Private Whale Shark Tour from Playa del Carmen
The whale shark snorkel tour in Cancun, Mexico is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim with the world's largest fish. Our experienced guides provide an intimate, eco-conscious experience that emphasizes the importance of conservation. With only small group tours, guests have an exclusive chance to observe and interact with these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
A private tour is the best way to do it, avoiding delays caused by other travelers and maximize the chances of jumping into the water with the sharks for you your family, or friends.
Options
Private tour 1 to 4 people
Pickup included
What's included in Private Whale Shark Tour from Playa del Carmen
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Punta Sam
The time of the private van transfer to Punta Sam from Tulum or Playa del Carmen hotels takes around 2 hours. An express breakfast is ready at the port of fruits, sweet bread, waters, and coffee. Here the guide will provide the tour explanation and rules you must follow during the activity. Then you must get ready with your swimsuit and jump into the boat to start the tour.
Isla Contoy
From Punta Sam, we navigate to the surrounding of Isla Contoy in the search of whale sharks. Near this Island, we will jump into the sea to swim beside the giant sharks
Isla Mujeres
Once you swim with the whale sharks, the boat will head to Playa Norte at Isla Mujeres for lunch. Lunch is fresh fish ceviche, chicken sandwiches, snacks, sodas, water, and beers.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Whale shark protected area
- Port facility usage
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick-up is available at Playa del Carmen, please add the hotel name to the reservation, and we will confirm the pickup time one day before tour day, and give a phone number where we can reach you by WhatsApp message. IMPORTANT: The port fee & whale shark natural protected area entrance are not included in the price, the price is USD 30 per person, these federal fees must be paid in cash at the port, bring cash there is no ATM in the port.
