Swim with gentle whale sharks on this small-group tour from Cancun or Riviera Maya, including lunch, snorkeling gear, hotel transfers, and expert guides.
Most Popular★ 5.0“I had a truly wonderful day with the whale sharks. There were plenty of whale sharks, and there were lots of opportunities to take photos and snorkel with them. A truly unique experience! I highly recommend it if you're in Cancun.”
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929 reviews6 to 10 hours (approx.)From $199.00by Ocean Tours Mexico
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Swim with whale sharks off Cancun with a small group, guided by experts. Enjoy snorkeling, an included lunch, and personalized attention for an unforgettable day.
★ 4.5“The whole day was amazing. The driver, tour guide, and boat crew were so lovely and helpful. It was the best experience!”
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916 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $160.00by EcoColors Mexico
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Experience swimming with whale sharks and relaxing on Isla Mujeres' Playa Norte with this well-rated tour that combines adventure, expert guides, and authentic Mexican beach vibes.
★ 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…”
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399 reviews4 to 5 hours (approx.)From $210.00by Contoy Adventures
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Swim with whale sharks off Cancun with expert guides, small groups, and a scenic boat trip. Experience one of Mexico's most unforgettable wildlife encounters.
★ 4.5“Amazing experience. The sharks were enormous. Our guide Naaraiop was very funny and has a lot of knowledge about sharks and other fauna.”
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380 reviews7 - 7.5 hoursFrom $160by EcoColors Tours
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Experience swimming with whale sharks in Cancun, enjoy expert guides, fresh ceviche, and a visit to Isla Mujeres’ stunning Playa Norte—all in a full-day adventure.
★ 4.5“Excellent guides. Unforgettable experience. Up close! Dorian swam us right up to a whale shark. So close we could touch…but didn’t! This tour group had us up and out early so we were one of the first boats able to swim. As we were leaving,…”
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172 reviews4 to 5 hours (approx.)From $210.00by Contoy Adventures
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Experience swimming with whale sharks, enjoy a tasty lunch on Isla Mujeres, and explore the Mexican Caribbean with this full-day snorkel tour from Cancun.
★ 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.…”
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50 reviews8 hoursFrom $175by contoyexcursions
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Experience the thrill of snorkeling with majestic whale sharks on a private, eco-friendly tour from Cancun, guided by marine biologists and designed for authentic encounters.
★ 5.036 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $895.00by EcoColors Mexico
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Experience swimming with whale sharks in Isla Mujeres. Join a 6-hour guided tour for close encounters with marine giants, wildlife spotting, and authentic fun.
★ 4.5“Treffpunkt ist bei Dock 3, nehmt vorher etwas gegen Seekrankheit auch wenn ihr damit normalerweise keine Probleme habt und lange Ärmel helfen gegen Sonnenbrand”
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36 reviews6 hoursFrom $176by Isla Fun Tours
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Experience the thrill of swimming with whale sharks in Cancun on a small-group tour. Enjoy expert guides, delicious food, and eco-friendly practices for a memorable adventure.
“The staff on the Shaddai were absolutely fantastic!! It was a great experience!! They were super knowledgeable and did everything to ensure our whale shark encounter was memorable!!”
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26 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $199.00by Kay Tours Mexico
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Experience swimming alongside giant whale sharks on an eco-friendly boat tour from Cancun, with snorkeling, a light breakfast, and a stop at Playa Norte.
★ 4.5“Today we were very lucky, we found o er 50 Mantras and 3 Whale Sharks, to swim with such amazing fish was very special. From start to finish our guides couldnt have been more amazing. SO PROFESSIONALLY.”
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23 reviewsFrom $210by What To Do In Cancun
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Experience the thrill of swimming with whale sharks on a private Cancun tour, including personalized service, all equipment, and a beachside lunch.
★ 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…”
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12 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $1,780.00by Contoy Excursions
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Experience swimming with whale sharks off Contoy Island and relaxing at Playa Norte with this 6-hour Cancun tour, guided by knowledgeable bilingual staff.
★ 5.0“Super atrakcja gorąco polecam , nie zapomniane wrażenia”
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5 reviews6 hoursFrom $199by Aquaworld Cancún
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Experience a small-group swim with whale sharks off Cancun, guided by experts. Enjoy snorkeling, scenic boat rides, and a fresh ceviche lunch in this unforgettable adventure.
★ 5.0“Absolutely amazing experience! Only wish we could have more time in water with whale shark... The guide only brings 2 people to water each time, so every 2 people get 2 rounds to see whale shark. We see Mantarays as well, fascinating!! BRING YOUR WETSUIT…”
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4 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $299.00by Trip To Mexico
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Experience swimming with gentle whale sharks near Cancun on a small-group tour that includes island stops, snorkeling, and a relaxed lunch—an unforgettable adventure.
“This was a great excursion minus a few hidden costs and lack of preparation on the boat. When we arrived at the marina we were informed we had to wear a life jacket or rent a wetsuit. This was not explained up front. Highly recommend…”
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4 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $175.00by Contoy Excursions
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Experience swimming with whale sharks in Cancun on a 6.5-hour eco tour with expert guides, snorkeling, and visits to Isla Mujeres for a true Caribbean adventure.
“This was a beautiful experience, I would give everyone recommend Everyone was very punctual and very friendly, In addition, we were 2x very relaxed for a long time swimming with the whale sharks, without any hassle and stress , also for the animals all rules…”
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3 reviews6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $452.00by Joluga Catamaran´s
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