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Old 09-11-2012   #1 (permalink)
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Whaleshark tour this week looking for best value

I'm planning on doing the whaleshark tour this week with a friend either Thursday or Friday. The cheapest I found in town so far is US$130. Does anyone know if I can find cheaper either from Playa or Punta Sam since I can drive to Punta Sam if the savings make it worthwhile.
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I think there is a set minimum price of around that price, I thought it was $125, so if anyone is charging less, it is actually illegal....
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this is where I read that.

Whale Sharks Tours on Isla Mujeres Mexico - Frequently Asked Questions


2nd question from top.
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Whale Sharks Tours on Isla Mujeres Mexico - Frequently Asked Questions


2nd question from top.
Thanks that answers my question.
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Thanks that answers my question.
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We went with Capitan Tony (he was GREAT) and I think we paid $125. But we were staying on Isla so it was very easy to book, and we just walked around the corner after breakfast to his shop from our hotel. It sure must be a long ride from Playa!
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We went with Capitan Tony (he was GREAT) and I think we paid $125. But we were staying on Isla so it was very easy to book, and we just walked around the corner after breakfast to his shop from our hotel. It sure must be a long ride from Playa!
They drive you down to Cancun.
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They drive you down to Cancun.

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Okay so I did it and ended up paying the full price US$195. I found the price a little stiff but in the end water wasn't too rough and visibility was really good which in the end made it a great experience.

As usual there's always a tourist rip off. Life vest's are mandatory, the only way to get around having to wear one was to rent a wet suit for $10. I don't see any logic behind this one other than sucking an extra 10 bucks out of you.

If you do it don't forget to pop 1 or 2 Dramamine (gravol) because the ride to the whale Sharks is pretty bouncy, most people on the boat got sea sick, my two Dramamine did the job for me, I was perfectly fine so was my friend, she only took one and felt a little weird but didn't get sick.
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