Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya

I have taken this tour twice, once in 2018 and on July 2026, it has been amazing both times and the quality of service is unparalelled. It is heavily dependant on the weather and I am aware of it, but I have been lucky to have had two very suny and nice days. I believe the price is worth the whole experience since it includes lunch, and it's never too crowded since you go with a 10 people group. Do take the nausea pills if necessary.

we had a wonderful time, the guides made sure everyone got close enough to the sharks , we also saw giant manta rays and sea turtles on our trip. The guys prepared lunch for us while we floated in gorgeous turquoise waters and got to swim awhile. We had toast and coffee before the trip and the lunch was very flavorful! I would definitely recommend this excursion! we were picked up on time and tour guides made sure we made ir back as soon as possible so we could enjoy the rest of the day.

If you are on the fence about booking a whale shark tour, just do it—and do everything you can to get Ariann as your guide! I booked this as an anniversary trip for my wife, and it completely blew both of us away. She absolutely loved it, and it's a memory we will cherish forever. The 5-star service started the second we walked out of our hotel, where Ariann and our fantastic driver were right on time to pick us up. From that moment until we dropped back off, the hospitality was unmatched. Why This Tour Was Incomparable: Expert Guiding: Swimming with creatures that massive can be a bit intimidating, but Ariann’s energy, clear safety briefings, and pure passion for these gentle giants completely put us at ease. Ariann knew exactly how to position us in the water so we got breathtaking, up-close views while perfectly respecting the marine life. Insane On-Board Lunch: After being in the water, the captain freshly prepared ceviche, guacamole, and chips right on board the boat. It was honestly incredible—some of the best we've ever tasted! Flawless Hospitality: The team went above and beyond to make sure my wife and I had the experience of a lifetime for our anniversary. Thank you to Ariann, the captain, and our driver for an unforgettable day. 10/10 highly recommend!

Our Guide Ariann was amazing, with excellent communication before the trip and super knowledgeable and had us set up for success to view the Whale Sharks. EcoColors made this such an awesome trip. Everything went perfect, the boat crew was amazing too. Highly recommend! 🦈 🌞 🛥️.

Once in a lifetime experience. Please ask for Ariann to be your guide. She was very knowledgable, energetic, and friendly. We took a chance with bringing along our 10yo daughter who is not crazy comfortable in the water. She did great with Ariann’s guidance and assistance. The captains and crew were also lovely. We trekked to this excursion from Cozumel but Ariann did a great job communicating with us. There was a hiccup with part of our group getting the pick up information but Ariann got it all sorted in a timely manner. She spoke fluently between English and Spanish so we all knew what was going on the whole time. Do not pass up this opportunity if you find yourself in Quintana Roo between June and Sept!!!!

Excellent day well worth it, Moe and his team worked really hard to make it an enjoyable experience timming ever dive so you are so close to the whale shark. And took some excellent videos thankfully because min were terrible. Stopped on the way there and back when the captain spot rays, turtles and dolphins. And allowed you time to film them. Lunch sanding in the sea delicious ceviche ( never had before but loved it) sandwiches and drinks were offered around in the morning no extra charge Would recommend hiring wet suit i didn't and the life jkt restricts you only a little won't ruin experience but with wet suit you can dive under. This is one off my bucket list so happy I'm so happy ive done this. Its an experience not to miss out on

This was an excellent experience for a number of reasons. I have extensive experience in small craft on ocean-going trips and I commend this crew for how seriously they consider the ocean conditions before they leave and customer safety throughout the experience. They also take into account the whale shark migration pattern and are well connected with other operators to warn each other where and when the migration is happening each day. Most importantly to me, they are 100% compliant with local laws which stipulate how many observers can be ion the water, at once, for how long and how far they need to remain from the whale sharks. This commitment to preserving the environment and other species is not apparent amongst all operators. The boat was well maintained and clean, the crew were professional and organised, they had Spanish and English and they briefed us well and updated us as new information came to hand. It's extraordinary how many reviewers think that any tour operator can guarantee animal behaviour or weather conditions; they simply cannot, so when this operator cancels anything it is for good reason. I thoroughly recommend them and will book them again for future seasons.

This experience was absolutely magical. The tour, the team, the guide, everybody was absolutely perfect. I have no complaints about this at all whatsoever. I do not get seasick. However, there were many people on the boat who were seasick, and so I strongly recommend that if you even have the slightest propensity for seasickness, that you take medication early and often. It is a long ride out and a long ride back, and you don't want to be miserable, but everything else was amazing. Highly recommend.

We had the most incredible whale shark tour in Cancun! From start to finish, the experience was unforgettable. We saw more whale sharks than we could even count and even a few manta rays! A huge shoutout to our guide, Moe, who made the entire trip exceptional. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made everyone feel comfortable and safe in the water. You could tell he genuinely loves what he does, and his enthusiasm made the experience even more special. If you’re thinking about booking a whale shark tour in Cancun, do it with EcoColors Tours—you won’t regret it. Swimming alongside whale sharks was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and having Moe as our guide made it even better. Highly recommend!

This was a terrific experience for our group. We saw so many whale sharks and our guides were amazing. We loved the ceviche and guacamole lunch. We did get a bit sunburned because sunscreen was prohibited. Stay in the shade on the boat and apply sunscreen when you get back on the boat after your final dip in the water.