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🐋 Whale Shark Swim (Seasonal, from Playa del Carmen)

Boat out to the summer whale-shark aggregation off Isla Mujeres/Holbox and snorkel beside the largest fish in the ocean.

Цена
$179–$289
Продължителност
8 hours
Сезон
May 15 - Sep 17 (peak Jun-Aug)
- Добре.
Adventure seekers

Какво да очакваме?

  • Season legally runs May 15 - Sep 17; peak concentration mid-June to mid-August
  • ~8-hour day from Playa del Carmen including drive to the Cancun/Chiquila departure point
  • In-water time with the sharks ~2 hours, swimming in pairs with a guide per boat rules
  • Light breakfast, ceviche lunch, snorkel gear, water and soft drinks included
  • Marine park fee ~$300 MXN paid separately on some operators
  • Small boats (10-14 guests); no touching, no flash, biodegradable sunscreen only
  • Sightings are wild-animal dependent; operators offer re-ride discounts if none seen
💵 Проверка на цените: Typical PDC-departure price ~$209 (vivalatravelista); GetYourGuide whale shark tour $179-249; premium small-group to $289 + park fee

Добре е да знам.

Expect to pay between $179 and $289 USD per person depending on the operator, group size, and what is bundled in. For reference: Typical PDC-departure price ~$209 (vivalatravelista); GetYourGuide whale shark tour $179-249; premium small-group to $289 + park fee.

Plan for 8 hours. Times vary slightly by operator and pickup location, and hotel pickup adds transfer time at each end.

This is a seasonal experience: May 15 - Sep 17 (peak Jun-Aug). Outside that window operators either do not run it or substitute a different itinerary, so check dates before you book flights around it.

It leans adventurous — expect to get wet, muddy, or your heart rate up. Reasonable fitness is enough; no special skills required.

Bring swimwear, a towel, and reef-safe biodegradable sunscreen — masks, fins and vests are included on nearly every tour.

Visibility drops after storms, so operators reschedule rather than run a bad trip; a rain shower alone does not cancel.

This is one of the highest-demand experiences in the area — in high season (December–April and July–August) the good operators sell out days ahead, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.

Many operators include round-trip transport from Playa del Carmen hotels or a central meeting point on 5th Avenue; others charge a small supplement or are self-drive. We confirm pickup details with your booking request before you pay anything.

Season legally runs May 15 - Sep 17; peak concentration mid-June to mid-August ~8-hour day from Playa del Carmen including drive to the Cancun/Chiquila departure point In-water time with the sharks ~2 hours, swimming in pairs with a guide per boat rules
от $179–$289 USD

Кажете ни вашите дати — ние потвърдихме наличието и най-добрата текуща цена при оператора. Без предварително плащане, без маркинг.

Ще отговорим по имейл в рамките на няколко часа с наличност и точни цени.
  • ✓ Безплатно отмяна на повечето турнета
  • ✓ Без предварително плащане на нас — плаща на оператора
  • ✓ Истински хора, които живеят на този бряг

Photo: Eurasic, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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