Mexico · Snorkelling

5-Hour Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour in Riviera Maya near Holbox

5 Hours Round trip from Cancún Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Swim and snorkel with whale sharks in the Caribbean during the May to September season
02 Encounter the world's largest fish, with some whale sharks measuring over 10 metres long
03 Explore the waters north of the Riviera Maya near Holbox and Contoy Islands
04 Look out for dolphins, manta rays, and turtles along the way

Get introduced to the giants of the deep right here in the Caribbean on a whale shark snorkeling experience from Cancún. During the season from May to September, you can swim and snorkel with the largest fish in the world near the Riviera Maya, close to Holbox and Contoy Islands. These sharks, sometimes measuring over 10 metres long, are actually very gentle creatures. Be ready to be amused by this crazy experience!

During the season from May to September, you can swim and snorkel with the largest fish in the world near the Riviera Maya, close to Holbox and Contoy Islands.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cancun, Riviera Maya, Isla Holbox

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Whale Shark Snorkeling Adventure from Cancún

Leave Cancún for a whale shark excursion.
Feed the whale sharks at the surface in their hundreds each year, in an area north of the Riviera Maya, near the Islands of Holbox and Contoy.
Spot dolphins, manta rays, and turtles in the area along the way.