Private Whale Shark Ecofriendly Tour from Riviera Maya
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
EcoColors Tours has already more than 15 years of experience running whale shark Adventure tours! This great Adventure departs daily from Cancun during the whale shark season.
The whale sharks come to the waters around Isla Mujeres, Contoy and Holbox to feed on plankton where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Mexico. You will have a remarkable opportunity to swim and snorkel with the gentle giant, in an area full of sealife.
All our boats are lead by certificated and professional guides, who are naturalists and biologists and know everything about the area and the whale sharks!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We use mouth covers all the time.
We use gel antibacterial.
We wash our hands every 30 minutes.
We do not touch our face, noise, and mount.
We say “Hello” with 1.5 mts of distance.
We take the temperature to our employees every day.
What To Expect
Embark on an unforgettable full-day private adventure, where you'll snorkel alongside majestic whale sharks, guided by expert naturalists and biologists. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the ocean as you encounter these gentle giants in their natural habitat!
Options
Private Whale Shark Ecofriendly Tour from Riviera Maya
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Bilingual guide
Lunch
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Air-conditioned vehicle
Alcoholic Beverages
Personal expenses
Tips
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Experience!!
tashamU1004GO,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Guide, Victor and Sailor, Tito were amazing! They made our experience so special! Thank you for being such an amazing team! Also shout out to Captain Jamie for his incredible boating skills and to Carlos for driving us safely! We had an amazing time and can’t wait to do it again!
Absolutely not to be missed!
121natasas,Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Seeing these magnificent creatures right next to you looks like the very best ones of National Geographic. We (19y & 17y boys, my wife) so amazed that we could not remember if the sea was cold or not! Our guide Guillermo & 2 sailors were very entertaining, but also very professional. You have 2 x 2 min in the sea, so use them wisely - swim fast and do not forget your underwater GoPro or similar. So short, but so intense! Absolute top!
Once in a life time opportunity
Relax65946439132,Aug 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best experience! This is one of our favourite activities whilst travelling for 6 months. Riaz and the team were so friendly and accommodating. The whale sharks were insane to swim with and the ceviche lunch at the end was so fresh and tasty. We also had an added bonus of seeing dolphins!
A magical day
jiy08,Aug 2, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience of being so close to these wonderful beings is already precious, but if you have the fortune that your guide is Marcela will make it magical. Congratulations on having professionals who love their work, who respect nature and who make you feel so cute.
Excellent
monyv261,Dec 17, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour of natural experiences with experienced and knowledgeable guides. Very well coordinated and excellent care from all staff
Top Notch Whale Shark Excursion
S9370RVlindar,Sep 18, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding tour from start to finish. This was our second whale shark tour with this company. We thought our first time out was amazing with 15 whale sharks in our area. This time we swam with about 40 whale sharks and a few manta rays rotating in and out of the water over a 2+ hours The crew were very attentive and our guide was very knowledgeable and spoke perfect English. We highly recommend and will be back!
Excellent
Eugenia V,Sep 7, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a unique experience! It has a good team and the magnificent journey. They include breakfast before boarding and drinks and ceviche on the boat. Highly recommended.
The best experience
Martha U,Sep 1, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the whale shark tour and it was amazing the whole experience. they are very professional. We want to thank the whole team, who made it possible to be unforgettable. We highly recommend them and hope to see them very soon for another tour.
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