moderate
4–5 hours
Moderate fitness needed to swim comfortably for extended periods and manage ocean conditions.
Swim with gentle whale sharks in Mexico’s Caribbean waters on this expert-led snorkeling tour. Discover vibrant reefs and enjoy fresh ceviche on a small-group trip from Tulum to Akumal.
Starting at $210USD • 11 Hours • Ages 4+ welcome
Embark on an unforgettable snorkeling tour in Mexico, swimming with majestic whale sharks—the ocean's largest fish! Enjoy a small group experience led by certified guides, ensuring personalized encounters. After the thrill, relax with a delicious ceviche lunch and explore vibrant reefs, creating lasting memories in stunning Caribbean waters.
Approx. 11 hours
Prices shown include:
The prices do not include The whale shark marine park ($10 per person).
We will take you from your hotel to our private marina where our boats are docked.
The pickup in Tulum for the snorkeling tour swimming with the whale sharks in Mexico takes place at the lobby of your hotel if it is located in town otherwise if you stay in the hotel zone the pickup will be downtown in the parking lot of the San Francisco-Bancomer shopping mall at 5.30 am. It’s a very easy place to find, you will need to take a taxi from your hotel to that place where our driver will be waiting for you, We will take you from there to a place near Cancun about 2 hours away called Puerto Juarez where our private marina is and where our boats are docked.
You will be back at your hotel after the swimming with whale sharks tour from Tulum or Akumal by 4 pm depending on the weather conditions.
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.
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.
The spaces are limited to 10 people per boat plus guide and captain, we guarantee 100% availability from May 17th to September 17th.
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.
Whale sharks are seasonal; secure your spot from May to September to maximize sightings.
Protect marine life by using only reef-friendly sunscreen products during your tour.
Capture underwater moments but ensure your gear is waterproof and secure.
Caribbean sun is strong; drink plenty of water before and after snorkeling sessions.
The region is part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the second largest coral reef in the world, established as a protected marine park in the 1990s.
Tours enforce strict interaction rules and promote reef-safe practices to minimize environmental impact.
Quality gear improves visibility and swimming efficiency in the water.
summer specific
Protects sensitive marine ecosystems from harmful chemicals.
summer specific
Provides sun protection and comfort during long water activities.
summer specific
Allows safe photography without risking electronics damage.
summer specific