Things to do in

Puerto Juárez

Snorkel with whale sharks on this day trip from Cancun (from May to September). Take a boat out whale shark reserve in the waters surrounding Isla Contoy follow your naturalist or marine biologist guide for once-in-a-lifetime experience. Savor a delicious lunch and drinks on the boat. Be picked up early in the morning from your hotel in Cancun and hop aboard a comfortable van for the drive to Puerto Juarez (Marina Xtabay). Listen to an informative briefing to help you understand whale sharks and the area's ecosystems. Depart from Marina Xtabay on a boat and head towards the whale shark reserve in the waters surrounding Isla Contoy. Use high-quality snorkel gear to see whale sharks. Feel confident snorkeling with the help of your guide. Sit down to a filling lunch on the boat with stunning views of the coast of Isla Mujeres. Afterwards, cool off with a swim in the clear turquoise waters. Travel back to Marina Hacienda del Mar and transfer by van back to your accommodation.

Simplify your journey to Cancun with a private transfer from the airport to your hotel in Cancun, Rivera Maya, or Tulum. Get to your hotel or the airport, there are options for each leg of your trip. Save time and don't wait in frustrating lines. Benefit from disinfected car units, trained personnel to meet you at your pickup location, personalized service, and bilingual staff. Have a pleasant and safe trip in private transportation in Cancun.

Immerse yourself in the wonder of the ocean with our Playa del Carmen Whale Shark Tour, a thrilling 9-hour adventure that promises excitement and awe. We will take you from your hotel to our private marina where our boats are docked. The pick up at your hotel in Playa del Carmen for the snorkeling tour swimming with the whale sharks in Mexico will be at 6.15 am. We will take you from your hotel to a place near Cancun about 1h15 minutes away called Puerto Juarez where our private marina is and where our boats are docked You will be back at your hotel after the swimming with whale sharks tour from Playa del Carmen by 3 pm depending on the weather conditions. It is important to be aware that in order to find and see the whale sharks we go out to open waters and sometimes it is rough. Most of the time the conditions are very good or perfect and everything goes well but as we all know the sea changes every minute and the conditions are sometimes not that good including rough sea and rain. When it is too rough or dangerous the port is closed by the Port Master and we never go out in this case but sometimes even when it does not look very good if we are allowed to run the tour we do go out as all the other companies do. After the excursion swimming with the whale sharks and before going back to the marina we go to the reef in Isla Contoy or Isla Mujeres to snorkel for about 40 minutes. This is a natural activity, whale watching is not assured, but the activity and the places visited are made to be able to find them.

Embark on a remarkable 11-hour journey from Tulum-Akumal to swim with the largest fish in the ocean – whale sharks. The adventure begins with convenient transportation from your hotel or condo in Puerto Aventuras-Akumal or the Tulum hotel zone. As you arrive at the marina, a light breakfast awaits before setting out for this awe-inspiring experience. The package includes all the necessary equipment for the whale shark swimming excursion, providing you with snorkel gear, life jackets, and onboard refreshments. Please note that the whale shark marine park fee of $10 per person is not included in the prices. Our team will take you from your accommodation to our private marina in Puerto Juarez, approximately 2 hours away from Cancun, where our boats are docked. If you're staying in Tulum, the pickup is at your hotel's lobby. For those in the hotel zone, the pickup is downtown at the San Francisco-Bancomer shopping mall at 5:30 am. A taxi ride to the pickup point is required. Following the incredible whale shark encounter, we'll visit the reefs in Isla Contoy or Isla Mujeres for an additional 40 minutes of snorkeling before heading back to the marina. Please be aware that open waters may sometimes be rough, and weather conditions can vary. The safety of our guests is our top priority, and if conditions are deemed too rough or dangerous, the tour will not proceed. This is a natural activity, whale watching is not assured, but the activity and the places visited are made to be able to find them.

Don't waste a minute of your precious vacation time dealing with airport transportation. Let our Cancun Airport to Cancun Hotel Private Shuttle take care of everything for you! From Cancun Airport Puerto Juarez to any hotel in Cancun City or Hotel Zone, our private transportation option ensures an stress-free start to your trip. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride as you are whisked away to your destination in the most convenient and comfortable way possible. This Rate cover From Cancun Airport to Puerto Juarez, Waldorft Astoria Hotel, All Cancun Downtown and Hotel Zone Hotels

Enjoy a light breakfast before you prepare yourself for the boat safari. On your way to the whale shark protected area, look out for dolphins, sea turtles and enormous manta rays. Whale sharks are the largest fish in the world, and you can easily spot them this time of year because they are hungry. Their primary meal, plankton, can be found near the surface. After an hour or two you will be rewarded with the first views of the whale sharks. Observe them from the boat and jump off the boat to swim up close, if you dare. With your fins and mask, you can snorkel alongside a whale shark. Do you feel the adrenaline?  After the whale shark activity, get your gear and snorkel at the coral reef to see some tropical fish and corals. Enjoy a delicious Caribbean style lunch while lounging in the water at one of the most beautiful beaches of the world.