Whale Shark Cancun Mexico Snorkel Tour, swim among giant & harmless sharks in Mexico, a unique snorkel experience!
Tour available only during Whale shark season from June 1st to September 15th every year.
This is a shared tour service, daily pickups from Riviera Maya & Cancun hotels.
At the end of the snorkeling, you will visit Isla Mujeres for lunch a relaxing time on the boat at Playa Norte.






Tour Itinerary
- 6:00 AM Pickup.
- 8:00 AM Arrival to Punta Sam port.
- 9:00 AM Jump in the boat to start the search.
- 10:00 AM Snorkel with The Whale Sharks.
- 12:00 PM Transfer to Playa Norte beach at Isla Mujeres.
- 12:30 PM Lunch.
- 2:30 PM Transfer back to Marina.
- 3:30 PM Transfer back to the hotel.
Tour details
- Shared tour service.
- Duration 4 to 7 hours.
- Runs daily all year round.
- Shared transfer pick-up/drop-off.
- Bilingual guide.
- Minimum 2 pax per booking
Inclusions
- Shared van transportation.
- Hotel to Marina round trip.
- boat transportation.
- bilingual guide and boat staff.
- Entrance fees.
- Snorkel gear( mask, life jacket, and fins).
- Express breakfast at Marina(coffee, breath & fruits).
- Snacks(chicken sandwiches, peanuts & granola bars).
- Lunch(Chicken sandwiches and fresh fish ceviche).
- Beverages( soft drinks, sodas & water).
- Languages English and Spanish.
Not includes
- Personal expenses.
- Photo & video.
- Tips.
Restrictions
- No children under 5 years old.
- Pregnant women are not allowed.
- Regular sunscreen.
When the whale shark Cancun Mexico Snorkel Tour is available?
Every year during the summer, from May 15th to September 15th, the first 3 weeks and last 3 weeks of the season the sighting probabilities are 50%, higher than 90% in July and August, and the rest of the season around 70%.
Whale Shark Cancun Mexico Snorkel Tour recommendations
- Use of biodegradable sunscreen.
- Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before snorkel activity.
- Use your waterproof camera.
- For more comfort during snorkel use a wetsuit.
- Wear sunglasses, a hat, and a cotton long sleeve shirt.
Whale Shark Cancun Mexico Snorkel Tour BEST PRICE!
Meeting point locations
- Punta Sam port, Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/PYshPidJ4foLmiYLA.
- Isla mujeres Mininos restaurant dock, Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/Pdo18v8ZU5js1C8z5.
From 1 pax minimum per booking, this price doesn’t include pickup & drop-off, time, and port arrival instructions will send once you complete the online booking.
Punta Sam
$185 USD
Isla Mujeres
$185 USD
Price according to the hotel location in Cancun & The Riviera Maya.
The boat tour departs from Punta Sam port at the north o Cancun, where the whale shark Cancun Mexico snorkel tour starts, these prices includes the shared van transfer service.
Prices per pax, according to hotel pickup & dropoff location.
Cancun
$ 205 USD
Minimun 1 pax per booking
Puerto Morelos.
$ 220 USD
Minimun 1 pax per booking
Playa del Carmen
$ 225 USD
Minimun 1 pax per booking
Tulum
$295 USD
Minimun 4 pax per booking.
Whale shark Tour Cozumel
No direct boat from Cozumel Island to the whale shark area.
Private Whale Shark Tour
Advantages of private service, faster more time snorkeling.