The world's biggest fish will soon be here. Swim with whale sharks in 2024 and make your wish come true!
Whale sharks, migrate to the tip of the Yucatan peninsula, about 75 miles (120 km) from Cozumel every year. They'll arrive in May and will only stay until mid-September, so visit during this window of opportunity and have a truly once in a lifetime experience.
Take the tour from Cozumel by ferry and ground transfer or with a 20 minute scenic flight (see options/prices below).
When you arrive, you board your boat for the 4-6 hour whale shark tour, which includes experienced multilingual guides, plenty of time to have a close encounter with these amazing creatures, snorkel equipment, drinks and sandwiches.
The tours first started when local fishermen noticed the amazingly friendly behavior of these huge spotted sharks, they are in fact the world's largest living fish species.
Nature is amazing in this area where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Mexico. The beaches have fluffy white sand and shallow waters, and further out are pretty reefs and amazing marine life, like whale sharks and manta rays.
The expert crew will use their years of experience to find the whale sharks on the surface in the area, then you can enter the water in controlled groups to swim and snorkel with these gentle giants.
The feeling of being in the water so close to such a giant creature is a vacation memory you will never forget!
If time allows after the whale shark swim you'll stop at a beach on Isla Mujeres or Holbox to try seafood ceviche and relax before crossing back to the mainland for your flight or ground transfer back to Cozumel.
