Freediving with whale sharks in Mexico

About this list

If you want to go freediving with whale sharks in Mexico, the useful question is not whether the whale sharks are there but who will take you to them that way. Maptlantis lists only the 4 operators in Mexico that name the whale shark as a target species and actually run freediving. All 4 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown. Most operators list year-round operation, but whether boats go out depends on the sea on the day. Operators with structured encounter data list sea lion, seabirds, green sea turtle, whale shark and gray whale as target species. Ways to meet them: snorkeling, boat-based watching, scuba diving and swimming. Whether you may enter the water and what distance rules apply differ by country and operator. Check the program details and legal status on each operator page first.

Other ways to meet whale sharks in Mexico

• Scuba diving with whale sharks in Mexico13
• Liveaboards to see whale sharks in Mexico4
• Swimming with whale sharks in Mexico3

Whale sharks in other countries

• Maldives34
• Philippines27
• Mozambique6
• Australia5
• Indonesia4

Activities in Mexico

• Scuba diving in Mexico80
• Snorkeling in Mexico53
• Island hopping and boat trips in Mexico39
• Marine life encounters in Mexico29
• Family water activities in Mexico19
• Freediving in Mexico16
• Liveaboards in Mexico10
• Beaches and water play in Mexico4
• Surfing and SUP in Mexico4
• Kayaking and paddling in Mexico3

Freediving by country

• Philippines75
• Japan48
• South Korea43
• Thailand43
• Indonesia40
• Egypt33
• Maldives21
• Mexico16
• Australia15
• United States15

Frequently asked questions