Cancún hotel pickup tier in our Whale Shark Tours comparison.
Trade-off: Dock fee and marine park tax on the day.
Last checked: September 19, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
A seasonal boat trip from the Punta Sam marina to snorkel beside whale sharks with certified guides, ending with ceviche and a stop at Playa Norte on Isla Mujeres; breakfast, gear and hotel pickup are included. The dock fee and marine park tax are paid on the day. 4.72 from 188 reviews at €195 per person.
Come join us in this once in a lifetime experience and live the most incredible adventure swimming beside this ocean’s gentle giants, your encounter will be supervised by our very experienced guides not to mention you’ll be wearing our snorkeling gear certified by National Geographic Snorkeler.
We start the adventure picking you up from any hotel in Cancun, Riviera Maya or Playa del Carmen to take you to our new private marina in Punta Sam in Cancun. After a light breakfast we board and head to the Whale Shark protected area where, after finding them, we will start the dives, 2 to 3 per person, always in couples and with our certified guide. After the dives it is not over, before we head back to our marina we will visit beautiful Playa Norte beach in Isla Mujeres where you will have an hour to relax and enjoy the best ceviche prepared by our crew!
Then we go back to our marina in Cancun where our a/c vans will take you back to your hotel or condo.
This tour runs daily, departing at 06:30, 07:10. Scheduled through September 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 19, 2026.
We will confirm the exact pickup time and location on the day before the activity.
Our own private marina is conveniently located in Punta Sam right next to the Isla Mujeres ferry terminal and the Villa del Palmar hotel. Please arrive 30 minutes before the schedule departure time.
Our own private marina is conveniently located in Punta Sam right next to the Isla Mujeres ferry terminal and the Villa del Palmar hotel. Please arrive 30 minutes before the schedule departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |