Cancun Feature: Swim With Whale Sharks
Cancun is one of the best locations in the world to get up close with whale sharks in their natural environment. Companies like Eco Colors do an incredible job of providing tours, education and one-in-a-lifetime experiences. This is something you do not want to miss when you plan your next trip to Cancun.
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SWIMMING WITH WHALE SHARKS IN CANCUN MEXICO
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Swimming with the Whale Sharks in Cancun, Mexico
If swimming with the whale sharks is not on your bucket list- what are you doing?
Swimming with the Whale Sharks in Mexico was one of the coolest experiences of my life! They are such magnificent animals. See how big they are and take in their beauty.
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Swimming With Whale Sharks In Cancun, Mexico
Swimming With Whale Sharks In Cancun, Mexico
Swimming with whale sharks in Cancun or Isla Mujeres, Mexico needs to be on your bucket list if you love the ocean!
In July 2017 I spent 8 days in Cozumel to go diving, but the real highlight of the trip was swimming with whale sharks! It’s amazing to see these huge creatures in person, and witness just how gentle they really are.
We were surprised that the whale sharks weren’t phased by having three divers (2 divers + guide) swimming around them (unlike most turtles).
Don’t touch the whale sharks, it’s the law!
We were 25-30 miles off shore when we found the whale sharks. It was interesting – The whole way out we saw ZERO whale sharks… then all of a sudden you see one, then another and another. You then realize you’re surrounded by them! There had to be at least 100 whale sharks when we went swimming with them in their natural habitat.
Every summer these slow-moving filter-feeders can be found off the coast of Mexico for their annual migration to warm water. It’s legal to swim with whale sharks during the season which runs from June to mid-September.
Whale sharks are the largest fish in the world! While the largest confirmed whale shark on record is over 40 feet in length, most of the ones we swam with were 20-30ft.
Our Trip:
We stayed in Cozumel, Mexico and took the 5:45am ferry to Playa Del Carmen. From there with took a bus to Cancun where we boarded the boat to swim with whale sharks!!
Swimming With Whale Sharks In Cancun, Mexico
Whale Shark, Cancun, Mexico
Shark is the most beautiful animal in the planet. We're impressed by the grandeur, serenity, innocence of whale sharks and their huge size.
Китовая акула красивейшее животное на планете. Мы впечатлены величием, спокойствием и безобидным нравом китовых акул при их огромных размерах )
The whale shark, Rhincodon typus, is a slow-moving filter feeding shark and the largest extant fish species. The species originated about 60 million years ago.
The name whale shark comes from the fish's physiology, being as large as many whales and also a filter feeder like many whale species.The largest confirmed individual had a length of 12.65 metres (41.50 ft) and a weight of more than 21.5 tonnes (47,000 lb), and there are unconfirmed reports of considerably larger whale sharks. Claims of individuals over 14 metres (46 ft) long and weighing at least 30 tonnes (66,000 lb) are not uncommon.
The whale shark is found in tropical and warm oceans and lives in the open sea with a lifespan of about 70 years. Although whale sharks have very large mouths, as filter feeders they feed mainly, though not exclusively, on plankton, which are microscopic plants and animals.
We've started the petition Ban sale/distribution of the shark fins and products containing shark fins. Shark finning is a horribly cruel act and no creature on earth should have to go through something so horrible! Please, take 1 minute to sign it! Here's the link: Appreciate!
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Swim With Whale Sharks in Cancun - Ocean Tours Mexico
The best place in the world to swim with whale sharks is Cancun, well to be more precise the waters around Cancun. Every year hundreds of whale sharks travel to the waters around Isla Mujeres and Holbox to feed fish egg spawns and microscopic organisms.
Booking a Cancun Whale Shark Tour with Ocean Tours Mexico is the best way to swim with whale sharks up close and personal.
The Cancun Whale Shark Tour with Ocean Tours Mexico includes:
* Money back guarantee if you don't swim with a whale shark
* 15% discount if you book your whale shark swim 7 days in advance
* All snorkeling equipment
* Pick-up from your accommodation anywhere in the Riviera Maya
* Comfortable air-conditioned transfer from accommodation to Cancun pier
* Continental buffet breakfast at pier + safety briefing
* Comfortable speed boat to take you to whale shark swimming area
* Experienced guides for any language + captain and crew
* Snacks + drinks while onboard
* Fresh ceviche late lunch at Isla Mujeres after whale shark swim is over
* Snorkeling at Isla Mujeres
* Air-conditioned transfer back to your accommodation
The best part is that you will be in the water surrounding by giant 10 meter whale sharks, not to mentions dozens of huge manta rays and whatever else decides to show up.
