Whale Sharks Safari : 5 Days

Incredible behemoths of the sea, but with such tender eyes... come and meet these creatures while snorkelling in Isla Mujeres, while also enjoying other days to dive and explore the rich seas of the Caribbean. Between the drop offs of Cozumel, the life-filled waters of Playa del Carmen and the cool waters of the Cenotes with their fascinating light show as you enter the caves.

Dune Playa Del Carmen offers a complete package for the whale shark season: May to September. With special rates on diving and snorkelling with whale sharks... take advantage of this package to discover all the treasures of the Riviera Maya from Isla Mujeres to the Cenotes in the jungle via Playa Del Carmen and Cozumel.

The 5 days whale shark package includes 8 dives and 1 day of snorkelling in total:

• 4 dives / 2 days on the reefs of Playa Del Carmen.

• 2 dives on the reefs of Cozumel (ferry not included)

• 2 dives at Cenotes.

• 1 day snorkelling to meet the whale sharks in Isla Mujeres.

The different dive sites:

• When diving the reefs of Playa del Carmen you will enjoy often warm and crystal clear water, this is a great place to get back in the water if you plan to dive regularly in the area; the dives are generally shallow with very little current. If you are a more experienced diver we can offer deeper dives south of Playa del Carmen or at the Mama Vina wreck. Half day excursion: Morning or Afternoon

• Cozumel is a marine park created more than 20 years ago, you will discover magnificent underwater landscapes, splendid drop offs, more than 30 species of corals and no less than 300 species of fish, with a bit of luck you will see nurse sharks, turtles, eagle rays and the famous and splendid frog fish (endemic fish of Cozumel). Day trip from Playa del Carmen by ferry, or a morning speedboat trip.

• The cenotes were created more than 65 million years ago, when the sea gradually receded. Today, you can discover one of the largest cave systems in the world. This is a unique experience with incredible underwater architecture carved over the centuries, so don't miss the opportunity. Half day excursion, departing at 8am from our centre.

• The whale shark is completely harmless to humans, and is in fact a very docile and curious creature. In summer, hundreds of whale sharks swim in the waters around Isla Mujeres, Isla Contoy and Isla Holbox, feeding on plankton where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Mexico. From the end of May to mid-September, you will have the extraordinary opportunity to swim and snorkel with these amazing animals inan area with abundant marine life.

Some practical information:

• Meet us on the first day at 8am at our Dune Playa Del Carmen dive centre.

• You must have at least Open Water Diver certification or equivalent (e.g. French level 1).

• A PADI guide or instructor will be with you on each dive to help you discover the secrets of the Caribbean through these experienced eyes.

• At Cenote, groups are limited to a maximum of 4 people per guide.

• Equipment is not included in the packages - We can include it.

• For the cenotes: Meals, entrance fees and transportation are included.

• For the sea dives, water and fruit on the boat are included, as well as the entrance fee to the Cozumel Marine Park.

• Ferry is not included in packages - 35USD approx. round trip

Upgrade your package:

• If you want to discover the ‘Special Cenotes’ accessible for Open Water Level 2 or Advanced, you will have to pay contact us.

Normal Cenotes : Chac Mool, Kukulkan, Dos Ojos, Chikin Ha, El Eden/Ponderosa, Tajma Ha, Casa Cenote, Dream Gate...and others on demand.

Special Cenotes : El Pit, Angelita, Car Wash, Zapote, Maravilla, Gran Cenote, Tak Be Ha