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.
Included:
Continental breakfast
Shark Swim (equipment included)
Snorkel tour to Isla Che Reef (equipment included)
Refreshments (water, beer, soda)
Light lunch of sandwiches & fresh shrimp cocktail
Reef Tax included
GUARANTEE: You WILL SEE Whale Sharks or you will receive a 75% refund!
It is also very common to also see sting rays, angel rays and sea turtles.
The tour only takes 10 swimmers out each tour, while most companies take 20 or more. This means more time in the water with the Whale Sharks. It is 45-50 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.
SEASON: May 15 - September
Transportation from Cancun hotels is INCLUDED at no extra cost. Transportation from Moon Palace & Riviera Maya is an additional
$20 per person round trip.
The best place to swim with Whale Sharks in the wild at the best price!
Prices are per person in US Dollars.
Swim with Whale Sharks $175 Regardless of age
Tour Time: 7:30am - 2pm daily from Puerto Juarez dock
Note in message field on next page your fin size and if you want to rent a wetsuit
If you don't swim well, the guide can snorkel with you and hold your hand
Suggested minimum age: 5 years old
Not for pregnant women
You can rent a wetsuit for $10 if you like
DISCLAIMER: Snorkeling is not for everyone. You should not snorkel if you have any of the following: Heart condition, pace maker, asthma, poor circulation or high blood pressure. You CAN snorkel, but at your own risk.
Each pair of snorkelers gets to go out with the Whale Sharks for 5-10 minutes at a time,
until everyone gets a turn. Each person will have 3-4 turns
