Join Deep Life’s whale shark tour off Cancún’s coast for a rare chance to snorkel alongside the ocean’s largest fish. This family-run adventure offers reliable, immersive marine encounters with expert guides and full amenities.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good health and comfortable swimming/snorkeling in open water; no advanced skills required.
Wildlife
History
The Yucatan’s whale shark gatherings have drawn attention from Nat-Geo and scientific communities over recent years.
Conservation
Deep Life emphasizes sustainable interactions, working to minimize stress on whale sharks through guided snorkeling protocols.
Deep Life
Join Deep Life’s whale shark tour off Cancún’s coast for a rare chance to snorkel alongside the ocean’s largest fish. This family-run adventure offers reliable, immersive marine encounters with expert guides and full amenities.
Deep Life is a scuba diving operator based in Cancún, Quintana Roo, offering training courses, guided dives, and multi-day packages across the Riviera Maya.
The company runs the SSI Open Water Diver Course in Cancún with two-day training, digital learning, and small group sizes suitable for beginners and families. Deep Life also operates reef and wreck dives in Puerto Morelos, two-tank reef dives in Cancún's National Marine Park, and specialized referral dives to complete certifications.
Cenote diving is a core focus: Deep Life leads trips to Chac Mool and Kukulkan, Carwash and Calavera, Taj Ma Ha, Dreamgate, and other cenotes featuring caverns, stalactites, sunbeam light displays, and unique air-domes. Several cenote trips include a light lunch, full scuba gear, and hotel transportation. For advanced and certified divers, packages such as Package 1 (Parrotfish) and Package 2 (Lionfish) combine cenote dives, Cozumel reefs, wrecks, and additional days of guided diving.
Safety and personalized instruction are emphasized through small group sizes, personal instructors, and full equipment provision. Deep Life accommodates referral students completing Open Water certifications with guided dives and beach sessions. Boats used for reef dives are described as fast and spacious to reach park sites efficiently.
All offerings listed include clear trip formats—number of dives, included gear, and meals where specified—helping divers choose experiences that match skill level and interest. Deep Life operates entirely in Cancún and nearby dive sites in Quintana Roo.
Trips include SSI certification courses, guided reef and wreck dives, cenote exploration, and multi-day dive packages available.
Location
Cancún, Quintana Roo
Base in Cancún; dive sites nearby
Tours Offered
11 Trips
Cenotes, reefs, wrecks and packages
Certification
SSI Open Water
Two-day course with digital learning
Group Size
Small groups
Personal instructors and focused guidance
Reserve SSI courses, cenote dives, reef or wreck trips with small groups, full gear, and hotel pick-up.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Protect your skin and the marine life by choosing biodegradable, reef-safe sunscreen for your snorkeling trip.
Arrive early for breakfast
Start the day right with the included light breakfast to prepare for your morning on the water.
Use the provided wetsuit or rent one
Wetsuits help with buoyancy and comfort in cooler waters; rentals are available for $15 USD.
Respect wildlife and maintain distance
Whale sharks are harmless but require respectful space; follow your guide’s instructions closely to protect the animals.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protect skin and coral reefs while enjoying time in the sun.
summer
Swimsuit
Wear a comfortable swimsuit suitable for snorkeling.
Wetsuit (optional rental available)
Provides warmth and buoyancy in cooler water.
winter
Waterproof camera or GoPro
Capture unforgettable moments swimming with whale sharks.