Whale Shark Group Adventure from Isla Holbox

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Highlights

  • The obvious choice for families and wildlife lovers

  • Follow a guide to snorkel spots that teem with marine life

  • Sample local Mexican dishes for lunch

Summary

Meet your guide and group at Luuma (Holbox) at 7am. Receive a short briefing and all the necessary equipment and enjoy a light breakfast before you head off to the pier and board the boat. Head out into the Gulf of Mexico on a 1 to 2-hour ride to find the whale sharks. On the way, might watch giant manta rays, dolphins, and sea turtles. Once you reach the whale shark area, enter the water two at a time with your guide to get to see these extraordinary giants. The whale shark is the biggest fish in the world at 45 feet long (14 meters). Your guide will show you how to observe and even swim with these wonderful creatures while respecting their habitat. On the way back, stop near Cabo Catoche, the northernmost point of the Yucatan Peninsula where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Mexico. Snorkel the “cuevones” reef and look for sea turtles, nurse sharks, lobsters, squids, octopi, and other reef fish. Finally, head back to Boca Santa Paula, where you can stretch our legs, have a pleasant swim, and enjoy the delicious ceviche.  A 45-minute journey brings you back to Isla Holbox.

Tour info

Duration
7 hours
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Why take this tour?

Increase your chances of spotting whale sharks twofold on a snorkeling excursion from Isla Holbox. Ideal for nature and wildlife lovers, this underwater adventure reveals manta rays, dolphins, and sea turtles in their natural habitat, and comes with all necessary equipment—such as snorkels and wetsuits. Plus, breakfast and lunch are included for a seamless experience.

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What’s included?

  • Boat with GPS

  • Cool drinking water container (please bring your flask)

  • Snorkeling equipment

  • Bilingual guide

  • Light breakfast in Luuma: coffee, tea, fruits, yogurt 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

  • Soda/Pop

  • Gratuities

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.
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Holbox Whale Shark Tours

About operator:

Holbox Whale Shark Tours offers Both Public & Private VIP Tours to swim with Whale Sharks from Isla Holbox. We've got a solid 20 year "Safety" record having satisfied 1000's of nature lovers enjoy this experience. Safe for the entire Family! We've got the Best, most comfortable boats & highly experienced Captains & In Water Guides. We are the Tour "Operator" not just a "Ticket Seller". Don't trust just anybody selling tickets to a tour, Go with the Best to satisfy your Whale Shark Dream & to check this off your "Bucket List"!

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