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Whale shark Experience in the Caribbean Sea from Playa del Carmen

Whale shark Experience in the Caribbean Sea from Playa del Carmen

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Ages 4-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 6h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Round transportation
  • 36 foot speed boats ride & Bilingual Guide
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment and Life Vest
  • Light breakfast (coffee, juice and bread)
  • Snaks, Water and soft drinks
  • 2 to 3 dives per person with the whale shark
What's not included
  • Dock Fee $20 usd per person
  • Tips and photos


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Meeting points for travelers that are in downtown hotels and Airbnb’s or any location that we can't reach: Playa Del Carmen: Coco Bongo Playa Del Carmen The pick-up time is set according to your location, pick up start at 6:00 am and depending on the location the pickup time will be set, the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as possible, otherwise we will be not be able to provide the service If the Customer wants to arrive at the marina by its own, they need to take in mind that the parking near the marina is limited. They would have to arrive early in order to find a near parking spot
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Additional pickup options
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
      • Coco Bongo, Calle 12 Norte, esquina con Av. 10 Norte, Col. Centro, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 114068P65

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
        • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • This tour is not available on the 30th of each month
        • Wear comfortable clothes and bring your swimsuit, towels and Extra Change of clothes
        • 2 people per dive, Please do not touch the whale shark and keep your distance
        • Use biodegradable sunscreen.
        • 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 In the transport logistics operation we collect people in a first transport, it can be a van or a bus, spending time on the journey, the transport will be changed to a bus, this is because all the clients of the same tour meet again at a meeting point to reach the final destination.
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 114068P65

