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Snorkeling with Whale Sharks - Isla Mujeres

Location Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
$255
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Whale Shark Discovery offers a unique opportunity to swim alongside the gentle giants of the sea in Mexico. This unforgettable experience takes place in the stunning waters surrounding Isla Mujeres, Isla Contoy, and Isla Holbox during the summer months.

  • 🐋 Swim with whale sharks in their natural habitat, with sightings 100% guaranteed!
  • ⏰ Enjoy a full-day tour lasting approximately 7 hours, with hotel pickup between 5am and 7am.
  • 🌊 Departure from Cancun allows you to explore the rich marine life of the Caribbean Sea.
  • 🍽️ A light breakfast is provided in Cancun, along with lunch during the tour.
  • 💧 Stay refreshed with complimentary bottled water, soft drinks, and beer throughout the day.
  • 👨‍🏫 Benefit from the expertise of experienced, bilingual guides fluent in English, Spanish, and French.
  • 🛥️ Travel on the best boats equipped with whale shark operating permits, ensuring a safe experience.
  • 🏊‍♂️ Full snorkeling gear is included, with options for a wetsuit rental available at an extra cost of $20.
  • 💵 Remember to bring 15 USD or 270 pesos for docking fees, not included in the tour price.
  • ☀️ Bring essentials like a swimsuit, towel, hat, sunglasses, and biodegradable sunblock to protect both you and the sharks.

Choosing Tinggly for gifting this adventure means opting for a sustainable experience that supports marine conservation. With instant e-delivery of vouchers, no expiration dates, and the freedom to choose from a variety of experiences, Tinggly makes it easy to share this magical journey with loved ones.

Snorkeling with Whale Sharks - Isla Mujeres
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
  • Experienced, bilingual guides: English, Spanish, French.
  • Light breakfast in Cancun
  • Bottled water, soft drinks and beer
  • Lunch
  • Full snorkeling gear
  • Round trip transportation from Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Tulum (air conditioned)
  • Best boats with whale shark operating permits
  • WetSuit instead of Life Jacket
  • Deck Use Fees

ℹ️ From June to September each year the largest fish in the world comes to the rich waters of the Caribbean, when you see these wonderful creatures you can only marvel at them.

We pick you up between 5am​ and 7am at your hotel (it must be located between Tulum/Cancun and Akumal/Playa del Carmen/Puerto Morelos).

The departure is from Cancun and you will return to the center at around ​3​PM​.

During the trip, our guide will give you some information on the day's program and on the marine biology of the whale shark and its habitat.

Once you've arrived at the marina, you'll have some free time to
relax and have breakfast. We'll then take the boat out in search of whale sharks.

As soon as we've spotted them, you can swim with them. There will be no more than 2 snorkelers per guide.

We'll make an extra snorkeling stop on our way to Isla Mujeres for lunch. You'll then have free time to relax on Isla Mujeres fantastic Playa Norte. We'll be back at the marina by 3:30 pm.
Remember to take 15USD or 270 pesos for shipping (Not included in the sale price)
+20USD if you want a shorty and not a life jacket.

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Swimsuit and towel
  • A swimming t-shirt to protect you from the sun, this way we protect the sharks by moderating the use of suntan lotion
  • Hat and sunglasses
  • Wetsuit if you have one. If you want to rent one once in the tour it will cost you $20
  • Camera
  • Biodegradable sunblock (please apply before the tour starts)
  • Please note that your pickup time in the morning will depend on where you are staying. The time will be confirmed after reservation.
  • For bookings made between 1st and 15th September, we will need to confirm that whale sharks are int he area before confirming your pickup.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Snorkeling with Whale Sharks - Isla Mujeres

    Location Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
    $255
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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