PLAYA DEL CARMEN
The Riviera Maya’s best days out.
The 8 most popular whale shark tours around Playa del Carmen. The ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Swim with gentle whale sharks plus Isla Mujeres beach time, breakfast, lunch, and snorkeling gear on a small-group full-day tour from Riviera Maya.
Most Popular“A huge box ✔️ for me and my family,taken out to swim alongside these graceful giants. All round great organisations,timings and value for money”
Private whale shark swim from Playa del Carmen with expert guides, Isla Mujeres snorkeling, and Playa Norte picnic plus roundtrip transport.
“Rueben was the goat and lined us up to jump in the water right in front of the whale sharks. Craziest thing ever! Really fun trip overall. Enjoyed snorkeling and especially the beach at the end with beers.”
Private whale shark swim from Playa del Carmen with round-trip pickup, snorkeling gear, and time in Isla Mujeres.
“An unforgettable private whale shark tour! 🌊 From the moment our guide Abraham and Armando picked us up in Playa del Carmen to the smooth return ride, everything was perfect. Captain Antonio and Steven made us feel safe, cared for, and made sure our sons (3 & 8) had an amazing time—whether swimming with whale…”
Snorkel with gentle whale sharks from Playa del Carmen, then enjoy lunch at Isla Mujeres Playa Norte on a 7-hour small-group tour.
“This day was absolutely amazing! Bucket list event checked! There were approx 20 sharks during our excursion and they were within feet from us! Go for it…you won’t regret it!”
Half-day whale shark tour from Playa del Carmen with hotel pickup, Punta Sam and Isla Contoy swims, and Isla Mujeres lunch. $185.
“Amazing experience!”
Swim with whale sharks near Cancun on a small-group tour from Playa del Carmen, with pickup, snorkeling gear, and an Isla Mujeres food stop.
“Our driver was excellent. Pickup from hotel is very convenient. 45+ minute drive from playa to Cancun. Comfortable passenger van. Our captain did excellent job in giving everyone an opportunity to see and experience the whale shark. Was able to get in twice. Fresh ceviche & guacamole in the waters at Isla Mujeres was fun…”
10-hour Isla Contoy whale shark snorkel from Playa del Carmen with breakfast, lunch, and Playa Norte beach time if weather allows.
“We went to Mexico in July shortly after it reopened due to COVID. We loved loved loved this adventure. Swimming with the whale sharks can not be replaced. Also I was very pleasantly surprised to see how careful and the high tech investments that they made for social distancing, screening, and sterilizing.”
Private whale shark snorkeling from Playa del Carmen with hotel pickup, lunch, and expert guides, with sightings up to 50 whale sharks.
“Outstanding tour from start to finish. This was our second whale shark tour with this company. We thought our first time out was amazing with 15 whale sharks in our area. This time we swam with about 40 whale sharks and a few manta rays rotating in and out of the water over a 2+…”
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