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WHALE SHARK TOUR IN 2023

mexico whale shark season 2022

If you are thinking of taking the whale shark tour this summer or perhaps you are only curious about what the tour looks like in the present, here are some pointers that may help you decide if this is the right experience for you.

When it comes to the whale sharks there is only one whale shark area which is located on open seas north of Cancun and east of Holbox, and while we offer the whale shark tour from Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, and all the way up to Tulum, there are actually three departure points, Cancun, Isla Mujeres, and Isla Holbox, so all of our customers coming from Playa del Carmen, Riviera, and Tulum are brought to our private marina located in Cancun, as we include transportation in our prices the duration of the tour and price will increase the further away you are from Cancun.

Whit the exception of Holbox, once you arrive at our marina we will receive you with a complimentary breakfast (Juice, Coffee, Sweet bread, and fruit), our biggest advice when it comes to our tour will be to dine lightly and not to drink alcohol the night prior. While we are having something to eat we will be explaining the rules of the tours as well as sign weavers, lastly, we will proceed to onboard and introduce ourselves to our captains and guides.

The whale shark tour depends on weather conditions and mother nature in general, that is why no experience is the same, the number of whale sharks we see, the time it takes to find them and even the location will change every single day, also its really important to take in account that we go out as long as the port master (Navy officials)decides it’s safe to run the tour, this means that sometimes is raining or water is rough, while its an activity that most people can do is due to its nature that is not recommended for pregnant people, or people with Osteoporosis.

During most of July and August, we can see other species such as manta rays, sea turtles, and dolphins but it all depends on the day as its mother nature and there is no way to know what is going to happen.

During the course of the tour, we must follow some rules, the use of life vest is compulsory or mandatory to wear all the time even when swimming, there have been some days where the authorities have allowed the use of wetsuits 3 mm on while swimming with the whale sharks but it all depends on their daily decision.

Our boats are big enough for 16 people but the biggest rule all companies must follow is that we are not able to take more than 10 people per boat, thus when swimming with our friends we take turns in couples always accompanied by our guides, we normally take two or three turns by couple but it all depends on the whale shark disposition.

The whale shark tour also includes and stop in Isla Mujeres northern beach or Cabo Catoche in the case of Holbox as well as a complementary snorkel activity should everyone onboard decides to do it, onboard our ships we also have water, sodas sandwiches, and after the tour, we always prepare a ceviche for everyone onboard, so let us know if you are a vegetarian or allergic to seafood, as we want you to have the best experience possible.

This tour is really beautiful and unique in the world, whale sharks are one of the calmest species we can interact with, and swimming with them is an unforgettable experience, and here in Mexico whale shark our team will happily take you on this amazing adventure.