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Swimming with the Whale shark in Cancun is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for 3 main reasons: it's the biggest fish on Earth, only a few places around the world offer the chance to swim face-to-face with them, it's a seasonal tour. So if you're lucky enough to be around Cancun and Riviera Maya in the right time, and you are willing to live this activity, you better make sure to do it with an experienced, trustworthy local operator. Captains and crew are highly trained, and we offer small group tours only (10 people per boat).

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Cancun Whale Shark Small Group Tour on Spacious Boat w Transport

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Experience the magic of Cancun’s underwater world on a snorkeling day tour that takes you to see turtles, the reef, statues, and a shipwreck—all in just one day. This tour is perfect for beginners and nervous swimmers, with a friendly guide by your side to make sure you feel at ease.Swimming in Cancun’s crystal-clear waters offers vibrant marine life, stunning coral reefs, and a sense of serenity that’s truly dreamy.

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5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Small Group Whale Shark Encounter - 12 years in business

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Explore the Rio Secreto Nature Reserve near Playa del Carmen on this excursion, where you swim and wade in one of Mexico's most spectacular underground caves, then enjoy a buffet lunch. Upgrade to add transfers from select Cancun and Playa Mujeres hotels. You can also opt to add the Tulum ruins, Puerto Morelos, or the plus package featuring a bike ride, a rappel, and a walk in a dry cave.

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Rio Secreto Underground River Tour with Crystal Caves

3 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Private Whale Shark Tour from Cancun

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Diving in Cancun for Certified Divers | 2 Dives | All Inclusive

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Isla Mujeres Cruise with Beach Club, Snorkel, Lunch and Open Bar

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Whale Shark Swimming and Isla Mujeres Beach Tour

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Learn the basics of scuba without the hassle of a lengthy expensive course—and enjoy two separate dives in the open ocean—with this beginners' scuba experience. Begin with a theory class then learn some basic techniques in the safety of a pool before hopping aboard the boat for your real-world dives. Spend one exploring the Cancun Underwater Museum of Art and the second on some unspoiled reef.

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Diving in the Mexican Caribbean for Beginners 2 Tanks 2 Dives

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Cancun Jungle Tour: Drive Your Own Speedboat & Reef Snorkel

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Dive into Cancun’s crystal-clear waters to explore the Underwater Museum (MUSA) and the vibrant Manchones Reef, perfect for beginners. Begin your scuba adventure with a personalized pool session led by a certified PADI instructor, ensuring you feel confident and prepared. With small groups and tailored guidance, this experience offers a safe, fun, and unforgettable introduction to the underwater world.

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Scuba Diving Under Water Museum and Reef for beginners

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Explore some of Cancun's most stunning seascapes during this small-group shipwreck swim and snorkel tour. Paddle over tropical fish, coral reefs, wrecks, and maybe even sea turtles over the course of the day. Upgrade to add transfers from Cancun or Puerto Morelos hotels. You can also beat the crowds with an early tour, get extra attention on a beginner tour, or enjoy seasonal special offers. All packages exclude dock tax.

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Family Snorkeling Cancun with transportation

2 hours 40 minutesFree Cancellation

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Enjoy four magical experiences for one fantastic price when you book this adrenaline-fueled combo tour. Soar through the treetops on a thrilling 6-zip line tour; put your quad driving skills to work; take a pleasant horseback ride through the lights and shadows of the jungle, and dive into the cool waters of a Mayan cenote. For greater comfort, the package includes lunch, flavored water and transfers.

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Horseback riding with ATV, zip lines and cenote, lunch and transfer

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Explore the Yucatan, without the pressure of planning and organizing how to get there, with this group trip to the region's highlights. Enjoy a comprehensive itinerary that includes the Tulum archaeological site, a cenote, and a snorkeling session around a coral reef in the Caribbean Sea. Relax knowing the whole day is taken care of, with pickup and drop-off from your hotel, transportation between activities, lunch, and more.

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Tulum, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote & Mayan Ceremony

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Soar high above the shimmering sea and towering hotels of Cancun during an exhilarating 30-minute Cancun Parasailing Adventure. See the resort’s most spectacular sights from a unique perspective and fly with a friend in a parasail that comfortably seats two passengers. Feel your adrenaline levels soar as you launch into the air and gaze at the sprawling city during your exciting experience.

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Cancun Parasailing Adventure

30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Cancun’s waters offer year-round opportunities to swim and dive with different shark species depending on the season. Cancun shark diving tours let you snorkel with whale sharks from June to September, where you can swim alongside the world's largest fish in open water. From November to February, you may spot bull sharks along with other marine animals. Tours typically include boat transportation, snorkeling or diving equipment, and expert guides who ensure safe and ethical interactions.

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Yes, Cancun shark-diving tours are worth it. There are few places in the world where you can safely dive with whale sharks, and the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Cancun is one of them. Whether it's your first or fifth time diving with these massive mammals—they can reach up to 60 feet (18.2 meters) long—you'll be hosted by a local diving crew who know where to go, and when to go. Most shark-diving tours also include safety demonstrations, light refreshments, and some include land-based beach tours as well.

Per one customer who booked the Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya, "Absolutely an amazing experience! We offered our daughter a graduation party, our trip and she chose the trip! Thank goodness!! The whale sharks, the turtles, the dolphins and clear blue Waters were absolutely beautiful. The boat ride was also fun and the drivers in the crew were wonderful. Arrion's passion and love for the sea is infectious and was so kind and supportive to new divers! freshly made guacamole and fresh salad was amazing.!!! Definitely would recommend it! How many memories made with family! I wouldn't trade it for the world!!!"

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To fully enjoy Cancun shark-diving tours, wait for the captain’s go-ahead before you jump in the water. Bring cash for tips and/or nature reserve fees (if they’re not included in the tour price). If you tend to get cold easily, ask your crew if they have a wetsuit you can borrow or rent. The water here is relatively warm, but if you’re in it for an extended period of time, and you’re diving deep below the surface, it can get chilly fast.

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