Finally after 3 summer we went to holbox and snorkeled with this amazing whales. Cancun whale shark tours, operated by roddrigo the whale shark daddy, is focused on reputation, high quality and experience. Jun, 2017 where to swim with whale sharks in mexico. Whale shark season in mexico off the coast of the yucatan peninsula is in full swing. As quintana roos sleepy northernmost island, it is the antithesis of crazy cancun. Season 2016 is great, amazing encounters of several groups and the great migration of. Each year massive whale sharks return to the mexican caribbean, off the coast of cancun and mexicos riviera maya,to feed between may and. The trip is 1 hour boat ride out to the whale shark grounds, then everyone gets 2 jumps with the whale sharks 2 minutes in the water, then an hour ride back to isla mujeres for lunch and some light snorkeling, then back to the marina and then transport back to the hotel. Apr 16, 2019 june 29, 2016 admin eco tours, uncategorized, whale shark protection, whale shark season 4 things to consider for your whale shark tour in cancun. Its not uncommon for tours to be canceled during periods. But many tourists has important questions that need to be answered before they enroll into this amazing adventure, here you have some answers. Swimming with whale sharks in cancun divergent travelers.
Isla holbox is perhaps the most famous whale shark spot. Whale shark diving at isla mujeres, cancun, mexico. Whale shark season in the yucatan peninsula, including cancun, isla mujeres, and isla holbox, runs from june to september. Swimming with whale sharks cancun pro dive international. Jul 10, 2012 the whale shark is the largest fish on earth, usually measuring between 15 and 50 feet 5 16 m in length and weighing as much as 10 tons. Crackdown aimed at whale shark tour boats yucatan expat life. Nov 20, 2016 ready to see the whale sharks in cancun for yourself. These gentle sea creatures range all tropical waters and infrequently stray into temperate ones. Is there a company anyone has had experience with that you would recommend, or recommend staying away from. Whale sharks in cancun this 2016 2016 looks like a great year for amazing vacations in cancun mexico, dont miss the opportunity to see and swim beside whale sharks, the season 2016 starts on summer from may 15th to september 15th in the mexican. Now that the winter is ending, you have time to book a tour to swim with whale sharks. The whale sharks body is stout but streamlined, like that of a shark.
Apr, 2015 4 responses to 6 things to know this whale shark season. The tour by air has its meeting point at cozumel airport at 7am and takes off with a 20 minute scenic flight over the coast of the yucatan peninsula in a small aircraft, from cozumel to cancun airport. Cancun whale shark tours a top rated tour company as determined by our past clients via trip advisor. Spend the day searching for cancun s whale sharks in their own habitat, and try to spot the dolphins and manta rays that thrive along the coast. Swimming with whale sharks in cancun, mexico usa today. Many tour operator will say that you can book a whale shark tour starting 15th of may 2016, but the truth is that none of the tour operators from cancun, isla mujeres, and holbox cant confirm that the mexican government will release the permissions that exact day. Since 2019 the management plan created by the mexican authorities only allows children 10 years and older on the whale shark tours. The official opening date for the whale shark tour season as set beginning may 5, 2017 and the closing date of the season is september 17, 2017. These majestic creatures are the highlight of any summer season visit to cancun, and are a great reason to use your preferred points for a last minute summer vacation. Continuously operating since 2004, we are committed to providing the very best service to all adventure seekers in cancun, playa. Whale shark encounter off cancun, mexico on august 09, 2016. Its important to remember that only two people at a time per guide may enter the water to swim with a whale shark.
Jun 12, 2016 rented a private boat through whale shark mexico in june 2016 at the start of whale shark season. With daily whale shark sightings off the coast of isla mujeres, mexico numbering in the. Pro dive international has been organizing this exciting whale shark swimming experience for more than 10 years, and has been awarded the prestigious national geographic award and green star award for their commitment to conservation and the aquatic environment. However, the greatest concentration of whale sharks that you can find in riviera maya is between the months of july and august. Obviously these fish can migrate, but they are usually not near cozumel. Whale shark season this years whale shark season in cancun will run from the end of june to the middle of september. Cancun whale shark tours and adventure trips the best.
If you are traveling to cancun or riviera maya soon and love the underwater world, how about your own onceinalifetime encounter with. Whale shark excursion from cozumel to cancun carnival. This rule was not created by us, but we must enforce it. Mar 20, 2017 when is the whale shark season on cancun. We first started operating the snorkeling tour swimming with the whale sharks in holbox island in 2001. Swim with whale sharks mexico whale shark tour cancun. Roo inspecting 53 boats that lead tourists to whale sharks. Whale sharks tours on isla mujeres mexico frequently asked. Snorkel and swim with whale sharks on this unique adventure in mexico. Each time i was in mexico, the whale sharks were somewhere far down around the southern hemisphere, and when i was in argentina, they were north.
This is the tour you should take if you have plans to visit cancun and the riviera maya this summer 2016. Whale shark snorkeling in cancun cancun adventure tours. The whale shark, only comes to cancun seawaters between june and september and because of their size never swims by the beach but in open. Swim with whale sharks, or take a scuba divingsnorkeling adventure. The season starts in may and ends in september most of this whale sharks are located in holbox and contoy, two islands very close to cancun. Its whale shark season in the waters of the mexican caribbean. In july and august, hundreds of whale sharks migrate to the tip of the yucatan peninsula and form the largest whale shark aggregation in the world. On this trip, you will have the chance to experience them first hand by swimming alongside these gentle giants. Join mexico whale shark for aquatic adventures in mexico. My daughter has wanted to take a trip to cancun in july in order to see the whale sharks. However, these two destinations welcome whale sharks to their waters at different times of the year. An amazing whale shark season in mexico is upon us. Whale shark season in baja california sur runs from october to may. Get ready for whale shark season in mexicos riviera maya.
