easy
3–4 hours
Basic swimming ability required, comfort in water recommended
Swim alongside majestic whale sharks in the Caribbean’s clear waters on this unforgettable Cozumel tour. Perfect for water lovers and wildlife enthusiasts alike, it combines adventure with eco-consciousness.
Starting at $200 USD • 9 Hours • Ages 4+ welcome
Embark on an unforgettable snorkeling tour in Mexico, swimming alongside majestic whale sharks, the ocean's largest fish. With expert guides and a small group, enjoy a personalized experience in their natural habitat. After the encounter, relax with a delicious ceviche lunch and explore vibrant reefs, creating memories that last a lifetime.
Approx. 9 hours
Prices shown include:
The prices do not include The whale shark marine park ($10 per person). Note: Price does NOT include round-trip boat fare from Cozumel. You must take the first ferry that departs Cozumel Island at 7a.m. for Playa del Carmen. Our driver will be waiting on the pier at the entrance of Sr. Frog’s Restaurant at 7:45 a.m. to take you on your tour.
We will take you from your hotel to our private marina where our boats are docked.
We will take you from there to a place in Cancun about 1h15 minutes away called Puerto Juarez where our private marina is and where our boats are docked.
After the excursion swimming with the whale sharks and before going back to the marina we go to the reef in Isla Contoy or Isla Mujeres to snorkel for about 40 minutes.
You will be back on the pier in Playa del Carmen after the swimming with whale sharks tour from Cozumel by 3 pm depending on the weather conditions.
The spaces are limited to 10 people per boat plus guide and captain, we guarantee 100% availability from May 17th to September 17th.
It is important to be aware that in order to find and see the whale sharks we go out to open waters and sometimes it is rough. Most of the time the conditions are very good or perfect and everything goes well but as we all know the sea changes every minute and the conditions are sometimes not that good including rough sea and rain.
When it is too rough or dangerous the port is closed by the Port Master and we never go out in this case but sometimes even when it does not look very good if we are allowed to run the tour we do go out as all the other companies do.
In case the weather does not allow us to go on the tour on that day, which is very seldom, we will put it off until another day. If for any reason you can’t participate in the tour we will refund 100% of your payment.
You may as well bring with you your own cameras or video recorder or rent a Go Pro with us for $50 with memory card included, any way our guide will help you taking pictures and videos with it during the tour on the boat and in the water so you can easily take home with you all the footage.
Ensure your swimsuit and rash guard are comfortable for extended water time.
Protect the marine environment by using reef-safe sunblock.
Whale shark encounters are popular, so reserve your spot early.
A calm approach ensures safety and better viewing chances.
Cozumel has been a popular diving and snorkeling destination since the 1960s, thanks to its rich marine biodiversity and protected waters.
The tour partners with local conservation programs, ensuring minimal environmental impact and promoting marine habitat preservation.
Vital for comfortable and clear underwater viewing during the tour.
summer specific
Prevents sunburn and provides thermal protection in tropical waters.
summer specific
Helps protect your skin and preserve marine life.
summer specific
Capture close-up shots of the whale sharks and vibrant reef life.
summer specific