Private Whale Shark Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Swim with majestic whale sharks
- Explore vibrant coral reefs
- Enjoy a delicious onboard lunch
- Experience personalized service
- Capture unforgettable underwater photos
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Playa del Carmen
- Professional guide and crew
- All necessary snorkeling equipment
- Gratuities for the crew
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates seasonally; check availability
- Minimum booking of two people required
- Cancellation policy applies; review terms before booking
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable swimwear and bring a towel
- Bring a waterproof camera for underwater photos
- Apply biodegradable sunscreen to protect marine life
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
Traveler reviews
Whale sharks
What an absolutely incredible experience from start to finish! Swimming with the whale sharks was truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that we’ll never forget. The whole excursion was exceptionally well organised. The transport was comfortable, punctual, and made the journey completely stress-free. Our guide was absolutely fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and made everyone feel safe and relaxed throughout the day. Their passion and expertise really added to the experience. Seeing these magnificent creatures up close in their natural habitat was simply breathtaking. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day. A huge thank you to the entire team for creating such unforgettable memories. We would highly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting the area—it’s an experience you’ll treasure forever!
Amazing Whale Shark Tour
Max was an unbelievable guide from start to finish. He was there to greet us at 4:45am and from then on he was amazing. Very helpful on the boat and in the water to truly give us the best experience we could have! Couldn’t recommend booking this tour more!
Whale Shark City!
Wow! Seven of us (adults) went out today, hoping to see whale sharks. There were too many to count! We had an unbelievable experience that we will never forget. We also saw dolphins on the way out and the way in, as well as several manta rays while in the water! Max gave us the confidence to jump in the water - it’s a little overwhelming at first. He was an incredible guide! Very knowledgeable and reassuring. We were offered several chances each (2 at a time) to view the animals in the water. Each time Captain Teacher perfectively timed our entrance into the water so we could see as much action as possible. The whale sharks performed! We were fortunate to see at least one, usually several sharks on each entrance. Chris also assisted on our dives - at first holding hands until we became comfortable, and towards the end, pulling us alongside the sharks as they swam. Being a passenger on the boat today was just about as exciting as being in the water. We saw shark after shark swim right beside the boat. The water was so clear! The crew members made sure the passengers were well informed about everything we saw. It was easier than we thought to enter, exit and snorkel along these huge animals. By no means do you have to be an experienced snorkeler. I recommend the wetsuit (for rent before the trip for $15 US) as well as a water shirt and any other clothing to protect against the sun (applying sunscreen - even “reef friendly” is not allowed!). After swimming with the sharks, we snorkeled at a reef off Isle Mujures and then visited North Beach for a lunch prepared by the crew (delicious!). Snorkeling and lunch were nice, but overshadowed by the whale shark experience! I wholeheartedly recommend this trip. You will be in good hands with a guide and crew that is passionate about sharing Mexico's natural beauty!
INCREDIBLE!!!!!!
IT WAS INCREDIBLE!!! The guides were amazing (max, captain teacher, and Chris!!!)
Unique and beautiful!
Amazing! From the transfer pick up to the drop off everything was great. Ruben was our guide and he was full of information and really friendly. On our way to find the whale sharks, we saw dolphins, turtles and some manta rays jumping. The boat captain was brilliant at placing us in the perfect position to swim with the whale sharks and the crew were really helpful. I don’t have much experience snorkelling and didn’t have much confidence but Ruben and his colleagues were so supportive. We had the most amazing experiences on this trip. There were plenty of refreshments throughout the day and even when my husband and daughter were seasick, the crew tried to help. Honestly an amazing trip!
