Swimming w/ Whale Sharks in Isla Mujeres
From: $ 160.00 USD






Shared Experience
Good for groups
Duration 6 Hours
Includes Refreshments
Includes Safety Gear
Suitable for children 10+
About your Experience
One of the activities you can’t miss is to come and swim with the Whale Sharks here in Isla Mujeres. These gentle giants are peaceful creatures who feed mostly on tiny plankton. Don’t let the name Whale Shark frighten you. Actually, they are neither whales nor sharks, but actually the largest fish in the sea!
From: $ 160.00 USD
Prices do not include taxes & charges
Your trip starts at our dive shop, where we give an introductory briefing. We complete our gear checks and we head out to the location where we expect the Whale Sharks to be, which is typically about an hour north of the island.
Once we get to the feeding area east of Isla Contoy, two people at the same time are allowed to jump into the water with our guide for an up-close encounter with these gentle giants. We take turns, in groups of two. As a result, everyone has multiple chances to jump in with the Whale Sharks, without stressing the animal or overwhelming them.
Once we have snorkeled with the Whale Sharks, we return to Isla Mujeres, where you will be able to have lunch and swim at the beautiful Playa Norte. Meanwhile, the captain prepares fresh fish ceviche for you. Some drinks and a well-deserved lunch, and you are ready to return to land after an unforgettable experience.
- Ages: + 10 Years
- Boat Capacity: 10 Passengers
- Meeting point: Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico
- Sunglasses, and Long Sleeve Shirt.
- Towel.
- Hat or Cap.
- Sandals and a change of fresh clothing.
- Swimsuit.
- Reef Safe Sunscreen Biodegradable.
- Sense of Adventure!
$160.00 USD per Adult 10+
Frequently Asked Questions
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Approximately 1 hour cruising north east from the island.
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Yes. We can pick you up from your rental house or hotel provided they a dock where we are able to park our boat.
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Yes, however for safety reasons, you may only consume them after the swimming activity is done!
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No. We are obligated to comply with the regulations from the Mexican National Marine Park CONAMP. It is mandatory for all operators to require the use of a life jacket while swimming with the Whale Sharks. This is not only for your own safety in the water, making you visible to other boats in the area, but also to prevent you from swimming underneath the whale sharks, which is not permitted. We use sport life jackets which are easy to swim with as you snorkel with the whale sharks.
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Our boats are well designed and in the grand majority of the cases it is a sweet smooth ride. If the weather is too rough to go out, we will reschedule your trip for a day with better weather!
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