---
title: Private Whale shark Ecofriendly tour from Cancun
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cancún
country: Mexico
price: 793
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.93
reviews: 41
duration_minutes: 480
languages: [de, en, it, fr, es]
free_cancellation: true
guidekin_pick: Private boat, biologist guide
rank_in_category: 20 of 46 (Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-19
data_updated: 2026-09-20
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/private-whale-shark-ecofriendly-tour-from-cancun/
---

# Private Whale shark Ecofriendly tour from Cancun

**Guidekin's take:** A private whale shark trip with a biologist guide, air conditioned transport from Cancún, lunch, snorkel gear and soft drinks, sold per person. Dock fee and environmental tax are paid at the marina, and the short listing gives no boat size or season dates. 4.93 from 41 reviews at €793 per person.

## Overview

Go for a snorkel with Mexico's gentle giants - whale sharks! Cruising the Gulf of Mexico with an expert guide, you'll snorkel with the biggest fish and maybe spot dolphins, manta rays and turtles on this small group snorkeling adventure off the Yucatan coast.

## Key facts

- Price: from €793 per person
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.93/5 from 41 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: EcoColors Mexico
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whale Shark Private Tour 2024 | €793 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | Pickup included |
| Private Tour From Cancun | €793 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English, German, French, Italian | Pickup included |

## What's included

- Lunch
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Water and soft drinks
- Bilingual biologist/naturalist guide

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Personal expenses
- Marina Dock fee & Environmental Tax

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 06:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- We use mouth covers all the time.
- We use gel antibacterial.
- We wash our hands every 30 minutes.
- We do not touch our face, noise, and mount.
- We say “Hello” with 1.5 mts of distance.
- We take the temperature to our employees every day.

## How it compares in Day Trips

Ranked **#20 of 46** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

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