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Top 13 Whale Watching Tours in Cancún

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Whale Shark Adventure in Isla Mujeres and Cancun

Whale Shark Adventure in Isla Mujeres and Cancun - The 6-hour plan: Black Pearl dock to the Caribbean search

1.Whale Shark Adventure in Isla Mujeres and Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 951 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $155Our pick

Small-group whale shark snorkeling from Isla Mujeres to the Caribbean with guides, gear, snacks, lunch, and real wildlife rules.

“Aidan and Charlie were incredible. The captain put us on the whale shark and the guide got us in position to view it. They gave very clear instructions on what to expect and what to do in the water. It resulted in an epic experience for all.”

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Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya

Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya - Isla Contoy: Where Whale Shark Chances Meet Reef Snorkeling

2.Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 929 reviews · 6 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $199

Swim with whale sharks near Cancun on a small-group tour with hotel pickup, Isla Contoy snorkeling, Playa Norte lunch, and reef-safe rules.

“Yes you have to get up early. Yes it’s a long ride in the van and on the boat. Yes you might get seasick. They have dramamine, so take it if you think necessary. Yes Mother Nature is unpredictable with weather, waves, and wild animals. Yes, it’s an experience of a lifetime. A dozen or so whale sharks all around us. Humbling and magnificent. Whale shark season is over the summer months and we hit it right in the middle. Captain Nando, Jose, and our guide Dori NAILED it. Guides in water with you entire time. I understand conditions vary on every experience, but our day was 10/10. On ride…”

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Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya

Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya - Isla Mujeres Lunch Break: Playa Norte Time and Food on the Boat

3.Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 916 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $160

Small-group whale shark snorkeling off the Yucatán from Cancun or Riviera Maya, with hotel pickup and lunch; dock tax extra.

“Overall an amazing experience Fully communicated everything we needed to know prior.. The transportation they provided was punctual and friendly. Our tour guide for the excursion, Naare, the captain and the snorkel guide were fantastic and was able to find a large group of whale sharks to snorkel with. The fresh guacamole and ceviche tasted delicious. Couldn’t have had a better day! I would highly recommend following the suggestion of either Dramamine patch or pill prior as others became a bit sea sick.”

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Whale Shark Swimming and Isla Mujeres Beach Tour

Whale Shark Swimming and Isla Mujeres Beach Tour - The in-water swim format: 2 to 3 turns in pairs

4.Whale Shark Swimming and Isla Mujeres Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 399 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $210

Swim with whale sharks near Cancun plus Playa Norte on Isla Mujeres, with early pickup, guided pair swims, and ceviche included.

“I wish I could give 10 stars rather than 5! Herbert & Angel were world-class. Two of us get pretty seasick, which made us nervous, but we were totally fine! From heading out, to docking up at the marina, every minute was better than we could have imagined. We were hesitant to leave the resort, but we couldn't be more glad that we did! It was certainly an experience we will never forget. We felt so safe and well-informed. We each swam multiple times with multiple sharks -- truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. The stop at Isla de Mujeres to swim at the beach was also breathtaking, but…”

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Cancún: Swim with Whale Sharks

Cancún: Swim with Whale Sharks - Isla Contoy Reserve: The No-Guarantee Search That Makes the Day Real

5.Swim with Whale Sharks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 380 reviews · 7 - 7.5 hours · from $160

Swim with whale sharks near Isla Contoy from Cancun with a small group, expert naturalist guides, lunch onboard, and chances at dolphins and turtles.

“This was such a magical experience, the guides were excellent, ensured everyone had a great time and had their up close shark experience. It felt incredibly safe and the ceviche served was really top notch! An added bonus of seeing dolphins playing and leaping in the ocean. Would highly recommend this experience, you won't regret it.”

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Cancun Whale Shark Encounter

Cancun Whale Shark Encounter - Sterilized gear and bilingual guidance: the safety side that makes photos possible

6.Cancun Whale Shark Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $210

Half-day Punta Sam whale shark swim with hotel pickup, sterilized gear, Playa Norte snorkeling, and ceviche on Isla Mujeres.

“great experience from pick up to drop off. Captain Angel and Sailor Manuel made the experience unforgetable. Ceviche and sandwich was delicious. Overall, it was amazing! thank you again Manuel for being an awesome guide!”

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Swim with Whale Shark from Isla Mujeres and Cancun

Swim with Whale Shark from Isla Mujeres and Cancun - Swim with whale sharks: what the guided system feels like

7.Swim with Whale Shark from Isla Mujeres and Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $161

Swim with whale sharks from Isla Mujeres: small-group swim time, coral reef snorkeling, and North Beach ceviche with pickup.

