Menu
Cart

Cancun whale shark snorkelling tour

4.4/5
160 reviews

Snorkelling with whale sharks is a bucket-list experience, and with sightings guaranteed just off the shores of Cancun, you'll experience a close-up animal encounter like no other. You'll snorkel in couples with these gentle giants who come to these waters from June to September to feed and mate.

The morning begins with a light continental breakfast at our private marina, where you'll then step on board our 10-metre fast boat to sail out to where you'll be able to snorkel with whale sharks. There'll be no more than ten guests on board to guarantee enough time snorkelling in pairs, and once we reach the area, you'll have two hours to swim with these huge sea creatures.

Next, we'll drop you off at the picture-postcard Playa Norte beach, where you'll be able to relax and have a light lunch of ceviche directly in the shallow water. We'll then return to the marina on the mainland.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Riviera Maya / Playa del Carmen
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Language:German, English, French, Dutch, Polish
Printed ticket only

Additional features

Meal included
Entrance fees included
Smaller group size
Guided tour
Instant confirmation
Hotel pick up

Why you’ll love this…

  • Swim with whale sharks
  • Guaranteed sightings
  • Limited numbers to guarantee plenty of snorkelling time
  • Once-in-a-lifetime experience
  • Drop off at Playa Norte for lunch

Important to know

  • This excursion runs from June to September
  • A port tax of USD 20.00 per person is not included and must be paid directly at check-in.
  • Due to the safety of the animals, it is prohibited to apply sun cream before entering the water. We recommend applying it two hours prior to activity
  • Please use biodegradable sun cream
  • Wetsuit and full-face mask rental is available for an additional USD 15.00
  • Touching whale sharks can scare them or make them feel stressed, which in turn can disrupt their natural behaviour – we definitely don't want that. We want to make sure your experience respects the animals as much as possible, so let's do everything we can to look after these gentle giants. When you're in the water with them, please keep a safe distance away
  • Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
  • Not suitable for families with small children
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
  • Not suitable for guests who can't swim
  • Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 48-hours in advance to receive a full refund.
  • Bring a towel
  • Bring a hat
  • Subject to weather conditions
  • Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Transport
  • Light lunch and breakfast
  • Snorkelling equipment

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV


What people say about this experience

4.4/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 160 reviews


Review categories

Safety

4.2/5

Service

4.2/5

Staff

5/5

Value for money

3.8/5


62%
26%
9%
3%
1%

Sort by:

  • K

    Krystian

    Travelled with family


    12 July 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Absolutely one of a kind experience. Is was fantastic for our family. Fair play to Martin for speaking 3 languages.

  • S

    Shannah

    Travelled with family


    10 July 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    The staff were excellent. Particularly the captain and the guide on our boat. They worked so hard to make sure that we all got to see the whale sharks and felt safe in the water, even if we were inexperienced and nervous.

  • W

    White

    Travelled as a couple


    5 July 2026
    4.2

    United Kingdom

    Amazing experiance to see the whale sharks, but couldnt go in and swim with them as lead to believe as couldnt jump in off side,wanted to go down steps to get in ,told them that and it was not offered, so really dissapointed and didnt go in

  • D

    Dominique

    Solo traveller


    25 June 2026
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    Whole experience was unforgettable. However the only fault I can give it is not being able to wear sun cream at all, even a few hours before going into the water and with reef safe sun cream. I burnt very badly.

  • W

    Whale of a Time

    Travelled as a couple


    6 June 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    If I could put 100 out of 10 I would have done….this was the best trip we have ever done to swim with whale sharks in the wild is truly amazing and Oscar the tour Guide and the whole team were fabulous lots of love from 2 very very happy people 👍👍😎😎🤪🤪❤️❤️

  • K

    Kath

    Solo traveller


    13 July 2026
    4.2

    France

    Magnifique expérience. ********** prise en charge. Je regrette juste l’équipement proposé dans le package qu’il n’est pas adapté pour moi : tuba et masque trop grand.