Whale Shark Adventure - Summer

Enjoy a superb day off from scuba diving and add another unforgettable adventure to your memories.

The whale shark is the biggest fish on earth. It can grow up to 15m/50ft! In summer, plankton blooms on the north-eastern tip of the Yucatan peninsula where the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean merge. Near the islands of Holbox and Contoy, the plankton attracts an incomparable amount of this giant species.

While whale sharks feed, moving gently on the ocean's surface, you can safely snorkel with them (if you dare) or watch them from the boat. Specially trained and experienced guides are on hand to brief you about applicable regulations and procedures in order to ensure these peaceful animals are not harmed.

Whale Shark Itinerary

Pick up at 6:00 am from Playa del Carmen hotels and transfer to Puerto Juarez. Speed boat trip to see/snorkel with the whale sharks plus snorkeling on a coral reef. Return to Puerto Juarez and Playa del Carmen. Estimated arrival time in Playa del Carmen 3:00 pm.

This trip does not require driving to Chiquila and start from there. You save 4 hours driving time!

Included

• Transportation Playa del Carmen - Puerto Juarez - Playa del Carmen in Club Wagon or Suburban with A/C
• Professional bilingual guide (biologist or naturalist)
• Speed boat trip (35ft., 2x275HP)
• Snorkel equipment
• Refreshments, snack and lunch on board

Price

• $185.00 US per person
• $125.00 US for children from 4 (minimum) - 7 years
• Additional charge for hotel pick-up south of Playa del Carmen

Departs

Daily from June 1 – September 15* for a minimum participation of 2 persons

*extensions of these dates possible, depending on whale shark appearance

Recommendations

For your enjoyment, please bring/wear:

• Swimsuit under light cotton clothing
• Environmentally friendly insect repellent
• Environmentally friendly sun block
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Sandals
• Towel
• Camera

Group Size

• Maximum 10 people
• Minimum 2 people

Place your reservation well in advance to secure
your spot to see Whale Sharks!

Notes

Whale sharks follow the plankton which moves with ocean currents. Therefore, a 100% guarantee to see them cannot be given. However, we do our best to ensure customer satisfaction and enjoy a high success rate.

Actual boat travel time to get to the area where whale sharks are located may vary.

Tank-Ha Dive Center
Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Mexico

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