Mexico · SWIM WITH WHALE SHARKS
The season runs mid-May to mid-September, the boats carry permits and the sea is usually calmer before ten. These 15 trips are compared on how long you get in the water, group size and whether lunch and gear are in the price.
Swim with whale sharks near La Paz on a full-day tour from Los Cabos, with gear, wetsuits, transport, expert guides, and fish tacos included.
“Mario was wonderful! i was struggling with the current and trying to keep up with the whale shark and Mario literally held my hand and guided me.”
Swim with wild whale sharks near Isla Mujeres on a small-group tour with lunch, snorkeling, and practical advice about seasickness and timing.
“What an incredible experience - we loved the direct assistance and directions in making the most of the moments with these beautiful creatures who are just so gentle to be around. The captain and tour lead were fantastic in making this an unforgetable moment for our family.”
Swim with whale sharks from Cancun, enjoy reef snorkeling and Playa Norte, and get practical advice on timing, costs, sea conditions, and gear.
“Our guide Alex was amazing she was so helpful and supportive when they noticed some people didn’t get a full look at the shark the gave them another jump in, even when it was bad weather the crew made it a fun experience, the whale sharks were beautiful overall a great experience”
Swim beside whale sharks off Cancun with a biologist guide, lunch near Isla Mujeres, hotel pickup, and practical tips for sea conditions.
“It was an amazing experience and the staff were great! Just seeing these wonderful animals was enough, but if you want the full experience you should be a strong swimmer to keep up with the whale sharks. I am 60 and in good shape but had difficulty keeping up. My son who is 28 had no problem, my daughter who is 18 and scuba certified had a hard time keeping up. I wouldn’t recommend this for children under 14.”
Review of La Paz whale shark snorkeling with a marine biologist, small groups, gear, photos, costs, weather risks, and practical tips.
“We had a wonderful experience snorkeling with the whale sharks. The biologist/guide did a fantastic job teaching us about the whale sharks and then making sure each member of our small group had multiple opportunities to get close to and/or swim with a whale shark. Afterward they sent photos and video of our experience to memorialize the trip. Highly recommend!”
Swim with whale sharks from Riviera Maya, snorkel near Isla Mujeres, enjoy ceviche lunch, and get practical advice on timing, seasickness, and value.
“Alexandra and the whole crew were top notch! We swam with whale sharks, mantra rays. Lunch hit the spot, and the fresh cevuche and stop at Isla Mujueres was just beautiful. My husband and I had a wonderful time!”
Swim with whale sharks near Cancun, then enjoy Playa Norte, ceviche, hotel pickup, and practical tips on seasickness, timing, and value.
“Its kind of a rush to chase whalesharks but it yields back your expectations and the guides put on real effort for you to see these amazing creature as many times as you can. Even if they dont escape your presence, they swim pretty fast and outpace you in a blink. If you are gonna do it with your toddler, mine was 5 years old, do it, make him or her see them. Take medication if you tend to be seasick because the boat really sways during the chase and wait. Good luck!”
Swim beside whale sharks in La Paz with a small seven-person crew, premium gear, snacks, photos, and an eco-friendly approach.
“Excellent experience for all ages. My family loved it, fantastic and knowledge team. Highly recommend it!”
Swim with whale sharks from Cancún in a small group, with naturalist guides, lunch, clear water, and possible dolphin sightings.
“This was such a magical experience, the guides were excellent, ensured everyone had a great time and had their up close shark experience. It felt incredibly safe and the ceviche served was really top notch! An added bonus of seeing dolphins playing and leaping in the ocean. Would highly recommend this experience, you won't regret it.”
Swim with whale sharks from Isla Holbox, spot manta rays and turtles, and enjoy fresh ceviche on this small-group sea adventure.
“It was amazing. Seeing and swimming with the whale sharks was a magical experience. Of course our guide Deigo and captain are what made the experience truly a once in a lifetime experience. They were friendly, and outstanding! After guiding us on our swim to see the Whale sharks, they pulled up to a little quiet deserted beach and swam in crystal blue water they made us a lunch which we ate on the boat. On the way home we pulled over to see some flamingos. A perfect day. !”
Swim near protected whale sharks from Cancun, then enjoy Playa Norte, ceviche, hotel pickup, and a small-group boat outing.
“Excellent guides. Unforgettable experience. Up close! Dorian swam us right up to a whale shark. So close we could touch…but didn’t! This tour group had us up and out early so we were one of the first boats able to swim. As we were leaving, no less than 25+ boats were arriving and so was the patrol boat. We had time to swim with the whale shark but I imagine many of the later boats did not due to volume and the fact there was only one shark. Thanks to Contoy for giving us the experience many others did not get. Excellent ceviche afterwards! Dorian did a fantastic job of…”
Swim beside whale sharks in La Paz with Sunrider Tours, small groups, gear, snacks, and expert guides, plus practical advice on waits and costs.
“After making a reservation and getting confirmation we arrived at Sunrider hours beforehand and told there was no room for us”
Swim with whale sharks in La Paz with a marine biologist, small groups, regulated encounters, gear, snacks, and flexible cancellation.
“It was so fantastic! The guide was super conscientious and careful and her directions were very clear and helpful. It was a delightful excursion from start to finish.”
Swim with whale sharks from Isla Holbox, then snorkel reefs near Cabo Catoche with breakfast, ceviche, and a small group.
“My boyfriend and I had the most bad ass day ever!!! Pedro, our Captain kept everyone safe and well fed. Our guide was also a very knowledgeable older gentleman who is so well versed in everything Whale Shark that it was like an outdoor classroom!! We highly recommend this tour company 🇲🇽🇺🇸🎯👏”
Swim with whale sharks and sea lions, then enjoy ceviche at Balandra on this small-group La Paz boat tour.
“My girlfriend and I went on this tour to see whale sharks and sea lions. To my mistake we showed up a day early, nevertheless the tour operators were amazing and invited us to go that day. We had an amazing experience and really enjoyed seeing the marine life and Balandra bay. It was an incredible experience and they were so flexible and hard working. We had such an amazing experience. Definitely recommended this.”
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