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 €145 per person.
Best for: Without transportation tier at €145 per person: naturalist, gear and ceviche; minimum passenger count applies, cash tax extra. 4.56 from 1,017 reviews. Whale Shark Tours comparison
Trade-off: Needs minimum passengers; cash tax on the day.
In our comparison: #10 of 11 in Day Trips from Tulum, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
5 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. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Without transportationThe page price | Meet us directly at Marina Xtabay, located at: Carretera Puerto Juárez, Carr. a Punta Sam, Supermanzana 84, 77500 Cancún, Qu Fish Ceviche | €145 |
| Cancun Departure | Departs from Cancun hotels. •EXACTLY PICK UP TIME WILL BE PROVIDED ONE DAY BEFORE YOUR TOUR BY A MESSAGE ON VIATOR. | €172 |
| Playa Del Carmen Departure | Departs from Playa del Carmen hotels. •EXACTLY PICK UP TIME WILL BE PROVIDED ONE DAY BEFORE YOUR TOUR BY A MESSAGE ON VIATOR. Fish Ceviche, Water and Soda | €181 |
| Riviera Maya Departure | Departs from Riviera Maya hotels •EXACTLY PICK UP TIME WILL BE PROVIDED ONE DAY BEFORE YOUR TOUR BY A MESSAGE ON VIATOR. | €181 |
| Tulum Departure | Pick-ups will be in Super Aki Market in Tulum. •EXACTLY PICK UP TIME WILL BE PROVIDED ONE DAY BEFORE YOUR TOUR. Pickup included | €190 |
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 19 September 2026.
89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 901 of 1,017
Star breakdown of all 1,017 ratings
Reviewers praise close whale shark encounters and supportive guides; seasickness on rough boat rides is a recurring caveat.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (3 August 2025 to 18 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Learn more about these gentle giants and their natural habitat before your adventure begins.
30 min · Admission includedEnjoy a delicious lunch onboard, just off the coast of Isla Mujeres—home to one of the world's most stunning beaches, as recognized by Condé Nast in 2013. Take time to swim and relax in the crystal-clear turquoise waters of this tropical paradise.
Pass by, no stopGo 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).
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #10 of 11 | €145 | 8h | 4.56 (1017) | shared |
| Snorkeling with Caribbean fish and private cenote exploration | €154 | 6h | 4.97 (213) | shared |
| Private Guided Cenotes and Underground River Exploration | €181 | 5h | 4.99 (172) | private |
| Whale Shark Snorkeling Experience from Cancun and Riviera Maya | €208 | 6h 30m | 4.78 (78) | shared |
Ranked #10 of 11 in Day Trips from Tulum by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €38 to €208, median €126; typical length 8h. 1 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 11 Day Trips from Tulum