--- title: Small Group Whale Shark Encounter - 12 years in business lang: en type: tour city: Cancún country: Mexico price: 221 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 30 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [de, en, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Capped at ten, early boat rank_in_category: 22 of 46 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/small-group-whale-shark-encounter-12-years-in-business/ --- # Small Group Whale Shark Encounter - 12 years in business **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 €221 per person. ## Overview 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €221 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 30 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Kay Tours Mexico ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Small Group Whale Shark Tour | €221 / person | English, Spanish | Small 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... | | Walhai-Tour Kleingruppe max 10 | €221 / person | German | Kleingruppe 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... | ## 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 ## Not included - Tips - Nature reserve and dock fee of $15 USD per person, which will be due at the marina. ## Itinerary 1. **Playa Norte** (6h) - 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.... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri - Departures: 05:00, 05:30, 06:00, 06:30, 07:00 - 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 - 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 ## How it compares in Day Trips Ranked **#22 of 46** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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