There are 10 countries in the whole world where you can see whale sharks and Mexico is one of them! Here we are going to be focusing on the ones that start in Cancun. Remember that the best time to see whale sharks from Cancun is from May to September.
If you have never seen a whale shark before this is something that has to be on your bucket list. When my husband and I did our tour it was one of the coolest experiences and I can’t recommend doing it enough.
Cancun Whale Shark Tours
Cancún: Swim with Whale Sharks
Price: $175 per person
Duration: 7 hours
Rating: 4.7/5
Includes:
- Comfortable transportation to the boat (Club Wagon or Suburban with AC)
- Professional bilingual guide (biologist or naturalist)
- Small group of 10 or less
- Lunch and soda
- Snorkeling Equipment
- 100% guaranteed to swim with the biggest fish in the world
Riviera Maya: Whale Shark Encounter
Price: $171 per person
Duration: 7.5 hours
Rating: 4.8/5
Includes:
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Tulum, Playa del Carmen, or Cancun
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Boat trip with shaded area, first-aid kit, GPS, and VHF radio
- Professional PADI guide
- Snorkel equipment and life jacket
- Anti-dizziness medicine and natural options
- Welcome sandwich, fruit, sweet bread, coffee, milk, and natural orange juice
- Lunch
- Water and soft drinks all day
Whale Shark Safari Snorkeling Tour
Price: $200 per person
Duration: 8 hours
Rating: 4.8/5
Includes:
- Snorkeling with the whale sharks
- All snorkeling gear along with a life jacket
- Breakfast at the departure point
- Snacks, meal, and refreshments on board
- Information about whale sharks
- Professional multi-lingual guide (biologist or naturalist)
- Entrance fees
- Boat transfer on a spacious and fully equipped boat
- A small group of students, ensuring personalized attention
- Comfortable transportation from your hotel (van with AC)
From Cancun: Half-Day Snorkeling with Whale Sharks
Price: $145 per person
Duration: 6-8 hours
Rating: 4.4/5
Includes:
- Entrance fees
- Bilingual guide
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Water and soft drinks
- Snorkeling gear (mask, lifejacket and fins)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Small-Group Eco Friendly: Whale Sharks tour in Cancun & Riviera Maya
Price: $144 per person
Duration: 7 hours
Rating: 4.5/5
Includes:
- Bilingual biologist/naturalist guide
- Lunch
- Water and soft drinks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Use of snorkeling equipment (life jacket, visor, fins, snorkel)
Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya
Price: $179 per person
Duration: 7 hours
Rating: 4.5/5
Includes:
- Round Transportation with AC
- Continental Breakfast(pastries, coffee, juice, fresh fruit)
- Drinks(water, softdrinks)
- Fish or Shrimp Ceviche with totopos & guacamole(please advise of dietary restrictions)
- Snorkel equipment & Life Jacket
Whale Shark Tour from Cancun and Playa Del Carmen
Price: $142.57 per person
Duration: 6 hours
Rating: 4.5/5
Includes:
- Bilingual Guide
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Water and soft drinks
- Snorkeling gear
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (not included in without transportation option)
Swim with Whale Sharks in Cancun
Price: $200 per person
Duration: 6 hours
Rating: 4.5/5
Includes:
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Beverages
- Snacks
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Use of Snorkeling equipment
- Breakfast
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Dayna Brockbank is a travel and language-learning blogger who has lived around the world but has now settled in Nice, France. She speaks 3 languages at varying levels of fluency: Spanish, Italian, and French, and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Spanish Education. She and her husband focus on making travel part of life by living cheaply and traveling on a budget.