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Cancun Whale Shark Snorkelling Tour

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£171.00

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 15.00 per person 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
Wet suit and full mask are available to rent at a cost of USD 15.00
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
This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 48-hours in advance to receive a full refund.

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

Peter
From Germany - July 2023

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Alles Top.
Jennifer
From Germany - September 2022

Travelled with family

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Der Ausflug an sich ist ja schon nicht günstig, dass dann aber nochmal 50 Dollar für Bilder verlangt werden ist etwas unverschämt, 10 dlar waren OK, a ...
Stefan
From Germany - July 2022

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

-Beschreibung gehört definitiv geändert & Preis reduziert, viel zu teuer -Hinfahrt zur Schnorchelstelle mind. 1Std30min. Jeder nur 2x ca. 3min schnor ...
Ezechiel
From Germany - July 2022

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Man sollte vorab empfehlen, Tabletten gegen Übelkeit einzupacken. Der genaue Ablauf sollte vorab vermittelt werden. Dass nicht alle mit den Walhaien s ...
Julia
From Germany - June 2022

Travelled with a group of friends

18 - 24 years old

Average
Overall rated
3/5

Das beste an diesem Trip waren diese unglaublich schönen Tiere! Mit ihnen zu schnorcheln war einfach magisch! Das wars dann aber leider auch schon. An ...
Anonymous
From Germany - September 2021

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Sehr schöne Tour, allerdings waren die Wetterbedingungen nicht optimal. Sofern zu viel Wellen und Wind vorhanden sind, ist die Sicht unter Wasser extr ...

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