Playa Del Carmen

14 Best Playa del Carmen Whale Shark Tours

The whale shark trips: full days from Playa to the summer aggregation north of the Riviera Maya. The season is June to September; mid-summer is most reliable.

1.Whale Shark Encounter Full-Day all inclusive Tour from Riviera Maya

Experience swimming with whale sharks, snorkeling, and relaxing on Isla Mujeres on a full-day, all-inclusive tour from Riviera Maya, ideal for marine wildlife lovers.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“The tour guide was not very personable. I did this last year with a better Viator guide No direction when we got to the whale sharks. Didn’t get any good photos or videos. Barely saw the whale shark. Would not recommend. The captain made a…”

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2.Private Whale Shark All Inclusive Experience

Experience swimming with whale sharks off Isla Mujeres on this private, all-inclusive tour from Playa del Carmen. Enjoy expert guides, snorkeling, and a beach picnic.

★ 5.0

“Rueben was the goat and lined us up to jump in the water right in front of the whale sharks. Craziest thing ever! Really fun trip overall. Enjoyed snorkeling and especially the beach at the end with beers.”

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3.Whale shark encounter Private tour – swim with whale shark cancun

Experience swimming with whale sharks near Playa del Carmen on this private, all-inclusive tour featuring expert guides, fresh food, and marine wildlife.

“An unforgettable private whale shark tour! 🌊 From the moment our guide Abraham and Armando picked us up in Playa del Carmen to the smooth return ride, everything was perfect. Captain Antonio and Steven made us feel safe, cared for, and made sure our sons…”

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4.From Playa del Carmen: Whale Shark Tour

Experience the thrill of swimming with whale sharks in Mexico’s Caribbean, enjoy a delicious lunch on Isla Mujeres, and explore marine life in a small group tour.

★ 4.3

“It was very exciting. I saw one whale shark which swam directly at me. My husband saw a few. He is the diver, not me. But, we were both excited to see the Whale Sharks. There was also a nice little gift shop and our…”

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5.Half Day Whale Shark Tour From Playa del Carmen

Experience whale sharks close-up on this 7-hour Playa del Carmen tour, including boat trips, expert guides, and a delicious Isla Mujeres lunch for $185.

★ 4.5

“IT WAS SUCH AN AMAZING, INCREDIBLE TOUR!! Highly recommend! It was such a pleasure to see and swim with this beautiful gorgeous creatures! So much fun and adrenaline! Whale sharks are absolutely lovely and docile creatures so there is nothing to be scared about! YOU…”

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6.Whale Shark Experience from Playa del Carmen

Discover the thrill of swimming with whale sharks near Cancun on this small-group tour from Playa del Carmen, featuring expert guides and up-close encounters.

★ 4.5

“Our driver was excellent. Pickup from hotel is very convenient. 45+ minute drive from playa to Cancun. Comfortable passenger van. Our captain did excellent job in giving everyone an opportunity to see and experience the whale shark. Was able to get in twice. Fresh ceviche…”

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7.Whale Shark Snorkeling Adventure with Lunch

Experience swimming with whale sharks, stunning marine scenery, and a relaxing beach stop on this full-day snorkel tour from Playa del Carmen. Perfect for adventure seekers.

★ 4.0

“We had an amazing excursion with Contoy Adventures. We had Angel & Carlos on the Caribbean Star. It was such a fabulous day starting with swimming with the whale sharks and then having lunch at the most beautiful beach in Isla Mujeres. They were so…”

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8.Private Whale Shark Ecofriendly Tour from Riviera Maya

Discover the thrill of swimming with whale sharks on this private, eco-friendly Riviera Maya tour, including snorkeling, lunch, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Seeing these magnificent creatures right next to you looks like the very best ones of National Geographic. We (19y & 17y boys, my wife) so amazed that we could not remember if the sea was cold or not! Our guide Guillermo & 2 sailors were…”

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9.Snorkeling with Whale Sharks – Isla Mujeres

Experience the thrill of swimming with gentle whale sharks on a full-day snorkel tour from Cancun or Playa del Carmen, including lunch and expert guides.

★ 4.5

“Excellent experience despite the bad weather we got. Nuria our guide was always helpful and making her outmost to assure this nice experience explaining all the details and providing confidence to all the participants. Thanks Nuria and the captain for this excellent day!”

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