The whale shark is the largest shark and the laregest fish...strange you say??? not really, because the Whale Shark, is in fact, NOT a whale. With a mouth that can be up to 4 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 ususally indifferent to divers. When it comes to speed they belong in the slow lane, as their top speed is 3 mph (5 kph).
This shark swims slowly near the surface, consuming small crustacean plankton and small fishes.

Each tour only takes 10 people. 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 - September

Transportation from Riviera Maya is an additional $20 per person round trip and is payable to the Driver upon pick up.