During this time, tourists will be able to swim with these magnificent and gentle giants in their natural habitat. But swimming with whale sharks in cancun is a humbling experience that ultimately provides perspective on the fragile balance between humanity and nature, and ensures youll become passionate about preserving these majestic creatures for the generations of travelers to come. May 08, 2016 whale shark season this years whale shark season in cancun will run from the end of june to the middle of september. We were the first ones to take a visitor out on this wonderful adventure, without knowing it was going to become such a big event every year.
One big fish weighing over 20 tons, whale sharks are the single largest known species of fish in the ocean. Swimming with whale sharks is a unique opportunity that you can experience in your vacations. Heres what you need to know about planning your whale shark adventure in mexico and the isla mujeres whale shark season. Swimming with the whale sharks summer is whale shark season. Other forms of big, filterfeeding pelagic sea life are drawn into the cancun area for the same reasons as the whale sharks. Whale shark season 2016 villa del palmar cancun members. All you need to know about cancuns whale shark season written by admin during their annual migration pattern, whale sharks visit the welcoming warm waters just off of the yucatan peninsula on mexicos caribbean coast starting every year around midmay. Swimming with whale sharks was always high on my bucket list.
From march to september, the mexican caribbean is home of one of the most amazing creatures of the world. In addition, since 2000, august the 30th was established as the international whale shark day, in order to promote knowledge and conservation of this species. Swim with whale sharks playa del carmen, cancun, holbox and isla mujeres, mexico we are getting more and more excited, the closer we get to the month of june when isla mujeres whale shark season officially begins. Where to swim with whale sharks in mexico travel agent. The waters near cancun, surrounding isla mujeres and isla contoy, are known to have some of the densest populations during this period. While you are swimming with whale sharks there is nothing to fear. Unfortunately didnt get much swim time with the shark so very little quality footage in the water. Thus we do not refund our customers if we do not see a whale shark. Nov 02, 2016 a major announcement from cancun, mexico one of the top 5 resort destinations in the world. Each year from late may to early september whale sharks migrate from around the world to the warm, tropical waters of the mexicancaribbean sea.
Being quintana roos northernmost point, it is located in about 150 km 93 mi from cancun and about 20 minutes by boat from mainland mexico. Jul 06, 2016 whale shark area is usually off isla holbox, which is a good distance north of isla mujeres, which is 20 30 minutes from cancun. Cancun whale shark tours 2020 all you need to know before. But for some reason i never planned my trips well enough.
We were the first ones to take a visitor out on this wonderful adventure, without knowing it was going to become such. Swim with whale sharks summer savings ceviche tours. The season for whale shark in cancun is from may to september each every year. Ceviche tours earns 2016 tripadvisor certificate of excellence. Swimming with the whale sharks in cancun, mexico is something that should be on everyones bucket list. The best places to swim with whale sharks lonely planet. The warm waters near cancun and the riviera maya are an ideal feeding area which draws these gigantic yet gentle creatures back each year. Even if the thought of being in open water scares the bejeezus out of you, it is worth it, trust me. Swim alongside the largest fish on the planet on a fullday, whale shark snorkeling adventure from cancun with expert guides. Continuously operating since 2004, we are committed to providing the very best service to all adventure seekers in cancun, playa del carmen, tulum, isla mujeres and all of riviera maya.
We would like to mention that we cannot guarantee to see the whale sharks as we cannot control mother nature. Monday, july 4, 2016 whale shark swim cancun snorkeling season 2016 is great, amazing encounters of several groups and the great migration of. Jul 22, 2016 whale shark season in mexico off the coast of the yucatan peninsula is in full swing. Cancun whale shark season 2017 swim with whale sharks. By midmorning more boats usually arrive from cancun to see the whale sharks. With the season for allowable whale shark tours in its final two weeks. All you need to know about cancuns whale shark season garza. Whale shark season in mexico pretty much coincides with hurricane season as well. Swimming with whale sharks is an unforgettable travel experience. When is whale shark season in cancun many tour operator will say that you can book a whale shark tour starting 15th of may 2016, but the truth is that none of the tour operators from cancun, isla mujeres, and holbox cant confirm that the mexican government will release the permissions that exact day. This charming island is located a short ferry ride away from cancun, mexico.
Scuba dive the best locations in cancun or cozumel mexico. The rules to swim with whale sharks will be enforced. Hi all, going to cancun and want to swim with the whale sharks. Cancun whale shark tours and adventure trips the best tour. In this adventure tour, our certified staff will provide the necessary safety measures and interesting facts about these magnificent animals. This has been a federal rule since 2016, so it is the same for all companies. An amazing whale shark season in mexico is upon us journey. All you need to know about cancuns whale shark season. Every year, when the sea temperatures rise, huge amounts of plankton come. The furthest north ive been in this area is contoy isla. You can stay in holbox for a few days to enjoy its amazing marine light or take a oneday tour from cancun or isla mujeres. The season of the whale sharks in the yucatan peninsula begins from midmay and ends close to the mid of september.