Private Whale Shark Ecofriendly Tour from Riviera Maya

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Swim and snorkel with the largest fish on the planet during a private whale shark tour from Cozumel or Playa del Carmen. Ideal for nature lovers, this one-in-a-lifetime experience comes with a naturalist guide, who can shed light on the biology and behaviors of the whale sharks.

Swim alongside whale sharks on a private tour in the Yucatan
Relish the chance to swim with up to 50 whale sharks at one time
Letting someone else drive lets you soak up the scenery of the Riviera Maya
Hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don’t have to find a meeting point

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Bottled water
Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment
Bilingual guide

Alcoholic Beverages
Personal expenses
Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up all the travelers in Riviera Maya Hotels

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

05/23/2026 - 09/17/2026
Monday - Sunday : 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

What To Expect

Riviera Maya

VNV Marina

Parque Nacional Isla Contoy

Playa Norte

VNV Marina

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
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

We use mouth covers all the time.
We use gel antibacterial.
We wash our hands every 30 minutes.
We do not touch our face, noise, and mount.
We say “Hello” with 1.5 mts of distance.
We take the temperature to our employees every day.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.