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15 Best Cancun Whale Watching Tours

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The 15 cancun whale watching tours travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.

15 Best Cancun Whale Watching Tours

Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya - Price and Value: What You Pay for (and What You’ll Add)
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Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya

1.Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya

Small-group whale shark snorkeling from Cancun and Riviera Maya: early pickup, Isla Contoy, Playa Norte lunch, and optional photo/video.

Most Popular 5.0

“Swimming alongside a whale shark is incredible. It’s such a big and beautiful animal! This tour company is very communicative. I received a reminder the night before the tour and a message the morning of. I have dietary needs, and they were very responsive before the tour, through the app, letting me know food options.…”

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Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya - Hotel Pickup and the 8-Hour Day Reality
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Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya

2.Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya

Small-group whale shark snorkel with biologist narration, hotel pickup, and Isla Mujeres lunch. Budget $160 plus a $20 cash reef tax.

4.5

“Amazing experience! There were 30ish Whale Sharks in the area and they were feeding at the surface, so we got to swim right beside these majestic animals. Naara, and the crew were amazing! I had previously swam with Whale Sharks in the Maldives and this was an even better experience. Highly recommend this tour and…”

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Whale Shark Swimming and Isla Mujeres Beach Tour - Stop 1: Contoy Adventures and the protected-area whale shark encounter
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Whale Shark Swimming and Isla Mujeres Beach Tour

Cancun Whale Shark Encounter - Timing and sea reality: a 4–5 hour day with short in-water sessions
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Cancun Whale Shark Encounter

4.Cancun Whale Shark Encounter

Cancun whale shark snorkeling with hotel pickup, Playa Norte Isla Mujeres time, ceviche, and sterilized gear, with responsible guidance.

4.5

“This is nature, and there is no guarantee. I went on the whale shark tour on Monday, but we did not succeed in getting a chance to swim with the sharks. We got close, but nature was not cooperating. At least we got to have lunch at a beautiful beach with warm, turquoise water. Contoy…”

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From Cancún: Half-Day Snorkeling with Whale Sharks - The snorkeling part: gear, safety, and meeting the giants
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From Cancún: Half-Day Snorkeling with Whale Sharks

5.From Cancún: Half-Day Snorkeling with Whale Sharks

Swim with gentle whale sharks off Cancun, then enjoy lunch on Isla Mujeres. Small group, snacks, gear, and hotel transfers.

4.5

“Décevant le guide n’a fait aucun effort d’écoute et de compréhension vis à vis de nos différents demandes aux cours de la journée. La visite avec les requins baleines s’effectue pas groupe de deux personnes ce qui laisse peu de possibilités de savourer le moment. Le repas servis sur place dans le bateau et totalement…”

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Private Whale shark Ecofriendly tour from Cancun - The boat ride: how the search for the reserve works
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Private Whale shark Ecofriendly tour from Cancun

Small Group Whale Shark Encounter - 10 years in business - What you eat and drink: Breakfast, snacks, and North Beach food
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Small Group Whale Shark Encounter – 10 years in business

7.Small Group Whale Shark Encounter – 10 years in business

Snorkel with whale sharks off Cancun on a max-10 small-group tour to Playa Norte, with breakfast, food, and included photos.

5.0

“This was the best tour I ever had! Tourguide Adolfo is absolutely brilliant in what he does. He guided us, a small group of people, through the day and water with his knowledge, years of experience and passion for the whale sharks. Seeing and swimming with the whale sharks are a highlight I will never…”

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Cancun Whale Shark Experience with Snorkel & Transportation - Speedboat + breakfast: how the day starts before you ever see whale sharks
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Cancun Whale Shark Experience with Snorkel & Transportation

8.Cancun Whale Shark Experience with Snorkel & Transportation

Whale shark swim from Cancun with hotel pickup, speedboat, breakfast, ceviche, reef snorkel, and Playa Norte.

