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Swim with Whale Sharks in Cancun

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If you've never heard of a whale shark, this 6-hour, small-group tour will offer a thrilling, witness the longest fish in the world, who happens to also be completely harmless and curious. Whale sharks allow humans to observe and swim around them at a close distance. The tour begins with a morning pickup from your Cancun or Playa del Carmen hotel and a 50-minute boat ride out to the whale sharks' feeding grounds, where an expert guide enters the water with you. Enjoy snacks and on board and stopover on beautiful Isla Mujeres on your return. Round-trip transport from your Cancun or Playa del Carmen hotel, equipment, beverages and snacks, and snorkel equipment are all included.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
  • Snacks
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Breakfast
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Beverages
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Departure Point

Punta Sam, Q.R., Mexico Punta sam ferry terminal located at the cargo ferry terminal as well

We will pick up at your hotel lobby and will inform pick up time the day before

Return Details

Punta Sam, Q.R., Mexico Punta sam ferry terminal located at the cargo ferry terminal as well

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multilingual guide
  • Not recommended for participants with back problems or for pregnant women
  • It is not permitted to touch the whale sharks, the coral or any other marine life
  • Important recommendations and bring with you: towel, change of clothes, swimming suit, sun shirt, sunglasses, sandals, and biodegradable sunblock.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Stef090
25 Aug 2022
Excursion des requins baleines via DC Explorer sur Isla Mujejes. J'ai été déçu par mon expérience car pour 150 dollars, on aurait pu espérer davantage. Et pourtant, j'ai bien vu un requin baleine ! Quelques explications pour que vous sachiez à quoi vous attendre. On nous demande d'arriver sur site à 7H pour un petit-déjeuner à la Marina. Celui-ci s'éternise jusqu'à 8H. Ensuite, départ en bateau avec 10 personnes et 2 pour le Staff. Après 1 H/1H30, on arrive sur site en pleine mer où 40 bateaux sont déjà présents (à peu près 60 bateaux en tout par la suite). Les bateaux tournent en rond pour trouver un requin baleine. Dès qu'ils en aperçoivent un, 2 plongeurs avec un membre du Staff sautent du bateau pour rejoindre le requin baleine. D'autres plongeurs sautent bien entendu des autres bateaux et cela fait beaucoup de personnes autour d'un seul requin baleine. Chaque binôme dispose d'environ 2 minutes pour l'observation avant de laisser sa place au binôme suivant. Dès que que les 5 binômes sont passés, retour à Isla Mujejes pour un arrêt à Playa Norte avec détente dans l'eau et dégustation d'un ceviche. En bref, on reste 2 minutes dans l'eau avec le requin baleine et une multitude d'autres plongeurs pour 2 à 3 heures d'aller-retour et 1 bonne heure d'attente dans le bateau lors de la plongée des autres binômes. D'où ma déception et sans parler du respect pour l'animal... Cette activité est à repenser pour qu'elle devienne un moment magique et pas un attrape-touristes...
N5039MYjanm
11 Aug 2022
Don’t pay 80$ for your photo’s.. they never sent us the pictures we paid for!!!! We bought the pictures but never received the link leading to the files, numerous contacts with the company but unanswered. SCAM
Michelle R
12 Jul 2022
I booked this opportunity at the last minute and went solo because none of my friends were brave enough to join with me. Upon arrival we received a delicious continental breakfast which was clearly made fresh. There was an absolutely amazing poundcake that I could eat every day! When it was time to leave for our excursion, I was lucky enough to be paired with Sergio and Javier, the best tour guide and captain I could have hoped for. Sergio made sure I felt comfortable in the water and got the most amazing video of me swimming with the whale sharks! I took in a bit of saltwater with my first jump and Sergio helped me recover and get ready for a second jump so that I didn’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity! He stayed by my side the entire time to be sure I was safe and comfortable. Making my safety a number one priority but also getting such an amazing video was above and beyond what I could ever ask for! Our captain Javier really took his job seriously. The almost 1 hour ride out to the whale sharks was quite choppy that day and he made sure we were positioned on the boat for optimum comfort. Once we got to the Whale Shark area Captain Javier was quite focused on the safety of both us as passengers as well as the whale sharks. On the way back to shore we could see him relax a little bit and his personality really shined through! I appreciated that proper balance of focus when needed and fun when the time called for it. Sergio made the most amazing ceviche I’ve ever had and we stopped at Isla Mujeres for about 30 minutes to enjoy the view and an amazing light lunch. I highly recommend this tour company and strongly encourage you to pay for their pictures and video and focus on the moment! Sure you can bring your own GoPro but you want to enjoy this experience with your own eyes and not looking through a tiny lens. I am really glad I spent the extra money on the pictures they provided they were fantastic and worth every penny!
This tour in Cancun is organized by DC Explorer Isla Mujeres

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