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        • Pata de peek travel
          163
          Mexico
          Joined in January 2019
        • B5320SSsidneys
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Long but informative day tour
          My boyfriend and I booked this tour for our vacation in Tulum to see Chichen Itza and more of Mexico. The pick up for the tour was outside a crowded supermarket, where we had trouble finding the guide, but ultimately were able to find him (phew). Our guide had a great attitude and was very informative, entertaining, and obviously took pride in his country. This made the tour feel special. We also appreciated that we went to Chichen Itza as the last stop, so crowds were very manageable and it was a pleasant experience of the site. A minor complaint is the limited time in Valladolid and copious amount of time in the local Mayan gift shop. I wish we distributed the time more evenly, especially when it was clear that the majority of the tour did not want to shop at the local artisanal market (probably due to the high prices). I would note is that there is a $26 USD pp fee for conservation and required life vests at the cenote that they collect before the tour in person, so bring cash. I still think the tour is a great deal for all you get to do in one day! It ended up lasting 12 hours with great stops and you avoid the lines and separate entrance fee of Chichen Itza.
          Written 17 November 2024
        • helmut T
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great value for money
          Excellent tour guide David , gave us lots of interesting background information about maya culture , etc. first stop Cenote was great, very scenic, Chichen itza very impressive Valladolid is a very nice town but time (30 minutes ) was too short Overall Phantastin experience
          Written 17 November 2024
        • J366HPbrucet
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Super guide, a little awkward down time.
          Our tour guide, Roberto, was excellent, smart, passionate and down-to-earth. The only drawback to the trip was that too much time was spent at the rock shop, which had no accommodations for those of us who weren't interested in buying rocks and wanted to stay out of the sun and away from the burning incense smoke.
          Written 11 November 2024
        • T3294SSsergiom
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Worst experience.
          Worst experience. Broke a molar with a pebble in one of the dishes at Tropical Restaurant. Informed server/manager right away and after consulting with my dentist, I informed management about it and filed a claim. Which they denied because of “inconsistencies” about my story. They claimed that restaurant staff offered me dental assistance and I refused it, which is a complete lie.
          Written 24 October 2024
        • Y1002TEmichaelc
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          The advertising for this tour is misleading.
          The advertising is misleading. They offer a hotel pick-up service and once you pay for the tour, they send you instructions and meet you at Coco Bongo before 7 in the morning. They then make you walk to the station where the buses leave from 12th Street (Coco Bongo) to 38th Street and the bus doesn't leave until 9 in the morning. They would be more honest if they met you directly at the station.
          Written 18 September 2024
        • 573yolandag
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Gift to our granddaughters
          Great place!! Mexican Disneyland! We have been here before and it only gets better!! We brought our two granddaughters for graduation present!! They loved it!!!We will be back next year!! This is a must place to see!! Night show was super excellent!will put up picks! Check it out
          Written 31 August 2024
        • miosotisp493
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Phenomenal
          This trip was definitely one for the books Lergis & Matos were so helpful @ cenote and patient with me (can’t swim)ATv must! Tanya was great tour guide provided us great historical facts and was a great time
          Written 23 August 2024
        • Millie K
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great!
          Absolutely fantastic! Jaime, Victor and Luna were all fantastic - so entertaining and knowledgable! Time at the cenote felt a little rushed but apart from that really enjoyed! Is a long day so remember to bring lots of water and shade!
          Written 1 August 2024
        • sylviasW1923YM
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Club Med Cancun Excursion to Isla Mujeres
          We took the excursion from Club Med. Adrien, Alberto and crew on Color de Caribe were knowledgeable, well organized, professional and personable. Adrien gave the tour in French and English. I was interested in sea turtles, so one of the assistants stood with me and helped me find them. The crew served a tasty but small ceviche snack, provided an open bar, and anchored so we had some swimming time at a beautiful beach.
          Written 24 July 2024
        • F650LBbrianl
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          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Just drive yourself
          Trip was not what we signed up for. We had booked the premier experience, but the “included drinks and food” did not live up to expectations. It was an overall disappointment. They also are asking for more money every step of the way. You’re better off renting a car and transporting yourself.
          Written 3 July 2024
        • nadiarahmansf
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A Once in a Lifetime Experience - Highly Recommend!
          This tour was a great value and I really enjoyed it. Braulio and Roberto were our guides and they were both friendly, knowledgeable, and had great energy. I feel like I got exactly what I wanted and a diversity of experiences: shopping, Chichen Itza, the cenote, and Vallodolid. A nice lunch is also included. There is a lot of selling from local shopkeepers (not the guides) on the way to and at Chichen Itza but that should be expected and I’d encourage people to support the descendants of the Maya and their local economy by purchasing some souvenirs. Tip well!!!
          Written 12 June 2024
        • Briselda G
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          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          SAVE YOUR MONEY
          The staff on the boat had good Customer service, the guy who takes photos really knows how to pose you for great pictures but wants to change over $125 for 5-10 pics. But other than that it’s nothing special. Id say take a ferry instead and save your money. There’s no “open bar”. They don’t serve you drinks until everyone is done snorkeling which is like 1 hr in, even if you choose not to go snorkeling and even then the drinks are so limited, they didn’t serve the basic, like mango margaritas. Same thing when you arrive to beach club. There’s a “buffet” that’s very limited and the food is not good, we got up and left because of the low quality of food, then the bar served us limited variety of drinks. My husband asked for a Tecate and I asked for a mango margarita and they wanted to charge us for both. Ridiculous. They said only one kind of beer and iced limon margaritas were included. It’s ridiculous the amount of money you pay and the quality of what you get. Would not recommend.
          Written 23 April 2024
        • Zhabizk
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing experience
          Well worth the money. Very organized. The show was amazing. The river was magical. Very LOONG day. Oaxaca restaurant had a decent amount of traditional food
          Written 29 March 2024
        • Odyssey42823368079
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          First time visit for our teens loved it!
          Our family enjoyed everything, our tour guys was amazing! With great boat entertainment. Robert the sax/trombone player was amazing 🫶🏻
          Written 21 March 2024
        • juliush857
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best tour guides!
          What a trip! Roberto the tour guide was awesome and was really passionate and friendly. Bus had proper AC and a good amount of history was told during the rides. I would 100% recommend this as a quite cheap option to get to these three magical places. Thank you again, from the finns! Biggest bonus is that they send whatsapp messages with really clear instructions of the pick-up point and other details. Really helpful group in general. Only small minor inconvenience was that you have to pay 22 USD tax on top of the price mentioned here (but this might have been sloppy reading from me as well...)
          Written 12 March 2024
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