Ocean Tours Mexico will pick you up from your accommodation anywhere in the Riviera Maya, and take you to the Cancun pier. From here you will embark on an 1.5 hour boat ride to the whale shark feeding area. You have a great chance of seeing dolphins and turtles on the journey, and of course time to work on your tan.
The experienced guides and boat crews will ensure you have close up encounters with the whale sharks and a have an incredibly fun and (of course) safe time.
You can jump into the water with the whale sharks as many times as you like during the Cancun Whale Shark Tour. Once the whale sharks have disappeared back into deeper water, you will be taken to one of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico (in Isla Mujeres). Here you will enjoy fresh ceviche and beer in the shallow turquoise blue bay of Isla Mujeres.
Ocean Tours Mexico has a money back guarantee so if you don’t get to swim with whale sharks in Cancun you will get 100% of your money back.
Book one week in advance and get 15% off of the Cancun Whale Shark Tour.
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Swimming with Whale Sharks in Cancun, Mexico
My experience swimming with whale sharks in Mexico! Video created by EcoTours.
Cancun & Whale Sharks at Isla Mujeres w/ GoPro Hero3 HD
Birthday celebration in Cancun with whale sharks, manta rays, and friends old and new!
Music:
Alive by Empire of the Sun
Summertime Sadness by Lana Del Rey
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GoPro HD Hero3 Black Edition
iPhone 5
Canon S100
Canon D20
Whale Sharks of Cancun Mexico 2019 in 4K
Whale Sharks of Cancun is a beautiful 4K video showing the size, grace and gentleness of these ocean giants. The whale shark's size of 30 to 40 feet in length may mislead you to think they are swimming slowly, but they reach speeds up to 3 mph. Our tour guide was EcoColors Tours based in Cancun. They were very attentive to our needs on the boat and to the Whale Sharks in the water as they kept their distance as not to harm these enormous fish.
Thank you to taketones.com for the use of the background music
performed by Max Tones under the Creative Commons License.
Songs used in order are Pacific Ocean and Flight of the Mind.
G I A N T S - Whale sharks of Isla Mujeres
The Yucatan peninsula is one of the busiest tourist destinations in the world and every year just offshore from Cancun, the largest fish in the ocean aggregates in vast numbers to feed.
This very special aggregation is one of only a handful of such known sites where whale sharks aggregate and it has turned into a valuable ecotourism contribution to the local economy.
Filmed on Panasonic GH4 and Canon 7D
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Swimming with Whale Sharks in Cancun, Mexico
Swimming with young whale sharks in Cancun, Mexico on August 29th, 2015
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Whale Sharks and Manta Rays CANCUN, Mexico
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This is a great Whale Shark and Manta Ray trip off of the coast of Cancun 21 miles. It was taken by John Wells and there were over 100 Sharks and countless Rays. The Sharks were up to 30 feet in length and the Rays were about 12 feet wide. It was a feeding frenzy of plankton and tuna eggs! Check out the other videos by john wells in Cancun and around the world. Also, please hit like and share the video.
Whale shark swimming in Cancun
Whale shark swimming in Cancun with Mexico Mayan Tours
ISLA MUJERES is BEAUTIFUL!!
Today we ate ceviche at Isla Mujeres in gorgeous turquoise waters & got within INCHES of huge Whale Sharks!
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What a day this was! Lately, we've been wanting to do more tours in the Cancun area, so we got together with My Trish Advisor to set up a bucket list tour - Swimming with Whale Sharks!! To book your tour with Trish, head on over to
The tour starts in Cancun where you board a boat that takes you for a short boat ride over to Isla Mujeres. The relatively-calm ride is breathtaking with water consisting of shades of blue, green, and turquoise. AMAZING!!
