Activities

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

Hugo
From United States of America - June 2023

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Average
Overall rated
3/5

De ontmoeting met de walvishaaien zelf was heel gaaf en indrukwekkend. De tocht was erg oncomfortabel. We hadden op meerdere momenten storm en onweer ...
Roelof
From Netherlands - September 2022

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Geweldige ervaring, maar de prijs is belachelijk veel
M.VDA
From United States of America - August 2022

Travelled as a couple

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Supermooie tour, prachtige ervaring. Jammer genoeg gaf onze gids, naast de veiligheidsinstructies, niets van extra uitleg over de dieren wat dus best ...
Joris
From United States of America - August 2022

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Leuk: De walvis was geweldig. Reis leiding was top. Lunch was goed Ruk : De pick up locatie bestond niet meer. Er was geen ontbijt. Algemene rij ...
MB
From United States of America - August 2022

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Dit is een super ervaring! Dit moet je meemaken. Er zijn wel een paar zaken waar je extra rekening mee moet houden. Neem anti zeeziek pilletjes van te ...
Bram
From United States of America - July 2022

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Alleen de bootreis naar de plek waar de walvishaaien zwemmen is al heel leuk en mooi... Dan het zwemmen met zo'n enorm mooi beest is fantastische bele ...

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