Overview If you are visiting the Rivera Maya in Summer? Make sure to add this incredible adventure to your trip and come with us to Swim with Whale Sharks! You can only enjoy this unique activity in the months of May through September due the migration of these magnificent specimen to the Caribbean Sea. Forget to have to see them behind a glass wall at an aquarium, see them up front and close in their natural environment with our expert and certified guides that will make sure you enjoy this one of a kind experience! The whale shark is the largest shark and the largest fish. How strange, you say? Not really. Because the whale shark is in fact not a whale. With a mouth that can be as large as four feet wide, the whale shark is a filter feeder and sieves enormous amounts of plankton, krill, small fish and squid to eat through its gills as it swims. It can process over 1500 gallons (6000 liters) of water each hour. Whale sharks are harmless to people and usually indifferent to divers. When it comes to speed, they belong in the slow lane, as their top speed is 3 m/hr (5 k/hr). This shark swims slowly near the surface, consuming crustacean plankton and small fish. Each tour takes only ten people. There is a 30-45 minute boat ride to where the whale sharks are. If you just want to go on the ship (but not snorkel), it is the same price per person. Water, sodas, juice and a sandwich are available during the tour – and an open bar on the way back. Availability This tour is available from Monday to Friday from May through September. To choose a date and request information about availability, please click on “inquire” to receive more details. #BBD0E0 » Itinerary • 7:00AM Pick up at your hotel’s front lobby. Pick-up times are scheduled one day prior to tour date. Schedules vary depending on your location. • 8:50 AM Arrival at Chiquila Marina. • 9:00 AM Departure on boat to Whale Shark preserve by Holbox Island. • 10:00 AM Snorkeling Activity around Whale Sharks (1.5hrs – 2hrs). • 12:00 AM Snorkeling at the reefs by Cabo Catoche (1hr). • 1:30 AM Arrival at Holbox docking área and free and Lunch time. • 3:00 PM Departure back to Chiquila Marina port. • 5:00PM Return to Hotel This program timing is approximate, and the itinerary is subject to change depending on the weather and sea conditions. We sail depending on wind conditions. * The order of the activities, times, and schedules shown above are for illustrative purposes only and may vary without prior notice. Inclusions Included • Rountrip Transportation A/C VAN from/to Hotel. • Whale shark swim adventure private/small group • Whale Shark Preserve and Marina fees • Bottled water, snacks, and lunch • Snorkeling at one of the two coral reefs by Cabo Catoche • Snorkeling equipment and Life vest • Liability road insurance, parking and toll road fees Not Included • Souvenirs • Gratuities Pricing Our prices vary depending on the number of participants and the dates you select. To offer you the best deal, please click on “Inquire” and fill out the booking form so we can send you a personalized quote that best meets your expectations. Terms & Conditions Terms and conditions information not available in source data.