Swimming with sharks is a big tick on the bucket list – and you can do it right here in Mexico. Sail into the Caribbean Sea with a marine expert, and you'll snorkel with one of the world's largest sea creatures, the whale shark. Then, there's a relaxing cruise back to shore for you to pinch yourself to check if that really just happened. To top it all off, you'll sit down to a beachfront lunch filled with traditional Mexican flavours before returning to your hotel.
Whale shark experience with lunch
+ 5
+ 3
Main features
Free cancellation
Place: Riviera Maya / Playa del Carmen
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Language: Spanish, English, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Additional features
Instant confirmation
Meal included
e-Voucher
Hotel pick up
Why you’ll love this…
- This is a chance to swim with whale sharks in the wild
- There's a beachfront lunch packed with traditional Mexican flavours included in the experience
- You'll sail with a marine expert for the best chance of spotting the biggest fish in the ocean
Important to know
- Whale shark are gentle giants, but human touch can disrupt their natural behaviours. Help us protect these majestic creatures by observing and enjoying them from a distance
- The minimum age is eight years old, and the max weight allowed is 118 kilograms
- Bring your swimwear, a towel, sun-protective clothing, a hat or cap and sunglasses
- Just so you know, due to federal regulations, suncream isn't allowed
- You should be comfortable in the water and able to swim to join this tour, and it's best if you're in generally good physical condition
- This activity isn't recommended for anyone with injuries, neck or back problems, or for pregnant women
- If you have respiratory or heart conditions, or anything that could cause loss of consciousness, you may not be able to participate in water activities
- Swimming with whale sharks is an incredible experience, but since they're wild animals, sightings can't be guaranteed
- Port tax of USD $40 per person to be paid during check-in
- Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase during lunch
- Lunch menu:Taco station featuring gratin skirt steak tacos, achiote-marinated chicken breast tacos, sweet pepper and corn tacos and corn tortilla quesadillasSides include corn esquites, traditional guacamole with tortilla chips, ham and cheese panini and a vegetable wrapHouse salsas and toppings include roasted tomato salsa, fresh tomatillo salsa, pico de gallo, smoked chilli cream, spicy habanero salsa, sour cream, cotija cheese, pickled onions and lime wedgesVegetarian options include fresh vegetable sticks (cucumber, jicama, carrot) with sweet and sour dressing and a fresh leaf salad with vinaigretteHand fruit selection includes Starking apples, green grapes, seasonal fruit, fruit skewers, and honey pineapple popsicles with tajín and limeTraditional Mexican sweets include coconut candies, sweet tamarind pulp, stone-ground chocolate, spicy tamarind candy and cajeta wafersWater bar with horchata, hibiscus water, and plain wate
- Not suitable for guests who can't swim
- Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
- Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- Not suitable for families with small children
- Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
- Bring a towel
- Bring a hat
- Lockers not included
- Subject to weather conditions
- Not suitable for guests with poor health
- Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems
- Height, weight and/or age restrictions may apply
- Bring money for extras or gratuities
- Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
- Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
- This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 3 days before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Boat cruise
- Lunch
- Soft drinks
- Transport
- Equipment
- Lifejacket
- Swim stops
- Bilingual guide
- Snorkel gear
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV
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