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Small Group Whale Shark Encounter - 12 years in business

4.9 · 30 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cancún Operated by Kay Tours Mexico Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
6h
Group
Group size varies by option: small group from €222 · max 10 from €222
Guide languages
German, English, Spanish
Start & pickup
05:00, 05:30, 06:00, 06:30, 07:00 · Hotel pickup from 1043 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A whale shark trip in a group capped at ten that leaves the port early to be among the first boats out, with breakfast, snacks and beer in the van, snorkel gear, a beach lunch and the photos included when conditions allow.

The reserve and dock fee is paid at the marina. 4.93 from 30 reviews at €222 per person.

In our comparison: #23 of 46 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Small Group Whale Shark TourThe page priceEnglish, SpanishSmall Group Duration: 6 hours: This estimate may vary by up to 3 hours, depending on your hotel's location and animal sightings. Breakfast & light lunch: Coffee, tea, juice, fresh fruit, and sandwiches at the marina Freshly prepared traditional ceviche fresh fruit and guacamole. Shared round-trip transp.: Pickup and drop off at your hotel is incl. You will be traveling to and from your hotel with other passengers. Toyota Hiace Equipment: Snorkel gear and life jackets included Pickup included€222
Walhai-Tour Kleingruppe max 10GermanKleingruppe Duration: 6 hours: +/- 2 Stunden - Abhängig von deinem Abholort und der Zeit, die wir auf der Suche nach Walhaien verbringen. Frühstück & leichtes Mittag: Kaffee, Tee, Saft, frisches Obst, Sandwiches im Hafen. Frisch zubereitetes traditionelles Ceviche, Obst, Guacamole. Hin- und Rücktransport: Dies ist ein Kleingruppen-Service und der Transport wird mit anderen Personen geteilt. Toyota Hiace Deutschsprachiger Guide: Ein deutschsprachiger Guide wird Euch an board zusammen mit der Crew betreuen. Pickup included€222

Children from €222 (ages 4 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 19 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Traditional Mexican snacks, water, Coca Cola, Sprite & Corona beer in the van
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pictures are included! If circumstances allow us to take pictures we don't charge you for them.
  • Light breakfast at the port
  • Tips
  • Nature reserve and dock fee of $15 USD per person, which will be due at the marina.

Reviews

4.9
30 ratings
Tripadvisor 24 · Viator 6

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 29 of 30

Star breakdown of all 30 ratings

5 stars
29 · 97%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
1 · 3%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
05:00, 05:30, 06:00, 06:30, 07:00 on Mon, Wed, Fri; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 1043 pickup points (1043 pickup points listed by the operator, 1043 of them hotels)
Operator
Kay Tours Mexico; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not suited for pregnant travelers

Children

  • Not suited for children younger then 4 yours

Good to know

  • Food included Light breakfast at the port
  • Children from €222 ages 4 to 11

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

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