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9 Best Playa del Carmen Whale Watching Tours

The trips worth booking.

The 9 playa del carmen 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.

9 Best Playa del Carmen Whale Watching Tours

Whale Shark Encounter Full-Day all inclusive Tour from Riviera Maya - Isla Mujeres and Playa Norte: A Pretty Finish With One Big Real-World Limit
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Whale Shark Encounter Full-Day all inclusive Tour from Riviera Maya

1.Whale Shark Encounter Full-Day all inclusive Tour from Riviera Maya

Swim with whale sharks near Punta Sam, then snorkel and relax at Isla Mujeres with lunch and hotel pickup from Playa del Carmen or Cancun.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“It was absolutely terrible, our boat broke down, we had to jump in the water in swim to another boat without mask and fins 5 different times cause none of the other boats wanted to make us their responsibility. We were told to put everything in our bags and they would be handed to us,…”

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Private Whale Shark All Inclusive Experience - Morning in the protected area: respectful rules, real safety
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Private Whale Shark All Inclusive Experience

2.Private Whale Shark All Inclusive Experience

Private whale shark swim near Isla Mujeres with expert guides, reef snorkeling, and a Playa Norte picnic, plus round-trip transport.

★ 5.0

“This was the best excursion we have ever done. Lots of activity. Vanessa and the boat crew were very professional and made it a great experience. We will definitely go again. It isn't a zoo, you may or may not see any sharks. Even if we did not see any sharks, the scuba and boat…”

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Whale shark encounter Private tour - swim with whale shark cancun - Pickup Plus a Mandinga Breakfast: Getting the Day Right at 7:30 AM
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Whale shark encounter Private tour – swim with whale shark cancun

3.Whale shark encounter Private tour – swim with whale shark cancun

Private whale shark swim from Playa del Carmen with pickup, snorkel gear, Mandinga breakfast, and Isla Mujeres lunch. Mantas and turtles possible.

★ 5.0

“An unforgettable private whale shark tour! 🌊 From the moment our guide Abraham and Armando picked us up in Playa del Carmen to the smooth return ride, everything was perfect. Captain Antonio and Steven made us feel safe, cared for, and made sure our sons (3 & 8) had an amazing time—whether swimming with whale…”

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From Playa del Carmen: Whale Shark Tour - The Ride Out: Van Time, Speedboat Time, and What It Means for You
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From Playa del Carmen: Whale Shark Tour

Whale Shark Experience from Playa del Carmen - The Cancun Boat Departure: What It Means for Your Day
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Whale Shark Experience from Playa del Carmen

5.Whale Shark Experience from Playa del Carmen

Swim with whale sharks on a small-group early trip from Playa del Carmen, with pickup, snorkeling gear, and time to enjoy the day.

★ 4.5

“Our driver was excellent. Pickup from hotel is very convenient. 45+ minute drive from playa to Cancun. Comfortable passenger van. Our captain did excellent job in giving everyone an opportunity to see and experience the whale shark. Was able to get in twice. Fresh ceviche & guacamole in the waters at Isla Mujeres was fun…”

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Whale Shark Snorkeling Adventure with Lunch - Early pickup to open-ocean search: the day’s pacing from Playa del Carmen
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Whale Shark Snorkeling Adventure with Lunch

6.Whale Shark Snorkeling Adventure with Lunch

Spend a full day from Playa del Carmen to Isla Contoy for whale shark snorkeling, then unwind at Isla Mujeres’ Playa Norte with lunch.

★ 4.0

“We had an amazing excursion with Contoy Adventures. We had Angel & Carlos on the Caribbean Star. It was such a fabulous day starting with swimming with the whale sharks and then having lunch at the most beautiful beach in Isla Mujeres. They were so much fun and very knowledgeable. Angel told us a lot…”

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Half Day Whale Shark Tour From Playa del Carmen - The 6:00 am start from Playa del Carmen
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Half Day Whale Shark Tour From Playa del Carmen

7.Half Day Whale Shark Tour From Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen whale shark tour to Isla Contoy with early pickup, small group action, and lunch at Isla Mujeres Playa Norte.

★ 4.5

“IT WAS SUCH AN AMAZING, INCREDIBLE TOUR!! Highly recommend! It was such a pleasure to see and swim with this beautiful gorgeous creatures! So much fun and adrenaline! Whale sharks are absolutely lovely and docile creatures so there is nothing to be scared about! YOU HAVE TO TRY IT! It’s recommended to go in the…”

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Private Whale Shark Ecofriendly Tour from Riviera Maya - VNV Marina Stage: Where the Day Gets Real
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Private Whale Shark Ecofriendly Tour from Riviera Maya

8.Private Whale Shark Ecofriendly Tour from Riviera Maya

Private ecofriendly whale shark snorkeling from Playa del Carmen with hotel pickup, Isla Contoy and Playa Norte, plus lunch and pro guides.

★ 5.0

“Seeing these magnificent creatures right next to you looks like the very best ones of National Geographic. We (19y & 17y boys, my wife) so amazed that we could not remember if the sea was cold or not! Our guide Guillermo & 2 sailors were very entertaining, but also very professional. You have 2 x…”

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Snorkeling with Whale Sharks - Isla Mujeres - Whale Shark Snorkeling From Cancun to Isla Mujeres: The Big-Day Flow
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Snorkeling with Whale Sharks – Isla Mujeres

9.Snorkeling with Whale Sharks – Isla Mujeres

Early-morning whale shark snorkeling from Cancun, with repeat swims, small group guides, breakfast, lunch on the way, and free time on Isla Mujeres.

★ 4.5

“Excellent experience despite the bad weather we got. Nuria our guide was always helpful and making her outmost to assure this nice experience explaining all the details and providing confidence to all the participants. Thanks Nuria and the captain for this excellent day!”

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