Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya
Overview
Go to this amazing adventure where you will be able to see the Mexico's gentle giants - whale sharks! Cruising the Gulf of Mexico with an expert guide, you'll visit the biggest fish and maybe spot dolphins, manta rays, and turtles on this small-group snorkeling adventure off the Yucatan coast.
*NOTE: WE CAN OPERATE A PRIVATE WHALE SHARK TOUR ALL DAYS (EXCEPT 30 OF EACH MONTH).
What's Included
- Lunch Fish Ceviche and Sandwiches
- Water and soft drinks
- Use of snorkeling equipment (life jacket, visor, fins, snorkel)
- Shared Transportation
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Environmental tax and dock use: $20.00 USD in cash per person, payable the day of your tour.
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the option “Tulum Departure”.
Airbnb stays:We fully accept tours with Airbnb reservations, the pick-up will be taken place in a nearby public place or a more central meeting point in order to speed up the arrival times to the tours.* Playa del Carmen Gasolinera Pemex - BepensaWalmartOxxo - Unidad Deportiva Luis Donaldo Colosio*Puerto Morelos Iglesia San Jose Obrero Puerto Morelos* Cancun Walmart Express Avenida BonampakOh! CancunPlaza Momoto HuayacanTour departs from major hotels around Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, and from the Super Aki Supermarket in Tulum. Tour returns to the original point of departure
For the options “Playa Del Carmen Departure”, “Riviera Maya Departure”, “Cancun Departure” and “Without transportation”.
Carretera Puerto Juárez
Carr. a Punta Sam Supermanzana 84 entre Marina Hacienda del Mar y Cooperativa Kukulcán, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Puerto Xtabay | Marina & Cantina de Mar
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Playa Norte (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 5 years
- This tour requires a minimum number of passengers to operate. There is a possibility that the tour may be canceled after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be provided the option to take the tour on an alternative date or be refunded in full.
- We only permit Mineral sunscreen.
- We recommended to ask your doctor if you can take seasickness pills before your tour.
- Whale Shark ‘No Sighting’ Guarantee: Unfortunately, we can never 100% guarantee a wildlife sighting. But we can guarantee to do everything we can on the day to maximise your chances of swimming with a whale shark.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-3467WHALE
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Fish Ceviche and Sandwiches.
- Water and soft drinks.
- Use of snorkeling equipment (life jacket, visor, fins, snorkel).
- Shared Transportation.
- Bilingual naturalist guide.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Gratuities.
- Personal expenses.
- Environmental tax and dock use: $20.00 USD in cash per person, payable the day of your tour.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchFish Ceviche and Sandwiches
- Water and soft drinks
- Use of snorkeling equipment (life jacket, visor, fins, snorkel)
- Shared Transportation
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Environmental tax and dock use: $20.00 USD in cash per person, payable the day of your tour.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 5 years
- This tour requires a minimum number of passengers to operate. There is a possibility that the tour may be canceled after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be provided the option to take the tour on an alternative date or be refunded in full.
- We only permit Mineral sunscreen.
- We recommended to ask your doctor if you can take seasickness pills before your tour.
- Whale Shark ‘No Sighting’ Guarantee: Unfortunately, we can never 100% guarantee a wildlife sighting. But we can guarantee to do everything we can on the day to maximise your chances of swimming with a whale shark.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
