Is Whale Shark Snorkeling Mexico Worth It?

Whale sharks can be found in any ocean waters surrounding Mexico, but the most popular destinations are the Sea of Cortez and the Mexican Caribbean. Whale sharks are gentle giants that can’t bite and are considered the gentle giants of the ocean due to their docile nature. The 2024 whale shark season on the Caribbean side of Mexico has kicked off, making it an ideal time to swim with whale sharks.

There are several whale shark tours available in Mexico, including Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Cozumel, Tulum, Akumal, Holbox island, and Isla Mujeres. These tours offer various water sports, including scuba snorkelling, dolphin whale watching, and dolphin whale watching.

The Yucatan Coast on the Caribbean Sea is considered one of the best places to swim with whale sharks, as it is one of the most reliable whale shark aggregation spots in the world. Scuba diving and freediving are forbidden, and water entry is only allowed if there are fewer than five whale sharks.

Most whale shark tours in Mexico offer snorkeling with whale sharks, but the experience itself makes it borderline worth the time and money investment. There are seven locations to choose from, and swimming with whale sharks is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for those who love snorkeling and seeing wildlife in their natural environment.

Whal shark tours cost 199, but booking in advance can save 20%, which is $40 per person or $159. The experience itself is what makes it borderline worth the time and money investment.


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Is Whale Shark Snorkeling Mexico Worth It
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Debbie Green

I am a school teacher who was bitten by the travel bug many decades ago. My husband Billy has come along for the ride and now shares my dream to travel the world with our three children.The kids Pollyanna, 13, Cooper, 12 and Tommy 9 are in love with plane trips (thank goodness) and discovering new places, experiences and of course Disneyland.

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