“Had a great experience with this crew. Put us right on the whale sharks, and manta rays. There were so many in the area it made finding them easy. At the end of the trip we anchored off N. beach, swam and had fresh made ceviche. The trip was a 10/10 for me.”

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From Cancún: Half-Day Snorkeling with Whale Sharks

From Cancún: Half-Day Snorkeling with Whale Sharks - Getting out of Cancun: van time and the Punta Sam speedboat run

8.From Cancún: Half-Day Snorkeling with Whale Sharks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 8 hours · from $175

Swim with gentle whale sharks off Cancun in a small group, then enjoy snacks and lunch on Isla Mujeres' Playa Norte.

“Décevant le guide n’a fait aucun effort d’écoute et de compréhension vis à vis de nos différents demandes aux cours de la journée. La visite avec les requins baleines s’effectue pas groupe de deux personnes ce qui laisse peu de possibilités de savourer le moment. Le repas servis sur place dans le bateau et totalement irrespectueux vis à vis du prix que nous avons laissé ( servi dans un petit pots avec 3 chips et un véhicule) je déconseille fortement”

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Whale Shark Adventure from Isla Mujeres

Whale Shark Adventure from Isla Mujeres - Price and What $176 Covers (And Why It’s Not Just a Ticket)

9.Whale Shark Adventure from Isla Mujeres

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 6 hours · from $176

Snorkel with whale sharks off Isla Mujeres on a small 6-hour trip with gear, guide, and included dock fees during May–Sep.

“Treffpunkt ist bei Dock 3, nehmt vorher etwas gegen Seekrankheit auch wenn ihr damit normalerweise keine Probleme habt und lange Ärmel helfen gegen Sonnenbrand”

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Private Whale shark Ecofriendly tour from Cancun

Private Whale shark Ecofriendly tour from Cancun - Early Pickup and the Hotel Zone Advantage

10.Private Whale shark Ecofriendly tour from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $895

Private whale shark snorkeling from Cancun with a biologist guide, Hotel Zone pickup, lunch, and eco-minded safety practices.

“Fantastic trip! We were lucky enough to swim twice with a magnificent whale shark; although we did jump in a third time, but I didn’t see the whale shark. :)”

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Whale Shark & Manta Ray Snorkel -(May-Sept) Only 10pp per Boat

Whale Shark & Manta Ray Snorkel -(May-Sept) Only 10pp per Boat - Meeting at 7:45–7:50 AM: how your day really starts

11.Whale Shark & Manta Ray Snorkel -(May-Sept) Only 10pp per Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $160

Isla Mujeres small-group snorkeling for whale sharks and manta rays, with expert guides, gear, lunch, and wildlife stops on a 7-hour day.

“The hard work of the guides paid off and we were able to find and swim with the whale sharks. I understand they cannot control if the sharks are around that day or not, but they adjusted the start time of our trip so we would have a better chance of finding the animals. Their communication was very clear.”

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Small Group Whale Shark Encounter – 10 years in business

Small Group Whale Shark Encounter - 10 years in business - Playa Norte Snorkeling: How the Encounter Plays Out

12.Small Group Whale Shark Encounter – 10 years in business

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $199

Small-group whale shark snorkeling from Cancun with early pickup, breakfast, gear, included photos, and Isla Mujeres ceviche for a bucket-list day.

“We had a wonderful experience!!! We received a text the night before letting us know what time our pick up was from the hotel. The weather was beautiful there were over 50 whales at the location. We were told it was the best day of the season so far. All 10 of us on the boat had Interaction with the whales. Everyone gets 2 jumps into the water with the whales. We were given sandwiches, water or soda as a snack. We then went to gorgeous Isla Mujeres. Where you could get out of the boat and swim. We were served a delicious lunch of guacamole, ceviche, and fresh fruit…”

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Cancun Whale Shark Experience with Snorkel & Transportation

Cancun Whale Shark Experience with Snorkel & Transportation - Getting There From Cancun: Pickup, Start Time, and the Speedboat Reality

13.Cancun Whale Shark Experience with Snorkel & Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $210

Swim with whale sharks off Isla Contoy from Cancun, with hotel pickup, breakfast, ceviche lunch, reef time, and Playa Norte stop.

“This was a great experience!! We loved our guide Juan. He had a great personality and went above and beyond in trying to help us all get up close and see the whale sharks and swim with them. You get two opportunities to swim along side them. I know we would like Read more”

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