Private Whale Shark Tour from Cancun

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Cancun, Mexico

7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

This private whale shark snorkeling tour from Cancun maximizes your time alongside these large fish. You won't have to spend time waiting for other parties, and direct pickup and drop-off from your hotel takes care of your transportation, too. In addition to the tour, you'll enjoy a light lunch along the beach to keep your energy levels up.

Skip the equipment rentals since snorkeling gear is included
Enjoy the privacy of having your own boat for your group
Learn about marine life in the Cancun area from your guide
Try local flavors during lunch along the shores of Isla Mujeres

What's Included

Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional multi-lingual guide
Light lunch and snacks
Soft drinks, water and beers on board
Snorkel gear
Air-conditioned vehicle

Entrance fee - Whale shark protected area

$15.00 per person
Government Fees

$10.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick-up is available at Cancun, Puerto Morelos ans Costa mujeres hotels, 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.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
It is recommended that you bring sunscreen, a swimsuit, an underwater camera and a hat
Note: Price displayed is per boat. One adult equals one boat. Select 1 adult at checkout to book a boat for up to 6 people
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for child aged 9 and under
Infants must sit on laps

Infant seats available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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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Reviews

4.9

based on 12 reviews

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Great Family Excursion

Danielle_B, Jul 2025

This was a wonderful experience for our family. We each got in the water with the whale sharks multiple times. The extra cost of the private tour was well worth the price. If we had been in a much larger group, we would only have been able to get in the water twice at most and may not have been able to see the animals nearly as well. We got some cool video of the experience as well! Captain Pablo and Guide Carlos were informative and attentive. We accidentally left our shoes on the boat, and Pablo personally delivered them to our hotel after the tour. It was great, and I highly recommend this tour and this company!

Has to be the best no doubt!

Sophia_T, Aug 2021

Best value. Great people. Great for small groups :) they catered the trip to how we’re were feeling and what we wanted to do most. Made us feel very safe with no worries coming into the water. Super professional and fun guides during the whole process.