Whale Shark Experience

Enjoy

SWIMMING WITH GENTLE GIANTS

Enjoy

SWIMMING WITH GENTLE GIANTS

An adventure you cannot miss

Get comfortable while we head over to the Whale Shark refuge area; it will be a short boat ride from the Marina where you will be given a quick briefing and the rules to protect these magnificent fish. Put your wetsuit and snorkeling gear on, and be ready to be amazed. Now it is time to jump in the water and have a close encounter with these docile creatures in their natural habitat. Our experienced and certified Captains and Guides will make sure you have a lifetime experience. Live this unbelievable experience with us and scratch it off your bucket list! 

You can read more about Whale Sharks here.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The 2023-2024 Whale Shark season started on November 26th with a limited number of boats. There are an average of 8 Whale Sharks in the area, so the authorities will only allow 8 boats per turn at a time, and there are 4 turns each day. The meeting times for each turn are 7 am, 9 am, 11:30 am or 1:30 pm. For the 1st and 2nd turn, the dynamic to ask for a turn works like this: The day before the tour at 3 pm, all the permit holders ask for a turn through WhatsApp and if we are lucky enough to be one of the first 12 messages that the authorities receive, then we have a secure spot for the following day on either the 1st turn (7 am) or 2nd turn (9 am). They assign the turns in the order in which they receive the messages. If we don’t get into the 1st or 2nd turn, then we have to ask for a chance to get on the 3rd (11:30 am) or 4th turn (1:30 pm) the following morning at 7 am. We cannot guarantee that we will get a turn or which turn we will get until after the turns are assigned each day. We will get in contact with you via e-mail or text message to let you know if we get a turn and which turn we get. Whenever there are more Whale Sharks in the area, the authorities will allow more boats per turn, up to 14 boats at a time.

 

So please, consider this to plan ahead your schedule for the day.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE WHALE SHARKS

Whale sharks are the biggest fish in the planet

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They are filter feeders and feed on plankton and krill

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They have approximately 3,000 tiny teeth harmless to humans

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Whale Sharks can reach a little over 40 ft. in length and weigh over 20 tons

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

PRICE

$2,400 MXN per person

TOUR DURATION

3 Hours

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Soft drinks, snacks, snorkeling gear, wetsuits, GoPro videos and pictures, bracelet, traveler’s insurance, certified captain and guide

SEASON

November through April

WHAT TO BRING?

Towel, Jacket/Windbreaker, Biodegradable sunscreen lotion, Swimming suit

WHALE SHARKS, SEA LIONS AND BALANDRA EXPERIENCE

In addition to the Whale Shark Experience, we will take you snorkeling with the friendly Sea Lions in San Rafaelito, where you will also get to witness a beautiful coral reef full of colorful fish. End this amazing half-day tour with a visit to one of Mexico’s best beaches: Balandra, where you will enjoy fresh ceviche and cold beer while you dip your toes in this incredible turquoise-water sandy beach!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

PRICE

$3,200 MXN per person

TOUR DURATION

 6 Hours

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Ceviche, burritos, snacks, soft drinks, beer, snorkeling gear, wetsuits, GoPro videos and pictures, national park permit, traveler’s insurance, certified captain and guide

SEASON

November through April

WHAT TO BRING?

Towel, Jacket/Windbreaker, Biodegradable sunscreen lotion, Swimming suit