Cancun Whale Shark Tours
Contoy Adventures – Caribbean Connection
Come and join us for best whale shark swimming experience in the Mexican Caribbean with the best boats and crew and with thousands of satisfied travelers in 2018. Caribbean Connection has operated this tour since 2004 and have been pioneers in the area which makes us the most experienced tour operator in Cancun. The world famous “Cancun Whale Shark Adventure Tour” is THE best way to experience the majestic Whale Sharks! Tens of thousands of happy customers to date.
Whale Shark Encounter + Playa Norte Beach
Contoy Adventures – Cancun Whale Shark Tours
Come and join us in this incredible adventure swimming beside these ocean’s gentle giants, your encounters will be supervised by our very experienced guides, not to mention you will be wearing our sterilized snorkeling gear certified by National Geographic Snorkeler.
This is a unique tour in the world, from June 1st to September 17th and north of Isla Mujeres, we can find the largest aggregation of whale sharks in the world, making this area the Whale Shark Capital of the world.
After the main event we will take you to Playa Norte beach in Isla Mujeres, considered one of the 10 nicest beaches in the world, where you will have time to relax after the swims and enjoy some snacks along with your favorite non-alcoholic beverage.
Whale Shark Adventure Tour
Shared boats up to 10 per boat
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Per Adult $169 USD
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Per Child (3-11) $155 USD
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No Ground Transportation Required (Rental Cars) $0 USD
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Cancun Downtown, Hotel Zone, Costa Mujeres and Moon Palace Hotel $10 USD
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From Royalton Riviera, Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen $20 USD
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Xcaret, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, and Gran Bahia Principe Tulum Hotel $30 USD
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Hotels in Tulum with meeting point in SUPER AKI – 2 people minimum $60 USD
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It is recommended to add private round-trip transportation to your reservation if you do not have a rental car.
It is recommended to add round-trip transportation to your reservation
Light breakfast, sterilized snorkeling gear, 2 to 3 dives per person with the whale sharks with certified guides, visit to Playa Norte beach, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.
$20 USD per person Deck and National Park Bracelet fee due in cash at check-in.
Tour duration is approximately 7:45 AM to 1:00 PM.
At your hotel, condo or Airbnb, Tulum at meeting point 5:00 AM, South of Playa del Carmen from 5:15 to 6:00 AM, Playa del Carmen from 6:00 to 6:30 AM and Cancun downtown, Hotel Zone and Costa Mujeres from 6:30 to 7:15 AM
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Comfortable shoes/sandals
- Sunglasses
- Cap
- Biodegradable Sunblock
- Insect Spray
- Camera
- $15 USD in cash per person for Deck and National Marine Park Entrance Fee Bracelets
- Cash/Credit card for Tips, souvenirs, etc.
Whale Shark Adventure Tour Photo Gallery
Whale Shark Adventure Tour Video Gallery
Additional Information
Public Whale Shark Adventure Tours
Whale Shark Snorkel Trips with Contoy Adventures
All Whale Shark Tours include Light Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Safety Briefing, Orientation, Complete Professional Grade Snorkel Equipment (or you can bring your own), Water, Soft Drinks, Gourmet Sandwiches (No white bread like everybody else!) A Full 2 – 2/12 hrs total time with the Whale Sharks, Manta Rays, Dolphins & Turtles
AFTER, the main event there is another snorkeling stop to Isla Mujeres where our crews Prepare the BEST Fish Ceviche you’ve ever had (For those of you who’ve never tried CEVICHE it’s a FRESH FISH salad where Fresh Filets are MARINATED in Fresh LIME juice & Spices. It’s then mixed with freshly chopped Tomatoes, Onions, & Cilantro and Eaten will fresh Tortilla chips!)
On a public whale shark tour you’ll be grouped with other tourists from around the world to a maximum of 10 per boat.
VIP Private Whale Shark Tours
Upgrade to our luxury VIP Whale Shark Trip
Get the VIP Whale Shark Experience with your own private charter and the best boats and crews! Less people and more time to swim with Whale Sharks.
There are many advantages to the VIP Whale Shark Trip. A private boat for your group and guide – with no strangers! Also, there will be less people swimming with the whale sharks, because your boat will leave earlier than the public boats. VIP BOATS go out around 6:30 – 7:00 AM.
