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Eco Whale Shark Encounter

Cancun, Mexico
  • 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

If swimming alongside a shark isn’t enough, this Cancun experience offers a backdrop of beautiful Caribbean islands, too. Taking place between Isla Mujeres and Isla Contoy, the encounter allows you to swim in waters where whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins, and turtles abound. Your group is split into pairs for the encounter, with each pair supervised by a guide for close-up attention around the marine life.
  • Relax with round-trip transportation and hotel pickup from your Cancun hotel
  • Stay safe aboard the boat with life jackets provided by the crew
  • Enter the water multiple times during the shark encounter trip
  • Enjoy complimentary snacks and water as you travel

What's Included

  • Round transportation
  • Lifejacket and Snorkeling equipment
  • Certified guides Bilingual crew
  • 2 to 3 swims per person with the whale shark
  • Water and soft drinks
  • Swim at Playa Norte
  • Snacks
  • Tips
  • surcharge on docks and marine parks
    $25.00 per person
  • Use of Scuba equipment
    Diving suit and towels
  • Photos

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

It is important to contact us by phone or email to assign a pick-up time and location.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Ticket Redemption Point

77420 Punta Sam, Q.R., Mexico

What To Expect

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Isla Mujeres

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Likely to Sell Out

From $452.00

per group (up to 2)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 66 days in advance.

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