Whale Shark and Snorkeling Adventure from Isla Holbox

Summary

You will meet with your guide and group at the local restaurant Luuma (one block away from the tour operator's office) in Isla Holbox at 6:30 am. There, you will have a small briefing and get all the necessary equipment. You will also enjoy a light breakfast to have a great start. Then, you will walk to the pier, where the boat is waiting to start the journey to find the whale sharks. The trip will take you between one and two hours and you may find different species on the way (if you see a giant manta and its behavior permits it, you can also swim with this harmless creature). Once in the area, you will swim by the whale shark in groups of two plus the guide, for safety reasons and to ensure you get the best experience. On the way back, you will stop near Cabo Catoche to snorkel the "cuevones" reef and maybe see sea turtles, nurse sharks, lobsters, squids, octopuses, and different reef fish. During the journey, we will prepare the freshest ceviche you'll ever have. Finally, you will go to Santa Paula, where you can stretch your legs, have a pleasant swim and enjoy the ceviche. From this point, you have a 45-minute journey back to Holbox.

Tour info

Duration
7 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Can you imagine swimming with a 14-meter-long animal? Whale sharks, the biggest fish in the world, come every year to visit Holbox. They are totally harmless, so you will be able to swim by their side in an amazing and life changing experience. During the boat trip, you may see turtles, giant manta rays, dolphins, flamingos and/or many other species.

What’s included?

  • Boat with GPS.

  • Cool water and sodas.

  • Snorkeling equipment.

  • Bilingual guide.

  • Light breakfast in Luuma: coffee, tea, fruits, yoghurt and sweet buns.

  • Our famous ceviche.

  • Guacamole and mango for those who do not eat fish.

  • In case you do not eat the included food, you can take fruits from the breakfast table to the tour.

  • Gratuities

  • Flask / bottle (we provide cold water in a large recipient)

  • Taxi to / from meeting point

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 7h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

VIP Holbox Experience

About operator:

VIP Holbox Experience offers the best tours and activities on Holbox island. We count with professional and highly trained team and the best boats of the island to guarantee a safe and extraordinary experience, in full respect of nature.

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