VIP Private Whale Shark Adventure Tour
Contoy Adventures – Cancun Whale Shark Tours
Description: This is it, the ultimate Whale Shark Experience! Be the Captain of your boat, leave early in the morning before all the other regular tours and be the first to arrive in the whale shark area, you will be able to stay there and swim with these beautiful creatures for as long as you want, always supervised by our best guides not to mention you will be riding on our very best speed boats specially designed for this activity.
This is the perfect choice for couples celebrating, big groups and families. After the main event you have a choice, if you want to keep snorkeling our crew will take you to a nearby reef or, if you just want to rest after the swims, they will take you to Playa Norte beach, the nicest beach in Isla Mujeres where you will have the chance to relax while having snacks and your favorite non-alcoholic beverage.
VIP Private Whale Shark Tour
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For 1-2 $1,050 USD
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For 3-5 $1,350 USD
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For 6-8 $1,550 USD
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For 9-10 $1,700 USD
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No Ground Transportation Required (Rental Cars) $0 USD
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Private from Cancun downtown, Hotel Zone, Costa Mujeres and Moon Palace Hotel $100 USD
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Private from Royalton Riviera, Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen $200 USD
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Private from Xcaret, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal and Gran Bahia Principe Tulum Hotel $250 USD
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Private from Tulum with Meeting Point at SUPER AKI $350 USD
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It is recommended to add private round-trip transportation to your reservation if you do not have a rental car.
It is recommended to add round-trip transportation to your reservation
Light breakfast, sterilized snorkeling gear, your very own 10 passenger speed boat, unlimited time swimming with the whale sharks and our certified guides, visit to Playa Norte beach, or snorkel at a nearby reef, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.
$20 USD per person Deck and National Park Bracelet fee due in cash at check-in.
Tour duration is approximately 7:45 AM to 1:00 PM.
At your hotel, condo, or Airbnb, this is private transportation and you will have the chance to choose your pickup time.
At Contoy Adventures we care about our customers and we keep you safe, this is what you can expect during your visit-Face masks required for travelers and guides and employees in confined areas (Vans, Marina, and Restaurant)-Hand sanitizer available for travelers and staff at all times-Social distancing throughout the experience and regularly sanitized areas (Vans, Marina, Boats, and Beach club)-Temperature check with thermal cameras for visitors and staff
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Comfortable shoes/sandals
- Sunglasses
- Cap
- Biodegradable Sunblock
- Insect Spray
- Camera
- $15 USD in cash per person for Deck and National Marine Park Entrance Fee Bracelets
- Cash/Credit card for Tips, souvenirs, etc.
VIP Whale Shark Adventure Tour Photo Gallery
VIP Whale Shark Adventure Tour Video Gallery
Additional Information
VIP Private Whale Shark Tours
Upgrade to our luxury VIP Whale Shark Trip
Get the VIP Whale Shark Experience with your own private charter and the best boats and crews! Less people and more time to swim with Whale Sharks.
There are many advantages to the VIP Whale Shark Trip. A private boat for your group and guide – with no strangers! Also, there will be less people swimming with the whale sharks, because your boat will leave earlier than the public boats. VIP BOATS go out around 6:30 – 7:00 AM.
Public Whale Shark Adventure Tours
Whale Shark Snorkel Trips with Contoy Adventures
All Whale Shark Tours include Light Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Safety Briefing, Orientation, Complete Professional Grade Snorkel Equipment (or you can bring your own), Water, Soft Drinks, Gourmet Sandwiches (No white bread like everybody else!) A Full 2 – 2/12 hrs total time with the Whale Sharks, Manta Rays, Dolphins & Turtles
AFTER, the main event there is another snorkeling stop to Isla Mujeres where our crews Prepare the BEST Fish Ceviche you’ve ever had (For those of you who’ve never tried CEVICHE it’s a FRESH FISH salad where Fresh Filets are MARINATED in Fresh LIME juice & Spices. It’s then mixed with freshly chopped Tomatoes, Onions, & Cilantro and Eaten will fresh Tortilla chips!)
On a public whale shark tour you’ll be grouped with other tourists from around the world to a maximum of 10 per boat.