Small Group Swim with Whale Sharks Tour with or without lifevest
Overview
If you are a skilled swimmer, and you feel comfortable in open waters, then you have the chance to swim without a lifevest.
Swim with the whale shark in the hands of a professional, safety and customer-care-oriented company.
Our tour's highlights:
-Convenient pick-up and drop-off from your hotel lobby and Bnbs.
-Professional snorkeling equipment to enjoy the most prolific whale shark waters in the world.
-Reduced groups, spacious boats and certified guides.
-Double-powered engine, stable and safe boats.
-Superb fresh ceviche, snack sandwiches and cold refreshments anchored at the most beautiful beach in Mexico. Veggie/Vegan options available.
After the coffee break test your equipment while having a brief from our highly-trained Captain and mate. We go straight to snorkel with the whale sharks in one of the largest Whale shark congregation spots in the world!
Delight and recover energy with a Mexican Caribbean lunch at one of the top-5 most beautiful beaches in the world.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffe break before boarding + water and softdrinks on board
- Lunch Ceviche, fruit and power bars as lunch. Vegetarian option available, requesting it in advance
- Swim with the Whale Shark and relaxing stop at Isla Mujeres
- Full equipment (Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, life vests)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Certified friendly English speaking captain and guide
- $10 dock fee payable at check-in
- Gratuities
- Pictures and Videos (optional purchase at the end of the tour)
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the option “Transport Cancun & Costa Mujer”.
Exact pick up time will be sent within 24 hours after the booking is completed. Transportation is offered ini air conditioned vans. Please plan to be on time as we can offer only 5 minutes tolerance.
For the option “Reach our location”.
Carr. a Punta Sam Supermanzana 84
Marina, 77525 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Captain Whale Shark Cancun
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Playa Norte
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Caribbean
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Tour duration is travel time included
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Small Group Swim with Whale Sharks Tour with or without lifevest?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-273670P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours 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. Coffe break before boarding + water and softdrinks on board.
- Lunch. Ceviche, fruit and power bars as lunch. Vegetarian option available, requesting it in advance.
- Swim with the Whale Shark and relaxing stop at Isla Mujeres.
- Full equipment (Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, life vests).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Certified friendly English speaking captain and guide.
- $10 dock fee payable at check-in.
- Gratuities.
- Pictures and Videos (optional purchase at the end of the tour).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Small Group Swim with Whale Sharks Tour with or without lifevest is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 Small Group Swim with Whale Sharks Tour with or without lifevest will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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 coffeeCoffe break before boarding + water and softdrinks on board
- LunchCeviche, fruit and power bars as lunch. Vegetarian option available, requesting it in advance
- Swim with the Whale Shark and relaxing stop at Isla Mujeres
- Full equipment (Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, life vests)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Certified friendly English speaking captain and guide
- $10 dock fee payable at check-in
- Gratuities
- Pictures and Videos (optional purchase at the end of the tour)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Tour duration is travel time included
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
