Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres Tours
Cancun Snorkeling & Whale Shark Snorkel Tours
Whale Shark Adventure Tour
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 the most 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.
What’s Included
- Light breakfast
- Water and soft drinks
- Snacks, ceviche and sandwiches
- Sterilized snorkeling gear
- Visit to Playa Norte beach
- 2 to 3 dives per person with the whale sharks
- Certified guides
What’s NOT Included
- $20 USD per person Deck and National Park Bracelet fee due in cash at check-in.
What to Bring
- Towel, Swimsuit, Comfortable shoes/sandals
- Camera, Sunglasses, Cap, Biodegradable Sunblock
- $20 USD in cash per person for Deck and National Marine Park Entrance Fee Bracelets
- Additional Cash/Credit card for Tips, souvenirs, etc.
Departure Location
Tour departs from luxury newly expanded private 10,000 sq ft Facility @ Punta Sam Ferry Terminal in Cancun
Cancellation Policy
- Whale Shark Tours Guarantee
- 50% refund if no Whale Sharks are found.
- Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if canceled 24 hours before the tour.
- 100% refund if canceled due to bad weather.
Pricing and Reservations
- Whale Shark Adventure Tour
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Adults (11+ Years and Older)
$169 USD Per Person
Children (3 - 10 Years Old)
$150 USD per Person -
Early Booking Discount
Adults save 5% reserving 7-14 days in advance
Adults save 10% reserving 15+ days in advance -
Tour Duration
Approximately 7:45 AM to 1:00 PM
It is recommended to add round-trip transportation to your reservation
Round-trip Transportation Pricing
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No Ground Transportation Required (Rental Cars)
$0 USD per Person -
From Cancun Downtown, Hotel Zone to Moon Palace Resort
$15 USD per Person -
From Royalton Riviera, Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen
$25 USD per Person -
From Xcaret, Puerto Aventuras, Kantenah and Akumal
$35 USD per Person -
From Tulum and Grand Bahia Principe Hotel
$35 USD per Person
Pickup Times
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
Public Whale Shark Trip Itinerary
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.
