SWIM & SNORKEL WITH WHALE SHARKS
Whale Shark
WHALE SHARK FROM TULUM
A magical experience swimming with the largest fish in the world!
If you are looking for a once in a lifetime opportunity and love nature, look no further, this is an up close and personal look at one of the world's largest animals that allow us get very close to them, with no danger involved.
Although a shark, this giant fish does not have any teeth and feeds like a whale, filtering tiny krill through its mouth. It is a very gentle creature that lives in constant migration, following its food around the oceans and only present in the waters of the Yuactan from June to September.
The tour involves navigating by boat out to their feeding grounds, searching for the whale sharks and then jumping into the waters with your guide to swim alongside these magnificent creatures, observing them with mask & snorkel.
The view of them underwater is breathtaking and the feeling swimming with them is inspirational, not really well described in words, you have to see for yourself.
After swimming with the gentle giant you will have lunch on the boat just in front of the fabulous beach of Playa Norte of Isla Mujeres, where you can also swim in the clearest of shallow waters.
Extras:
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Foto Session
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Souvenirs at the Dock & Tips
MAIN INTEREST
Inspiring nature
Close up view of Whale sharks
Chilling in the crystalline waters of Isla Mujeres
AVAILABILTY
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From June to August
PRICE
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200 USD per person
INCLUDED
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Transportation in air-conditioned Van - roundtrip
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Boattrip fully equipped with First-Aid-Kit, GPS, Radio VHF
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Bilingual certified Guide
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Watching the Whale Sharks
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Complete Snorkel gear (fins, mask, tube and life jacket)
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Leisure time at Playa Norte
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Ceviche and refreshing drinks
"The whale shark holds many records for size in the animal kingdom, most notably being by far the largest living nonmammalian vertebrate..."
TOUR PROGRAM:
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5 - 6 AM : Pickup
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7 AM : Arriving at Punta Sam
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Breakfast before boarding boat
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Swim & Snorkel with the Whale Shark
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Swim in front of Isla Mujeres
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Snack Ceviche, Guacamole and refreshing Drinks
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5 - 6 PM : Drop off
FOR WHO?
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For everybody who want to swim with the Whale Sharks
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Great for a family day out or simply to get away from the busier Riviera Maya for something more off the beaten track.
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Please note there is a travel time of 2.5 hours from Tulum to Punta Sam
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This tour involves a lot of time spent on a boat and the time spent looking for the whale shark can extend to 1h30. The experience is spectacular but is not recommended for people who are sensitive to sea sickness. Please bring Dramamine with you as we are not allowed to provide medication to our clients.
TOUR RECOMMENDATIONS
We recommend that clients bring:
- Comfortable clothes and shoes (sport sandals ok)
- Bathing suit, sun glasses, towel
- Camera & binoculars
- Sun protection (bio degradable, but preferably clothes to aid with sun protection)
- Insect repellent (eco friendly)
- Water sandals
- Some cash
Please note that there are no ATM machines in the area, nor do any of the vendors accept credit cards.
The guides, drivers and waitress appreciate tips for their excellent service. It's also thanks to them that you will leave with many great memories!
BOOKING OPTIONS
SMALL GROUP
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