6 Hrs Whale Shark Private Watching Activity in Isla Mujeres | 6 hours

9 Reviews | Isla Mujeres
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Taxi Service to the Marina (Isla Mujeres only)
  • Ceviche Lunch & North Beach Swimming or Lighthouse “El Farito” Snorkel Stop
  • Soft Drinks, Water & Beer
  • Snorkel and Fin Rental
  • Shaded Private Comfortable Boat (with restroom upon request)
  • Sandwiches and Fruit on the Boat
  • Certified Bilingual Captain & Guide
  • Whale Shark Briefing
  • National Parks Entrance Fee and Taxes

Overview

Isla Mujeres is not only home to some of the top beaches in the world, but it is also blessed to be one of the destinations with the highest whale shark migrations on the planet. In other places in the world you might have to search for days to spot just one whale shark, whereas in Isla Mujeres you are almost guaranteed to spot multiple whale sharks, ranging from a few to a hundred any given day during season (May-September). These gentle giants migrate near Isla Mujeres once a year where the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea meet, following the plankton that they feed on, and if you’re lucky you’ll also get a chance to swim with the giant manta rays that often appear alongside them.

Meeting points

El Toro Enamorado
Prolongación Rueda Medina, Caridad del Cobre L 14, Caridad del Cobre, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico

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Please walk down the stairs to the left of El Toro Enamorado, walk straight out to the dock, and wait under the roofed area.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

We will venture out to find the whale sharks at 8:00 am, and if we’re lucky we will spot a vast variety of sea life on the way to the whale shark site including sea turtles, flying fish and even dolphins. This completely safe activity is one that you will never forget. After everyone on the boat has swam their allotted amount of times with the whale sharks, we will head back to Isla Mujeres’ famous North Beach, rated as one of the top beaches in the world by Tripadvisor, to take a relaxing swim and feast on freshly prepared ceviche and guacamole. If you prefer to do some additional snorkeling, we can take you to “El Farrito” snorkeling spot instead of north beach.

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

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Excellent company and whale shark experience!

Published on Jul, 2024

We spent months planning our whale shark tour, hours of painstaking research and settled on Isla Spirit Adventures. They were super communicative (10/10), answering every single question I had in great detail. They worked with us to plan a private tour to suit our needs (highly recommended so you can get an early start - earlier you’re out there is the quieter it is, but you do have to find the whale sharks which can take some time). My only issue was the rushed feeling, but it is the law technically that you’re only allowed 2 turns in the water per person. Be aware of this when booking a private tour and make sure to clarify with them based on how many people you have how many turns you will get. While the captain and guide were amazing, we still got a slight sense of being on a strict timeline which takes out some of the relaxation/enjoyment, however this will likely be the same with all companies and I am not faulting Isla Spirit Adventures for this. I 100% recommend this company for your whale shark tour, they will have you well informed and cater to your needs. From what I’ve heard from others, I’d go as far as to say they are definitely one of the best that you can choose. Ceviche and guac were delicious too! (And I’m a tough food critic!) 10/10

Best Day Ever with the Whale Sharks!!

Published on Jun, 2024

Do this trip! It’s so unbelievably beautiful and amazing! It’s a bucket list item. The sharks are so friendly and breathtaking. Our captain and guide, Uriel and Husim, were so nice and made our trip too. They made the best ceviche for us that they caught the morning of. Best ceviche I’ve ever had! We snorkeled after at the beautiful reef then went to the north beach to swim and hang out. Malek our photographer was so friendly and seeing him in action capturing the beauty of the ocean was incredible. A must do at the island!

Life Changing

Published on Jun, 2024

This was an absolutely life changing experience! From swimming with the whale sharks (so cool), to eating guac and ceviche, to my amazing crew, the day was perfect!!! I had Uri as captain and Husim as the guide, and they were wonderful, so kind and made it so fun. And Malek, the professional photographer, was awesome!!!

Amazing day

Published on Oct, 2023

We loved our fishing and whale watching excursion. Kristen was wonderful to work with and the tour staff were amazing. Love every minute. The whale sharks are so beautiful.

Bachelorette party dreams are made of

Published on Jul, 2023

We scheduled a whale shark day for my sisters bachelorette party. There were 10 of us total and every single one of us had the best day ever! The whale sharks are incredible and it’s amazing seeing them up close. We also went to a beach after to swim. The crew was fabulous they were so much fun and went out of their way to make sure we had a memorable day. The owner also helped set up a professional photographer for us and just went above and beyond to make sure all the planning and details went smooth. We are already hoping to be able to come back and experience this day again. I can’t recommend this company or experience enough. Book with them and you won’t be disappointed.

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