Swimming with whale sharks in Mexico

About this list

If you want to go swimming 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 3 operators in Mexico that name the whale shark as a target species and actually run swimming. All 3 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown. Most listings give the season as Oct–Apr. Boats can still be canceled for sea and weather conditions, so check before you book. Operators with structured encounter data list whale shark, sea lion, coral, dolphin and whale as target species. Ways to meet them: swimming, snorkeling and boat-based watching. 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
• Freediving with whale sharks in Mexico4
• Liveaboards to see whale sharks in Mexico4

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

Swimming by country

• Australia117
• Japan46
• Philippines42
• South Korea25
• La Réunion10
• Tonga9
• Cocos (Keeling) Islands8
• Maldives8
• Cook Islands6
• Egypt6

Frequently asked questions