--- title: Small Group Whale Shark Encounter - 12 years in business lang: en type: tour city: Cancún country: Mexico price: 222 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: 23 of 46 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-10-03 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 €222 per person. In our comparison: #23 of 46 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 1043 pickup points - Group size varies by option: small group from €222 · max 10 from €222 - 5 start times: between 05:00 and 07:00 - Food included: Light breakfast at the port - Children from €222: ages 4 to 11 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 1043 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €222 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 - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €222 · max 10 from €222 - Guide languages: German, English, Spanish - Start times: 05:00, 05:30, 06:00, 06:30, 07:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.93 from 30 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 29 of 30. - 5 stars: 29 (97%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 1 (3%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## 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 | €222 / 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 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 | €222 / 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 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 | ## 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 1043 ## 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 ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #23 of 46** | €222 | 6h | 4.93 (30) | varies by option | | [Chichen Itza Private Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya](/mexico/cancun/tours/chichen-itza-private-tour-from-cancun-and-riviera-maya/?format=md) | €399 | 6h | 4.99 (342) | private | | [Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles](/mexico/cancun/tours/private-tour-to-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles/?format=md) | €270 | 5h | 5.0 (239) | private | | [Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure](/mexico/cancun/tours/private-turtles-cenotes-adventure/?format=md) | €282 | 5h | 4.94 (489) | private | Ranked #23 of 46 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €813, median €100; typical length 8h. 6 of 46 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/day-trips-from-cancun/?format=md ## More in Cancún - All Cancún tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/small-group-whale-shark-encounter-12-years-in-business/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/?format=md