Get 10% off on the app with promo code APP10

Scan to download
Currency
  • SGDSingapore Dollar
  • AUDAustralian Dollar
  • EUREuro
  • GBPPound Sterling
  • INRIndian Rupees
  • IDRIndonesian Rupiah
  • JPYJapanese Yen
  • HKDHong Kong Dollar
  • MYRMalaysian Ringgit
  • TWDNew Taiwan Dollar
  • THBThai Baht
  • PHPPhilippine Peso
  • USDU.S Dollar
  • NZDNew Zealand Dollar
  • VNDVietnamese Dong
  • KRWKorean Won
  • AEDEmirati Dirham
  • CNYChinese Yuan
  • CADCanadian Dollar
  • CHFSwiss Franc
Language
  • 한국어
  • 日本語
  • English
  • Bahasa Indonesia
  • Tiếng Việt
  • ไทย
  • 简体中文

Swimming with Whale Sharks in the Caribbean from Riviera Maya

Swimming with Whale Sharks in the Caribbean from Riviera Maya

Next available dates

Highlights

Experience the rare opportunity to swim alongside whale sharks in their natural habitat during their seasonal presence in the Caribbean Sea. These gentle giants are the largest fish in the world, and encountering them in open waters is an unforgettable wildlife experience. A certified bilingual guide will accompany you throughout the activity, sharing information about whale shark behavior, migration, and feeding habits. Enjoy 3 to 4 guided swimming encounters, entering the water in pairs with your guide, depending on sea conditions and participants’ physical ability. You may also have the chance to spot other marine wildlife, such as giant manta rays. After the experience, relax on board with fresh fish ceviche and refreshing drinks, completing an extraordinary day at sea.

Itinerary

  • Isla Mujeres

    Experience an unforgettable whale shark adventure in the Caribbean Sea near Isla Contoy. Before departure, enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, juice, and bread, then receive your snorkeling equipment and safety instructions from our certified guides. Once on the water, the crew will search for whale sharks in their natural habitat. When conditions allow, enjoy 3 to 4 guided swimming encounters, with two guests and a guide entering the water at a time. Life jackets are mandatory throughout the swimming activity. After the experience, rinse off with fresh water and relax on board while enjoying an included lunch of fresh fish ceviche and ham and cheese sandwiches, along with water and soda. This unique experience combines marine wildlife, snorkeling, and an unforgettable encounter with one of the ocean’s largest fish.

What's included

INCLUDED

light breakfast (coffee, juice and bread)
2 to 3 dives per person with the whale shark
Snaks, Water and soft drinks
Use of Snorkelling equipment and Life Vest
36 foot speed boats ride & Bilingual Guide
Round transportation

NOT INCLUDED

Tips, pictures
Dock tax

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is not available on the 30th of each month
2 people per dive, Please do not touch the whale shark and keep your distance
Use biodegradable sunscreen.
Wear comfortable clothes and bring your swimsuit, towels and Extra Change of clothes
We first pick up and gather everyone in smaller vehicles to take them to the last meeting point where the main bus will be waiting. I
Dock tax $20 usd per person
Attendance Policy: If the client does not show up (no show) or misses the transportation, they will be required to pay again to reschedule or take the tour on another date. There are no refunds or rescheduling options for no-shows or failures to board the assigned transportation. Thank you for your understanding.

Location

Provider

Pata de peek travel

Earn or redeem miles on your bookings

From

USD 0

Why Pelago?
  • Trusted by millions of travellers
  • Choose from 200,000+ activities
  • Earn KrisFlyer miles with every booking
  • A Singapore Airlines company
Get 10% off on the app with promo code APP10
Scan to download
© 2026 Encounters Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved. Travel agent license: TA03351support@pelago.co
Currency
  • SGDSingapore Dollar
  • AUDAustralian Dollar
  • EUREuro
  • GBPPound Sterling
  • INRIndian Rupees
  • IDRIndonesian Rupiah
  • JPYJapanese Yen
  • HKDHong Kong Dollar
  • MYRMalaysian Ringgit
  • TWDNew Taiwan Dollar
  • THBThai Baht
  • PHPPhilippine Peso
  • USDU.S Dollar
  • NZDNew Zealand Dollar
  • VNDVietnamese Dong
  • KRWKorean Won
  • AEDEmirati Dirham
  • CNYChinese Yuan
  • CADCanadian Dollar
  • CHFSwiss Franc
Language
  • 한국어
  • 日本語
  • English
  • Bahasa Indonesia
  • Tiếng Việt
  • ไทย
  • 简体中文