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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

“I had a truly wonderful day with the whale sharks. There were plenty of whale sharks, and there were lots of opportunities to take photos and snorkel with them. A truly unique experience! I highly recommend it if you're in Cancun.”

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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

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

3.Whale Shark Swimming and Isla Mujeres Beach Tour

Swim with whale sharks in a protected area, then unwind at Playa Norte in Isla Mujeres with ceviche and hotel pickup.

★ 5.0

“When the goal of the excursion changes from excitement to getting in the water to trying to not join the other 40% of the passengers on the boat to not vomit off the back, you know your excursion is not going well. Upon jumping in the ocean Water immediately filled my snorkel tube and entered…”

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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

“great experience from pick up to drop off. Captain Angel and Sailor Manuel made the experience unforgetable. Ceviche and sandwich was delicious. Overall, it was amazing! thank you again Manuel for being an awesome guide!”

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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

“We had a wonderful experience!!! We received a text the night before letting us know what time our pick up was from the hotel. The weather was beautiful there were over 50 whales at the location. We were told it was the best day of the season so far. All 10 of us on the…”

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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

“We arrived at the meeting place and were asked which operator we were with. Apparently there isn't one and no matter which listed or platform you book from this is a pool operation and you really have no idea which operator you'll be going out to international waters wiRead 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

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

“Best experience! We had a great time to include several swims with whale sharks, followed by ceviche and drinks at Isla Mujeres. They then had a quick snorkel trip before heading back. The guide was very helpful especially with kids. The boat wasn’t the nicest but the overall experience was great.”

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Eco Whale Shark Encounter - Getting There From Your Cancun Hotel (and Why the Boat Type Matters)
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Eco Whale Shark Encounter

13.Eco Whale Shark Encounter

Cancun whale shark tour with hotel pickup: 2-3 swims near Isla Contoy, Playa Norte time, safety gear, snacks, and a smooth speed-boat day.

★ 5.0

“Wonderful experience! We were treated well by the whole friendly team. Swimming with the friendly and peaceful whale sharks was an incredible experience. Worth the $$. Be sure you book with Joluga! No catamaran. It is a speed boat.”

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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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