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15 Best Whale Watching Tours In Cancún

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The 15 most-booked whale watching tours out of Cancún. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and who runs it, so you can pick before you land.

15 Best Whale Watching Tours In Cancún

Whale Shark Adventure in Isla Mujeres and Cancun - Whale shark swim rules: what the limits mean for you in the water
Isla Mujeres, Isla Mujeres Catamaran Cruises, Tour Reviews, Whale Shark Swims, Whale Watching

Whale Shark Adventure in Isla Mujeres and Cancun

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1.Whale Shark Adventure in Isla Mujeres and Cancun

Small-group whale shark snorkeling near Isla Mujeres with Caribbean boat time, guided water turns, and included lunch and snacks.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Be prepared for being very patient. You're not guaranteed finding the whalesharks right away. The number you come across can vary between zero and one hundred. Also, the guide takes videos and will sell you yours for $30. You may or may not actually receive the video after paying. We did not.”

951 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $155.00by Isla Fun Tours

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Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya - Early mornings, long transfers, and why you’ll be glad you started on time
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Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya

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

Swim with whale sharks near Isla Contoy and relax at Playa Norte. Small-group boat day includes lunch, snacks, hotel transfers, and more.

★ 5.0

“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…”

929 reviews6 to 10 hours (approx.)From $199.00by Ocean Tours Mexico

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Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya - Puerto Xtabay briefing: where the rules start to make sense
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Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya

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

Small-group whale shark snorkeling from Cancun and Riviera Maya with a marine biologist guide, Isla Mujeres lunch, and hotel pickup.

★ 4.5

“Amazing experience! There were 30ish Whale Sharks in the area and they were feeding at the surface, so we got to swim right beside these majestic animals. Naara, and the crew were amazing! I had previously swam with Whale Sharks in the Maldives and this was an even better experience. Highly recommend this tour and…”

916 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $160.00by EcoColors Mexico

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Whale Shark Swimming and Isla Mujeres Beach Tour - The whale shark swim: how the crew runs the experience in real life
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Whale Shark Swimming and Isla Mujeres Beach Tour

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4.Whale Shark Swimming and Isla Mujeres Beach Tour

Swim with whale sharks near Cancun, then unwind at Isla Mujeres Playa Norte with ceviche. Hotel pickup, gear, and guided turns.

★ 5.0

“We had Herbert and Angel and they really made the experience something special! You could tell they were professional, they knew the sea, they knew what they were doing and all of us on the boat got to swim with the sharks twice each. They even made sure to get really good videos so we…”

399 reviews4 to 5 hours (approx.)From $210.00by Contoy Adventures

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Cancun Whale Shark Encounter - Pickup, Group Size, and the Morning Pace
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Cancun Whale Shark Encounter

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6.Cancun Whale Shark Encounter

Half-day whale shark snorkeling from Cancun with hotel pickup, small group limits, sterilized gear, and a Playa Norte beach break.

★ 4.5

“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,…”

172 reviews4 to 5 hours (approx.)From $210.00by Contoy Adventures

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Swim with Whale Shark from Isla Mujeres and Cancun - From Av. Juárez to the pier: your morning setup
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Swim with Whale Shark from Isla Mujeres and Cancun

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7.Swim with Whale Shark from Isla Mujeres and Cancun

Swim with whale sharks off Isla Mujeres on a guided 6-hour tour from Cancun. Small groups, snorkeling stop, ceviche lunch, drinks.

★ 4.5

“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.”

52 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $161.30by Contoy Adventours

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From Cancún: Half-Day Snorkeling with Whale Sharks - Getting to the Punta Sam terminal and meeting your boat
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From Cancún: Half-Day Snorkeling with Whale Sharks

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

Snorkel in the Caribbean with whale sharks from Cancun, then enjoy lunch on Isla Mujeres. Small group, gear included, extra fees apply.

★ 4.5

“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…”

50 reviews8 hoursFrom $175by contoyexcursions

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Whale Shark Adventure from Isla Mujeres - Price of $176: Is It Good Value After You See What’s Included?
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Whale Shark Adventure from Isla Mujeres

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9.Whale Shark Adventure from Isla Mujeres

Snorkel with whale sharks off Isla Mujeres on a small-group 6-hour trip. Gear, dock fees, food, and soft drinks included.

★ 4.5

“Attività pessima, completamente diverso da quanto descritto Non c e bevande e cibo illimitato e dura solo 3 ore di cui se si e fortunati 30 secondi in mare E una truffa”

36 reviews6 hoursFrom $176by Isla Fun Tours

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Private Whale shark Ecofriendly tour from Cancun - Timing and Transportation: Early Pickup, Hotel Zone Convenience
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Private Whale shark Ecofriendly tour from Cancun

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Whale Shark & Manta Ray Snorkel -(May-Sept) Only 10pp per Boat - Getting to the shop: early start, short walk, and a small-group vibe
Cruises & Boat Tours, Isla Mujeres, Snorkeling Tours, Tour Reviews, Whale Shark Swims, Whale Watching

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

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

Isla Mujeres whale shark and manta ray snorkel on a small 10-person boat with guided swims, reef time, and ceviche lunch (May–Sept).

★ 4.5

“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.”

34 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $160.00by Aqua Adventures Eco Divers, 5 STAR PADI

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Small Group Whale Shark Encounter - 10 years in business - Playa Norte Snorkeling: The Moment When You’re Next to Whale Sharks
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Small Group Whale Shark Encounter – 10 years in business

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

Small-group whale shark snorkeling in Cancun with early pickup, guided swim at Playa Norte, breakfast, snacks, and included photos. Max 10.

★ 5.0

“Had the most amazing experience swimming with the Whale Sharks. Carlos and Oscar form Kay Tours did a fantastic job. Would do this tour again in a heart beat. From start to finish these guy's made sure every need was dealt with. Two thumbs up to Carlos and Oscar of Kay Tours”

26 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $199.00by Kay Tours Mexico

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Cancun Whale Shark Experience with Snorkel & Transportation - Key Points to Know Before You Go
Airport Transfers & Transportation, Cancun, Snorkeling Tours, Tour Reviews, Whale Shark Swims, Whale Watching

Cancun Whale Shark Experience with Snorkel & Transportation

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Isla Mujeres, Isla Mujeres Catamaran Cruises, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Shark Swims, Whale Watching

Whale Shark Tour Isla Mujeres Max 10Pax Free Lunch

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14.Whale Shark Tour Isla Mujeres Max 10Pax Free Lunch

Swim with whale sharks off Isla Mujeres, then relax at North Beach with ceviche and guacamole on a small-group 6-hour tour.

★ 5.0

“First of all, let me just say that Kristen from Island Spirit Adventures is a wonderful tour operator. I chose her company based on all of the fantastic reviews and she absolutely lived up to her stellar reputation. We actually had a slight mixup due to us changing the originaRead more”

16 reviewsFrom $155by Isla Spirit Adventures

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Private Whale Shark Tour from Cancun - Timing from 7:00 am: what your morning feels like
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Private Whale Shark Tour from Cancun

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15.Private Whale Shark Tour from Cancun

Private whale shark snorkeling from Cancun with your own boat, gear included, and lunch on Isla Mujeres, with hotel pickup.

★ 5.0

“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…”

12 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $1,780.00by Contoy Excursions

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