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9 Best Whale Watching Tours In Playa del Carmen

The Riviera Maya’s best days out.

The 9 most popular whale watching tours around Playa del Carmen. The ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who runs them.

9 Best Whale Watching Tours In Playa del Carmen

Whale Shark Encounter Full-Day all inclusive Tour from Riviera Maya - Punta Sam boat ride reality: breakfast, bumpy water, and a guided plan
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Whale Shark Encounter Full-Day all inclusive Tour from Riviera Maya

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1.Whale Shark Encounter Full-Day all inclusive Tour from Riviera Maya

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★ 5.0

“We had a great time on this tour. We saw whale sharks and swam twice with them. The crew on the boat were great and very helpful. Jane our tour guide was terrific. The lunch on the boat was good. Snorkeling on Isle Mejures was nothing great but ok and we stopped to swim in…”

519 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $170.00by Eco tours adventure

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Private Whale Shark All Inclusive Experience - From dock to whale shark area: what the 6-hour flow really feels like
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Private Whale Shark All Inclusive Experience

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2.Private Whale Shark All Inclusive Experience

Private whale shark swim from Playa del Carmen with expert guides, Isla Mujeres snorkeling, and Playa Norte picnic plus roundtrip transport.

★ 5.0

“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.”

136 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $1,095.00by Ocean Tours Mexico

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Whale shark encounter Private tour - swim with whale shark cancun - Whale shark snorkeling rounds: why small-group pacing helps
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Whale shark encounter Private tour – swim with whale shark cancun

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3.Whale shark encounter Private tour – swim with whale shark cancun

Private whale shark swim from Playa del Carmen with round-trip pickup, snorkeling gear, and time in Isla Mujeres.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful time with Eco Tours and our guide Jane! Swimming with whale sharks was absolutely mind-blowing! The tour was well organized, the guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!”

63 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $975.00by Eco tours adventure

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From Playa del Carmen: Whale Shark Tour - The whale shark encounter: what 3 hours on the water means
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From Playa del Carmen: Whale Shark Tour

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4.From Playa del Carmen: Whale Shark Tour

Snorkel with gentle whale sharks from Playa del Carmen, then enjoy lunch at Isla Mujeres Playa Norte on a 7-hour small-group tour.

★ 4.3

“We had the best time with Carlos doing the whale shark tour. A bucket list moment and will defo be doing it again if we return to Mexico!!”

52 reviews7 hoursFrom $195by contoyexcursions

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Half Day Whale Shark Tour From Playa del Carmen - The 6:00am pickup and how to keep the day from feeling hectic
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Half Day Whale Shark Tour From Playa del Carmen

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5.Half Day Whale Shark Tour From Playa del Carmen

Half-day whale shark tour from Playa del Carmen with hotel pickup, Punta Sam and Isla Contoy swims, and Isla Mujeres lunch. $185.

★ 4.5

“We were really excited about this tour, but since the shark was not to be found, we ended up with spending the entire day at open sea, looking for it. When it comes to nature, you can never be sure what to get, but locals told us that there are not many whalesharks there in…”

9 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $185.00by Contoy Excursions

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Whale Shark Experience from Playa del Carmen - The Snorkeling Setup: What’s Included and Why It Matters
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Whale Shark Experience from Playa del Carmen

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6.Whale Shark Experience from Playa del Carmen

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.

★ 4.5

“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…”

9 reviewsFrom $49by Turismo Channel

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Whale Shark Snorkeling Adventure with Lunch - The morning pickup: early start, then you’re on Pacific-clock time (ocean time)
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Whale Shark Snorkeling Adventure with Lunch

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7.Whale Shark Snorkeling Adventure with Lunch

10-hour Isla Contoy whale shark snorkel from Playa del Carmen with breakfast, lunch, and Playa Norte beach time if weather allows.

★ 4.0

“We had an amazing excursion with Contoy Adventures. We had Angel & Carlos on the Caribbean Star. It was such a fabulous day starting with swimming with the whale sharks and then having lunch at the most beautiful beach in Isla Mujeres. They were so much fun and very knowledgeable. Angel told us a lot…”

9 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $225.00by Pro Dive International

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Private Whale Shark Ecofriendly Tour from Riviera Maya - The Whale Shark Moment: Short Swim Windows That Matter
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Private Whale Shark Ecofriendly Tour from Riviera Maya

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8.Private Whale Shark Ecofriendly Tour from Riviera Maya

Private whale shark snorkeling from Playa del Carmen with hotel pickup, lunch, and expert guides, with sightings up to 50 whale sharks.

★ 5.0

“Seeing these magnificent creatures right next to you looks like the very best ones of National Geographic. We (19y & 17y boys, my wife) so amazed that we could not remember if the sea was cold or not! Our guide Guillermo & 2 sailors were very entertaining, but also very professional. You have 2 x…”

7 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $895.00by EcoColors Mexico

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Snorkeling with Whale Sharks - Isla Mujeres - From marina breakfast to finding whale sharks
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Snorkeling with Whale Sharks – Isla Mujeres

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9.Snorkeling with Whale Sharks – Isla Mujeres

Early-morning whale shark snorkeling near Isla Mujeres from Cancun with gear help, small groups, Playa Norte time, and extra swims.

★ 4.5

“Excellent experience despite the bad weather we got. Nuria our guide was always helpful and making her outmost to assure this nice experience explaining all the details and providing confidence to all the participants. Thanks Nuria and the captain for this excellent day!”

4 reviews7 hours (approx.)by Dune Mexico Blue Dream

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