Half Day Whale Shark Tour From Playa del Carmen
Overview
The whale shark snorkel tour in Cancun, Mexico is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim with the world's largest fish. Our experienced guides provide an intimate, eco-conscious experience that emphasizes the importance of conservation. With only small group tours, guests have an exclusive chance to observe and interact with these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off shared van service
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Whale shark protected area
- Port usage
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-up is available at Playa del Carmen, please add the hotel name to the reservation, and we will confirm the pickup time one day before tour day, and give a phone number where we can reach you by WhatsApp message.IMPORTANT: The port fee & whale shark natural protected area entrance are not included in the price, USD 30 per person, these federal fees must be paid in cash at the port, bring cash there is no ATM in the port.
What To Expect
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Punta Sam
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Isla Contoy
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Playa Norte
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Half Day Whale Shark Tour From Playa del Carmen?
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Activity code: C-8914P34
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Lunch.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off shared van service.
- Driver/guide.
- Professional guide.
- Whale shark protected area.
- Port usage.
The minimum age to participate is 5..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Half Day Whale Shark Tour From Playa del Carmen is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half Day Whale Shark Tour From Playa del Carmen will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off shared van service
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Whale shark protected area
- Port usage
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
