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Swim with Whale Sharks in Cancun

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6 Hours Mobile ticket Pickup offered Offered in: German, English, Italian, French, Dutch
Overview

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.

What's Included
  1. Hotel pickup and drop-off
  2. Driver/guide
  3. Snacks
  4. Use of Snorkelling equipment
  5. Breakfast
  6. All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  7. Beverages
  1. Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  2. Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

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Punta sam ferry terminal located at the cargo ferry terminal as well

Start time

07:00 AM

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

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

What To Expect

We start our boat expedition traveling north for about 50 minutes to reach the feeding grounds. We´ll spend around 2.5 hours snorkeling and swimming with the whale sharks with a certified guide at all times. With a little luck, we´ll get to see some manta rays, too!
After this unique experience, we´ll provide sandwiches as we head back. We´ll stop at the north beach of Isla Mujeres for a delicious shrimp ceviche, guacamole and chips.
We will be back at Punta Sam around 1:00 pm.

Additional Info
  1. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  2. Public transportation options are available nearby
  3. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  4. Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  5. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  6. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  1. Children must be accompanied by an adult
  2. May be operated by a multilingual guide
  3. Not recommended for participants with back problems or for pregnant women
  4. It is not permitted to touch the whale sharks, the coral or any other marine life
  5. Important recommendations and bring with you: towel, change of clothes, swimming suit, sun shirt, sunglasses, sandals, and biodegradable sunblock.

Operated by DC Explorer Isla Mujeres

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  1. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
  2. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  3. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  4. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  5. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Product code: 24907P2

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