The whale shark is a the biggest shark and the biggest fish. It is NOT a whale. It has a huge mouth which can be up to 4 feet wide. This enormous shark is a filter feeder and sieves enormous amounts of plankton, krill, small fish, and squid to eat through its gills as it swims. The shark can process over 1500 gallons (6000 liters) of water each hour.

Whale sharks are slow swimmers, going no more than 3 mph (5 kph). Whale sharks are harmless to people and usually indifferent to divers. This shark swims slowly near the surface, consuming small crustacean plankton and small fishes.

The tour only takes 10 swimmers out each tour. 30-45 minute boat ride to where the Whale Sharks are located. If you want to go on the boat, but not snorkel, it is the same price per person. Water, sodas, juice and a sandwich during the tour, open bar on the way back. SEASON: June 1 - September

Transportation from Cancun hotels is INCLUDED at no extra cost. Transportation from Moon Palace & Riviera Maya is an additional $15 per person round trip.