If you're wondering what to do in Cancun, Mexico, this is definitely a tour that's worth considering. But before you book it, you should be aware that it does come with some drawbacks... Depending on where they're feeding at the time, it can be a very long boat ride out to see the whale sharks. For us, it was an hour and 20 minutes each way. Additionally, don't expect to be the only boat out there - this is a very popular tour and many people are trying to have the same experience. Unfortunately, that also means that you won't have a lot of time to swim with the whale sharks since everybody has to take turns.
With that said and expectations tempered, this is one once-in-a-lifetime experience! Being in the water with the worlds biggest sharks is incredible!
If you're visiting Mexico, you also MUST check out the beautiful Isla Mujeres! It's crystal clear water and soft sand beaches (free of seaweed, I might add) are a dream! This tour killed two birds with one stone...and it almost killed Maddie too. Not actually, but she did get very seasick. A good reminder to take Dramamine!
After the whale shark experience, we stopped by Isla Mujeres for a little while - our first time at the beautiful island. Our guides whipped up some tasty ceviche and we enjoyed the motion-free water and soft sand - Maddie was especially relieved!
We're going to have to come back to Isla Mujeres very soon. Since it's so close to Cancun and our home in Puerto Morelos, it's a really easy day trip for us.
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Giant Mantas and Whale Shark Tours in Cancun Mexico
Great combination of mantas and whale sharks in Cancun Mexico. Scratch this off your bucket list. Plan and book with Blue H2o Cozumel. blueh2ocozumel.com/whalesharks
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GoPro - Riviera Maya, Mexico (Proposal, Turtles, Whale Sharks, Monkeys and more)
PLEASE WATCH ON LAPTOP. UNAVAILABLE ON MOBILE DEVICES DUE TO USING A SONG IN THE VIDEO. THANKS
This is our holiday video to the beautiful Riviera Maya, Mexico. We stayed at the amazing Grand Sirenis Resort and Spa.
Song - Kosta Dejay - Change Your Life
All was filmed on my GoPro 4 Silver and its only my second edit (first using a mac and iMovie) so be nice. but any advice would be much appreciated.
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Whale Shark swimming in CANCUN MEXICO. AWESOME VIEWS
Swimming with whale sharks about 20 miles from Cancun Please like and share the video.
Swimming with Whale Sharks in Cancun & Riviera Maya
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The whaleshark adventure is a once in a lifetime opportunity to safely swim with the largest sharks in the world. In the months of June, July, August and September the waters of the mexican Caribbean are one of the worlds largest gathering grounds for these incredible animals that can range from 15 to 40 feet in length. Just so you know the sharks eat plankton and not fish or tourists.
This one of a kind adventure begins with the rich ocean experience of Nacho Peon, a community based operator with a long and fruitful involvement in whale shark swims, open water activities and sport fishing. Your guide is a true waterman, as well as an expert and lover of the ocean with more than 40 years of experience in guiding adventure tours, services and marine science.
On this adventure you will cruise on a 33' motor catamaran Magister that was specifically designed and built for whaleshark watching. The boat is incredibly safe, comfortable, with a spacious deck and unique stability that is ideal for topside photo and video.The cruise itself is a lot of fun and often you are able to see amazing wildlife including dolphins, turtles, mantas and seabirds.
Upon spotting the whale sharks each guest will be able to put on their snorkeling gear and enjoy snorkeling with the sharks while accompanied by a guide. You will literally be able to see them right infront of you.
On this adventure you can swim with them as many times as you want and get as close as you want without touching them.
After everyone has had their fair share of swimming with the whalesharks we will head by to a nearby coral reef for great snorkeling or if others want to visit a beach we can go relax and enjoy lunch. The captain leaves it up to the guests to decide what they would rather do.
This is an absolutely unforgettable that you will remember the rest of your life, visit
Apple Vacations Whale Shark Tour -- Cancun, Mexico
Swim with the Whale Sharks with an Apple Vacations Whale Shark Tour in Cancun, Mexico.
Cancun, Playa Del Carmen Scuba Bull Shark Dive MUSA
A composite of roughly 13 dives in Cancun and Playa Del Carmen in Mexico, including a bull shark dive.
Music credits:
Track 1:
Rain Man feat. Oly - Bring Back The Summer (Not Your Dope Remix)
Track 2:
Dynoro & Gigi D’Agostino - In My Mind