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Whale Shark Experience
Swim alongside gentle whale sharks, the largest fish in the sea, in the open waters off Isla Mujeres, with trained guides, up to two snorkeling stops and lunch at a beachfront restaurant.
Tour details
- Days
- Every day, in season
- Duration
- 6.5 hours
- Adults (11+)
- $172 USD
- Children (5-10)
- $172 USD
- Infants (0-4)
- Free
- Season
- Early June to mid-September
- Pier fee (not included)
- $40 USD per person
Included
- Round-trip transportation
- Bilingual guide
- Bottled water and soda on board
- Lunch at a beachfront restaurant on Isla Mujeres
- Snorkel gear (mask, fins and snorkel) and a mandatory life jacket
Not included
- Pier fee: $40 USD per person, paid at the pier
Suggested itinerary
- 8:00 am: check-in and welcome briefing at the marina
- 8:30 am: board and head out to the whale sharks, with up to two snorkeling opportunities
- 12:45 pm: lunch at the beach restaurant on Isla Mujeres
- 2:00 pm: leave Isla Mujeres
- 2:30 pm: back at the marina and transport to your hotel
What to bring
- Swimsuit and towel
- Sun-protective clothing
- Hat and sunglasses
- Extra money for souvenirs
Booking
- Availability is subject to confirmation.
- Minimum age 8. Maximum weight 260 lbs (118 kg).
- Guests should be reasonably fit and able to swim.
- Not recommended if you are pregnant, have injuries or back or neck problems, or have other conditions that could be affected by swimming in open water.
- People with respiratory or heart conditions, or conditions that can cause loss of consciousness, have limited participation in water activities.
- Sunscreen is not allowed in the water, by federal regulation. Use only biodegradable repellent where allowed.
- Whale shark season runs from early June to mid-September.
- Children are ages 5 to 10, infants 0 to 4, and adults start at 11.
- Pickup time depends on your hotel. Message us on WhatsApp with your hotel name and we will confirm your exact pickup time before you book.
- Cancellation policy: [to be confirmed].