Whale Shark & Manta Ray Snorkel -(May-Sept) Only 10pp per Boat

Isla Mujeres, Mexico

7 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Isla Mujeres welcomes the world's largest concentration of whale sharks to its waters every year from May to September. But, for visitors, it can be difficult to know where to spot them. Skip the guesswork with this guided boat tour that takes you close to a pod of whales and manta rays, and into the water to swim near them for an unforgettable experience.

Guided boat tour ensures your best chance of seeing whales
Small-group: Maximum of 10 passengers ensures no crowding
Learn about marine life and behavior from your guide
Includes lunch: No need to buy or pack your own

What's Included

Use of Snorkeling equipment
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Aqua Adventures Eco Divers, 5 Star Padi Dive Center
Av Benito Juárez 13 Centro across from Javi's Cantina, Centro, 77409 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico
Our Aqua Adventures dive shop is located on Avenida Benito Juarez 13 across from Javi's Cantina. We are located just 3 blocks north of the Ferry Terminal and one block east

Start time

07:50 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Sara_B

This was a really great trip seeing the whale sharks. The check in was really easy, then our captain drove us out in the boat for about an hour and we saw a ton of whale sharks! Everyone on the boat got two jumps into the water with them. Gustavo was a great guide maximizing everyone’s experience in the water. Afterwards they served sandwiches and waters/sodas, we saw a bunch of dolphins on the boat ride back. We made a stop to snorkel at another reef and then made another stop in front of the island to swim and eat fresh ceviche. We got to see a turtle on this last stop as well. I would recommend Aqua Adventures to anyone!

Reviews

4.5

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A lot of fun, but somewhat stressful if you're an anxious person

Jen_B, Sep 2023

The overall experience was wonderful. The ocean was gorgeous and the captain and tour guide were both very helpful. I'm an anxious person by nature though, and this sort of this was too much for me. I swallowed a lot of sea water and panicked when I got in the water at first. I more or less paid for the boat ride out and a tummy ache. Smarter people than I would probably know better than to try swimming with whale sharks with extreme anxiety. I'm still glad I did it.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you and sorry you had anxiety.. they are huge beautiful-majestic creatures .. Glad you had a great time in spite of this.. Sad you gave us a 3 star only since we did our job. That hurts us bad... Thank you ..

No Sharks, but Great Boat Operators

Michael_M, Sep 2023

Through no fault of the tour, operator, or captain, there just simply weren’t any whale sharks that day. Nobody saw them, so it was kind of depressing as this was the sole reason for us going to Isla Mujeres. However, when we came up to the sandbar, the captain made homemade shrimp ceviche, which was delicious and both here And the other gentleman were very nice.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you... Yes they are wild animals and we do not have control so we never guarantee.. That said we have the largest concentration of whalesharks on the planet May-September.. June- the first week of August we typically see them daily. I am so sorry your day was not successful!! It truly breaks our hearts too.. Sad you gave us a 3 star only since we did our job. That hurts us bad...

One of the coolest things I’ve ever experienced!

Sara_B, Aug 2023

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you so much!!!! They are amazing creatures!!!! So happy the dolphins and turtles were out to play too!!! Hope you can visit again

The experience was brief but amazing. Customer service was fair.

chris_k, Jul 2023

Waited over an hour for a late group. No one to take video and pictures in the water. The whale sharks were amazing. Long ride to sharks very choppy.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

I am so sorry about the wait you had... We would of waited for you too... We try to accommodate everyone and respect that issues happen with transportation etc..... It doesn't happen often.. I will certainly check into the photographer issue, the guides always have cameras unless something malfunctioned and they were unable to.. That is a huge part of the experience we offer people... First I have heard of this.. We do sometimes have to cross currents which can be choppy waters... It is kinda like deep sea fishing... Thank you so much

Incredible day!!

Shonna_S, Jul 2023

The hard work of the guides paid off and we were able to find and swim with the whale sharks. I understand they cannot control if the sharks are around that day or not, but they adjusted the start time of our trip so we would have a better chance of finding the animals. Their communication was very clear.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you so much!!!! We strive to provide the best service possible!!!! So happy for you.. They are amazing creatures!!!

Good Trip, Limited Opportunity Due to Mother Nature

Tim_L, Jun 2023

The trip was well organized by Aqua Adventures and we had a good time. Unfortunately, there was only one whale shark the day we went out, so a limited opportunity due to government regulations to protect the animals.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Yes this happens occasionally early season.. Sad about 4 Star as you said good trip and we took good care of you. Mother Nature isn’t us:( Thank you for joining us! Hope you can return!

Fantastic

Gillian_R, May 2023

Awesome day with the Whale Sharks and we saw two manta rays, one was white :) The crew were cheerful and extremely helpful. It made for a fantastic day!

Response from Host, May 2023

We're glad you had a great time. Thank you for choosing us here at Aqua Adventures. We appreciate having great guests like yourselves.