CANCÚN · MEXICO
The best of the Mexican Caribbean.
The 15 most-booked whale shark swims out of Cancún. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and who runs it, so you can pick before you land.
Small-group whale shark snorkeling near Isla Mujeres with Caribbean boat time, guided water turns, and included lunch and snacks.
Most Popular“Absolutely no signage to show where to check in at the dock for this activity - this could be easily fixed”
Swim with whale sharks near Isla Contoy and relax at Playa Norte. Small-group boat day includes lunch, snacks, hotel transfers, and more.
“Swimming alongside a whale shark is incredible. It’s such a big and beautiful animal! This tour company is very communicative. I received a reminder the night before the tour and a message the morning of. I have dietary needs, and they were very responsive before the tour, through the app, letting me know food options.…”
Small-group whale shark snorkeling from Cancun and Riviera Maya with a marine biologist guide, Isla Mujeres lunch, and hotel pickup.
“It was an amazing experience and the staff were great! Just seeing these wonderful animals was enough, but if you want the full experience you should be a strong swimmer to keep up with the whale sharks. I am 60 and in good shape but had difficulty keeping up. My son who is 28 had…”
Swim with whale sharks near Cancun, then unwind at Isla Mujeres Playa Norte with ceviche. Hotel pickup, gear, and guided turns.
“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,…”
Small-group whale shark snorkeling from Cancún in Isla Contoy waters, with naturalist guides, lunch, and chances for dolphins and sea turtles.
Half-day whale shark snorkeling from Cancun with hotel pickup, small group limits, sterilized gear, and a Playa Norte beach break.
“The swim itself was amazing. Geovanny our guide helped us get close to the whale sharks and take good photos and videos with his gopro. He was very patient with those not so able swimmers on our boat - you need to be able to swim to keep up with the fast moving animals. Miguel,…”
Swim with whale sharks off Isla Mujeres on a guided 6-hour tour from Cancun. Small groups, snorkeling stop, ceviche lunch, drinks.
“Great value, I was worried as it was one of the cheapest out there and we booked last minute. Worry I needed not, it was seamless. The driver was on time and the vehicle was clean and cool. The team on the dock were super efficient and again seamless. The captain and guide were excellent,…”
Snorkel in the Caribbean with whale sharks from Cancun, then enjoy lunch on Isla Mujeres. Small group, gear included, extra fees apply.
“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…”
Snorkel with whale sharks off Isla Mujeres on a small-group 6-hour trip. Gear, dock fees, food, and soft drinks included.
“Perfekter Schnorchelausflug”
Private whale shark snorkel from Cancun with a biologist guide, included gear and lunch, plus hotel pickup in the Hotel Zone.
“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. :)”
Isla Mujeres whale shark and manta ray snorkel on a small 10-person boat with guided swims, reef time, and ceviche lunch (May–Sept).
“Waited over an hour for a late group. No one to take video and pictures in the water. The whale sharks were amazing. Long ride to sharks very choppy.”
Small-group whale shark snorkeling in Cancun with early pickup, guided swim at Playa Norte, breakfast, snacks, and included photos. Max 10.
“We had a fabulous experience with Kay Tours Mexico! Diego and Captain Irving (aka, Captain Jack!) were fun and gracious tour guides. They did an excellent job of ensuring we got to swim with the Whale Sharks and a huge perk was the included videos and pictures! After swimming, we went to the beautiful Isla…”
Swim with whale sharks near Isla Contoy on a small-group morning. Includes pickup, snorkel gear, ceviche lunch, and Playa Norte.
“Swimming next to the whale shark. Captain Noah and crew were caring and conscious in our effort to enjoy our experience.”
Swim with whale sharks off Isla Mujeres, then relax at North Beach with ceviche and guacamole on a small-group 6-hour tour.
“Great Company. Loved Capt. Angel’s ability to get us close in and lived Walters’s ceviche and photos! The boat ride out to the area CAN BE ROUGH, so be sure to take their advice and take Dramamine the night BEFORE your trip.”
Private whale shark snorkeling from Cancun with your own boat, gear included, and lunch on Isla Mujeres, with hotel pickup.
“This was a wonderful experience for our family. We each got in the water with the whale sharks multiple times. The extra cost of the private tour was well worth the price. If we had been in a much larger group, we would only have been able to get in the water twice at most…”
The reef and the cenotes, the Maya cities, the islands and the jungle. Every way out of the Hotel Zone.
