Whale sharkSeasonal
Whale shark snorkel · shared trip
Every summer, hundreds of whale sharks gather off Isla Mujeres to feed on plankton. Swimming beside a ten-metre animal…
MX$3,000MX$2,700per person
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Whale shark
Isla MujeresSeason May – September
Private whale shark charter in Cancun
The same experience, without sharing a boat with strangers. A whole vessel for your group of up to ten, a flexible schedule and your own pace: more turns in the water, more time for photography and the option to leave ahead of the fleet. It is what families, couples and photographers choose.
What makes this dive different
- Private boat for 1 to 10 people
- Flexible schedule — you can leave ahead of the fleet
- More water time per person with no other groups aboard
- Captain and guides dedicated exclusively to your group
- Equipment, protected-area permits, drinks and snacks included
How the day works, step by step
- Meeting point. Punta Sam pier, at the time we agree with you.
- Private briefing. Protected area rules and a day plan adapted to your group.
- Boat ride. Departure to the aggregation zone at your own pace.
- In the water. Turns organised for your group alone, with more time per person.
- Extras. Reef snorkel stop or extra water time, whichever you prefer.
- Return. Back to port. Total duration around 6 hours.
What you will see
- Whale shark (Rhincodon typus)
- Occasional oceanic manta rays
- Sea turtles
- Sailfish and dolphins on some trips
- Reef life at the snorkel stop
What's included
- Private boat for 1–10 people
- Dedicated captain and guides
- Full snorkel equipment
- Protected area permits
- Water, soft drinks and snacks
- Participant insurance
What's not included
- Hotel transfer (quote available)
- Photos and video (service available)
- Gratuities
- Full meals (snacks and drinks are included)
Requirements
Suitable for all ages who are comfortable in water. Price is for the whole boat, up to 10 people. Seasonal activity: May to September.
What to bring
- Swimsuit and towel
- Reef-safe biodegradable sunscreen (required)
- Seasickness tablet if you are prone to it
- Underwater camera and a change of clothes
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is the price per person or per boat?
Per whole boat, for groups of 1 to 10. From six people up it usually works out better value than the shared trip.
Can we choose the departure time?
Yes, and it is one of the big advantages. Leaving ahead of the fleet usually means more animals and fewer boats around.
Can we combine it with diving?
Not the same day, because of the pressure profiles, but we can build a multi-day package combining whale sharks and diving. Message us.
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What our divers say
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★★★★★
“Excellent experience! Rene is a brilliant guide — you can tell he loves what he does and passes on his passion for the sea and marine life at every moment. His instructions and dive plan before every dive make you feel safe and let you enjoy the flora and fauna even more. Highly recommended, I already want to plan new dive trips!”
Judith Schramm FloresLocal Guide · 19 reviews
★★★★★
“I had an excellent experience with Scuba & Adventours Mexico starting my PADI Open Water Diver certification. Everything was explained very clearly and all my questions were answered along the way. Instructor René has a real talent for explaining things simply and clearly.”
Alejandro CorresPADI Open Water course
★★★★★
“My first time in the diving world! I'm so grateful because my experience with Scuba was incredible — the support and professionalism of René, Delfina and captain Larry make you feel safe at every step. I'll definitely be back with them to certify.”
VictoriaLocal Guide · 28 reviews
MX$29,500MX$27,000per boat