Without transport? in our Whale Shark Tours comparison. Without transportation tier at €142 per person: naturalist guide, gear, ceviche; pickup tiers cost more, needs minimum passengers. 4.56 from 1,017 reviews.
Trade-off: Needs minimum passengers; cash tax on the day.
Last checked: September 19, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
A small group whale shark day off the Yucatán coast with a naturalist guide, snorkel gear, ceviche and shared transport from Cancún, Playa del Carmen or Tulum. An environmental and dock tax is paid in cash on the day, and the trip needs a minimum number of guests to run. 4.56 from 1,017 reviews at €142 per person.
Go to this amazing adventure where you will be able to see the Mexico's gentle giants - whale sharks! Cruising the Gulf of Mexico with an expert guide, you'll visit the biggest fish and maybe spot dolphins, manta rays, and turtles on this small-group snorkeling adventure off the Yucatan coast.
*NOTE: WE CAN OPERATE A PRIVATE WHALE SHARK TOUR ALL DAYS (EXCEPT 30 OF EACH MONTH).
This tour runs daily. 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.
Airbnb stays: We fully accept tours with Airbnb reservations, the pick-up will be taken place in a nearby public place or a more central meeting point in order to speed up the arrival times to the tours. * Playa del Carmen Gasolinera Pemex - Bepensa Walmart Oxxo - Unidad Deportiva Luis Donaldo Colosio *Puerto Morelos Iglesia San Jose Obrero Puerto Morelos * Cancun Walmart Express Avenida Bonampak Oh! Cancun Plaza Momoto Huayacan Tour departs from major hotels around Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, and from the Super Aki Supermarket in Tulum. Tour returns to the original point of departure
Carretera Puerto Juárez, Carr. a Punta Sam Supermanzana 84, 77500 Cancún, Q.R. "Marina Xtabay"
Carretera Puerto Juárez, Carr. a Punta Sam Supermanzana 84, 77500 Cancún, Q.R. "Marina Xtabay"
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |