride to areas where whale sharks are commonly found. The boat activity itself lasts about five hours on average but can be longer depending on weather and whale shark locations. During the tour, guests have the opportunity to snorkel near whale sharks when conditions are safe and the animals’ behavior allows. Swimming alongside the whale sharks is not guaranteed and depends on safety considerations. While snorkeling, participants may also see dolphins, turtles, manta rays, vibrant coral reefs, and colorful fish. Expert bilingual guides provide safety instructions and information throughout the tour. After snorkeling, the boat anchors for about one hour in front of Playa Norte beach on Isla Mujeres. Here, guests can enjoy the white sand beach and clear turquoise waters. During this stop, a typical Caribbean lunch is served, including fish or shrimp ceviche, guacamole, and totopos. After lunch, guests can relax on the beach or wade in the shallow, warm water before returning to the departure point. The tour includes snorkel equipment, life jackets, coffee, bilingual guiding, and round-trip transportation from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or the Riviera Maya, except if meeting at the pier. The tour operates seasonally from June to mid-September. Participants should advise of any dietary restrictions at booking. Sunscreen should be applied only on exposed skin before the tour to protect coral reefs. The minimum age to join is three years old.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Whale Shark Snorkeling and Marine Life Viewing
The tour starts with a boat ride lasting about one hour to areas known for whale shark sightings. Guests may snorkel alongside whale sharks when conditions are safe, though swimming is not guaranteed. The guides also point out dolphins, turtles, manta rays, and vibrant coral reefs with colorful fish during snorkeling. Bilingual guides provide information and ensure safety throughout this part of the tour.
60 min
Lunch and Beach Stop at Playa Norte, Isla Mujeres
For the final stop, the boat anchors for about one hour in front of Playa Norte beach on Isla Mujeres. This location has white sand and clear turquoise water. Guests receive a Caribbean-style lunch featuring fish or shrimp ceviche, guacamole, and totopos. After eating, participants can relax on the beach or wade in the shallow water before the return trip.
60 min
Meeting point
If you book without transportation (option meetingpoint pier) we will meet you at Flamingos Seafood Kitchen | Restaurant on Carr. Puerto Juarez Carretera a Punta Sam Km. 3.5, Juárez, 77520 Cancún, Q.R.
End point
If you book without transportation (option meetingpoint pier) we will meet you at Flamingos Seafood Kitchen | Restaurant on Carr. Puerto Juarez Carretera a Punta Sam Km. 3.5, Juárez, 77520 Cancún, Q.R.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya with Snorkeling and Lunch
by Ocean Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$398Overview
This tour departs from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the Riviera Maya with round-trip transportation included, except when meeting at the pier. The total duration is between six and ten hours, depending on conditions and transfer times. Participants begin with a scenic boat ride to areas where whale sharks are commonly found. The boat activity itself lasts about five hours on average but can be longer depending on weather and whale shark locations. During the tour, guests have the opportunity to snorkel near whale sharks when conditions are safe and the animals’ behavior allows. Swimming alongside the whale sharks is not guaranteed and depends on safety considerations. While snorkeling, participants may also see dolphins, turtles, manta rays, vibrant coral reefs, and colorful fish. Expert bilingual guides provide safety instructions and information throughout the tour. After snorkeling, the boat anchors for about one hour in front of Playa Norte beach on Isla Mujeres. Here, guests can enjoy the white sand beach and clear turquoise waters. During this stop, a typical Caribbean lunch is served, including fish or shrimp ceviche, guacamole, and totopos. After lunch, guests can relax on the beach or wade in the shallow, warm water before returning to the departure point. The tour includes snorkel equipment, life jackets, coffee, bilingual guiding, and round-trip transportation from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or the Riviera Maya, except if meeting at the pier. The tour operates seasonally from June to mid-September. Participants should advise of any dietary restrictions at booking. Sunscreen should be applied only on exposed skin before the tour to protect coral reefs. The minimum age to join is three years old.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Whale Shark Snorkeling and Marine Life Viewing
The tour starts with a boat ride lasting about one hour to areas known for whale shark sightings. Guests may snorkel alongside whale sharks when conditions are safe, though swimming is not guaranteed. The guides also point out dolphins, turtles, manta rays, and vibrant coral reefs with colorful fish during snorkeling. Bilingual guides provide information and ensure safety throughout this part of the tour.
60 min
Lunch and Beach Stop at Playa Norte, Isla Mujeres
For the final stop, the boat anchors for about one hour in front of Playa Norte beach on Isla Mujeres. This location has white sand and clear turquoise water. Guests receive a Caribbean-style lunch featuring fish or shrimp ceviche, guacamole, and totopos. After eating, participants can relax on the beach or wade in the shallow water before the return trip.
60 min
Meeting point
If you book without transportation (option meetingpoint pier) we will meet you at Flamingos Seafood Kitchen | Restaurant on Carr. Puerto Juarez Carretera a Punta Sam Km. 3.5, Juárez, 77520 Cancún, Q.R.
End point
If you book without transportation (option meetingpoint pier) we will meet you at Flamingos Seafood Kitchen | Restaurant on Carr. Puerto Juarez Carretera a Punta Sam Km. 3.5, Juárez, 77520 Cancún, Q.R.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.