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Small Group Whale Shark Encounter - 12 years in business

4.9 Excellent 30 reviews
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6h
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German, English, Spanish
Free cancellation Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Capped at ten, early boat in our Whale Shark Tours comparison.

Trade-off: Reserve and dock fee at the marina; ages four up.

Last checked: September 19, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

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 €221 per person.

From the guide

We are passionate about what we do. Your experience matters to us and we want you to have the best day of your vacation with us.

Our guests love the early arrival at the port and being on one of the first boats out on the open water. They love our homemade sandwiches and fresh brewed coffee, fun and professional crew, comfortable boats, clean and new snorkel gear, the lunch at the north beach and our pictures, which we include (if circumstances allow it) in the tour price. Just look us up and read what they have to say about us.

Environmental awareness and sustainability matters to us! All our tours are as good as plastic free. We have redesigned our operation to produce minimal waste, which we recycle.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Small Group Whale Shark Tour

from €221 / person
Guide: English, Spanish

Small Group

What this option includes

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

Walhai-Tour Kleingruppe max 10

from €221 / person
Guide: German

Kleingruppe

What this option includes

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

Schedule & Availability

Runs Mon, Wed, Fri
Departures: 05:00, 05:30, 06:00, 06:30, 07:00
Scheduled through September 2027

This tour runs Mon, Wed, Fri, departing at 05:00, 05:30, 06:00, 06:30, 07:00. 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.

What's 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

What's Not Included

Tips
Nature reserve and dock fee of $15 USD per person, which will be due at the marina.

Itinerary

Playa Norte Stop 1
Once the boat is in the right position the mate or the captain will give you the signal to get into the water. In the water your guide will lead you toward a whale shark, which you will be snorkeling next to. Your guide will be next to you the entire time, taking care of you. Tour Details: - Tour starts at 07:30 a.m. (+/- 1 hour) - Start with a light breakfast at the marina with coffee, tea, sandwiches and fruit - Swim with the biggest known fish on this planet - Enjoy the typical regional food in front of the North Beach - Relax at the crystal clear waters of the North Beach of Isla Mujeres - Duration from pick up till drop-off is approx. 6-8 hours
6h

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Getting up early is the key to a successful and fun packed whale shark encounter. We leave port at 07:30 AM in order to be first out on the water. That means pick up at your hotel or vacation rental can be early, but it's worth it! NO FUEL SURCHARGE

Additional Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not suited for children younger then 4 yours
  • Not suited for pregnant travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 221 / person