4.5

“This was a great experience!! We loved our guide Juan. He had a great personality and went above and beyond in trying to help us all get up close and see the whale sharks and swim with them. You get two opportunities to swim along side them. I know we would like Read more”

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Private Whale Shark Tour from Cancun - Snorkeling With Whale Sharks: Gear, Safety, and What You Should Expect in the Water
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Private Whale Shark Tour from Cancun

9.Private Whale Shark Tour from Cancun

Private whale shark snorkeling from Cancun with your own boat, included gear, and Isla Mujeres lunch, plus clear cash-only fees to plan for.

5.0

“This was a wonderful experience for our family. We each got in the water with the whale sharks multiple times. The extra cost of the private tour was well worth the price. If we had been in a much larger group, we would only have been able to get in the water twice at most…”

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Whale Shark Swim Adventure SMALL GROUP from Cancun - Getting to Isla Mujeres, Contoy, and Holbox by Boat
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Whale Shark Swim Adventure SMALL GROUP from Cancun

10.Whale Shark Swim Adventure SMALL GROUP from Cancun

Small-group whale shark swim from Cancun with hotel pickup, Isla Mujeres boat ride, pair snorkeling, wetsuit gear, and fresh ceviche lunch.

5.0

“Absolutely amazing experience! Only wish we could have more time in water with whale shark... The guide only brings 2 people to water each time, so every 2 people get 2 rounds to see whale shark. We see Mantarays as well, fascinating!! BRING YOUR WETSUIT if you don't want to wear lifejacket in water”

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Full-Day Whale Shark Tour Puerto Morelos with Pickup and Lunch - Isla Contoy: The Whale Shark Search and Snorkel Window
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Full-Day Whale Shark Tour Puerto Morelos with Pickup and Lunch

11.Full-Day Whale Shark Tour Puerto Morelos with Pickup and Lunch

Spot whale sharks near Isla Contoy, then boat to Isla Mujeres for lunch at Playa Norte on a small-group day with pickup.

5.0

“The experience was outstanding. Carlos picked me up on time; got us breakfast, gave us tips for seeing things and having fun (take dramamine!), and did his best to ensure everyone had a great time. he whale was incredible, and we were able to do two short swims (in groups of 3. two tourists and…”

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Whale Shark from Cancun, Riviera Maya and Tulum All Inclusive - Price, Value, and What You Actually Get for $190
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Whale Shark from Cancun, Riviera Maya and Tulum All Inclusive

12.Whale Shark from Cancun, Riviera Maya and Tulum All Inclusive

Swim with whale sharks on an 8-hour speedboat trip from Cancun with transfers, Isla Mujeres ceviche, and up to 3 swims.

5.0

“Miguel our tour guide is the best tour guide I ever met. His excellent!! His very careful for our safety in the boat and throughout the swim with the whale shark. His able to get my 6 years old daughter swimming with the shark. I’ve swim with 2 sharks at the same time. It was…”

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Private and Shared Whale Shark Tour from Tulum - Cruise route: Isla Mujeres, Contoy, and Holbox from the boat
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Private and Shared Whale Shark Tour from Tulum

14.Private and Shared Whale Shark Tour from Tulum

Small-group whale shark snorkeling from Tulum: 6am cruise past Isla Mujeres, Contoy and Holbox, with safe no-contact swims and ceviche.

3.5

“This was one of the best experiences of my life! Swimming with the whale sharks was more magical and humbling than I could have ever imagined; truly one of the best experiences of my life. Our guide Raul was knowledgeable, fun and went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible experience.…”

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Small-Group Whale Shark and Snorkeling Tour from Cancun - The Snorkeling Window: Gear, Guidance, and Wildlife Odds
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Small-Group Whale Shark and Snorkeling Tour from Cancun

15.Small-Group Whale Shark and Snorkeling Tour from Cancun

Small-group whale shark snorkeling from Cancun with provided gear, hotel pickup, and fresh shrimp ceviche for $249.99 in about 6 hours.

5.0

“Great experience would recommend this to people that want small groups ! He was very attentive to our needs ! Make sure you book a tour group with grade A equipment it makes it easier to swim with whales !!”

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