Description
The whale sharks come to the waters surrounding Isla Mujeres, Contoy, and Holbox to feed on plankton where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Mexico. You will have the remarkable opportunity to swim and snorkel with the gentle giant, in an area teeming with sea life. The whale shark is the largest fish that exists in the world today, it can grow up to 15 meters in length. The whale shark has nothing in common with whales except for its size and the fact that only eats tiny plankton that gathers with its mouth open. Normally it feeds on the surface or slightly below this. Whale sharks are viviparous animals and sometimes see young calves swimming with the elderly. ...
SCHEDULE OF THE TOUR FROM CANCUN: From 7:am to 2:00 pm ( daily just during the season)
SCHEDULE OF THE TOUR FROM RIVIERA MAYA: From 6:00 am to 4:00 pm (daily just during the season)
WHALE SHARK SEASON: Around May 15 and finishes around September 15 (Tour season starts when whale shark arrives at our shores)
CHILDREN PRICE: From 5 to 7 years old. ( Under 5 are not allowed to do the tour)
RESTRICTIONS: Pregnant women
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is important to know that we cannot control nature, so we can NOT guarantee the snorkeling with the whale sharks nor the sightings. The whale sharks come to the waters near Cancun to feed on plankton, but when there is no/much plankton there are no/a few whale sharks. We recommend making your reservation between mid-June to August since there is a higher possibility to see whale sharks.
TOUR INCLUDES:
Pick up and drop off at your hotel*
(Please contact us to know your pick-up time at your hotel) Click here
Comfortable transportation with air-conditioning
Continental Breakfast
Lunch (shrimp ceviche and chicken sandwich) drinks
Snorkel Equipment and lifejackets
Government fees
* Please be aware. The vehicle will not have the Canada Transfers logo at the time of pick up. We use suppliers. (They will call you by your last name at the main door lobby)
TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Alcoholic beverages
Personal Expenses
Tips
RECOMMENDED TO BRING:
T-shirt with long sleeves, Towels, Swimming suit, Comfortables shoes, Impermeable jacket, Hat and Sunglasses, Own Wetsuit ( or you can rent it at the pier)
CANCELLATIONS AND BOOKINGS POLICY
Prices
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