Whale Shark Group Adventure from Isla Holbox

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Adult (6-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 10

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Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Spanish
Soda/Pop
Our famous ceviche
In case you do not eat the included food, you can take fruits from the breakfast table to the tour
Bilingual guide
Snorkeling equipment
Light breakfast in Luuma: coffee, tea, fruits, yogurt and sweet buns
Cool drinking water container (please bring your flask)
Boat with GPS
Guacamole and mango for those who do not eat fish

Gratuities

Overview

Swim with whale sharks, the world's largest fish, and see other amazing sea creatures such as sea turtles, manta rays, and dolphins in the waters where the Caribbean meets the Gulf of Mexico. Despite its name, the 45-foot-long (14-meter-long) whale shark is an animal that allows for an up-close experience with your expert bilingual guide. After a light breakfast, head out from Isla Holbox to swim with the whale sharks, then back to the mainland to snorkel and enjoy fresh ceviche made with the day's catch. Snorkel gear is included along with a light breakfast, lunch, beverages, and ceviche.

Meeting points

OUR OFFICE IS A YELLOW MAYAN HOUSE AND A LARGE GARDEN

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Meet your guide and group at our VIP HOLBOX OFFICE, located one block from the main ferry pier. 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.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under 6 are not allowed
Note: Whale shark season is from mid-May to mid-September, but whale sharks might come later to the area
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

Free Cancellation

May 14100% refund

May 15No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Wonderful!

Published on Jun, 2024

Wonderful Whale Shark tour from Isla Holbox! The staff were professional and courteous, and our tour guide and boat captain were amazing. We were fortunate enough to find the whale sharks on our journey and had 2 great snorkels with them. I also appreciate that prior to our departure they reached out via Whatsapp to confirm the departure location and days logistics. Highly recommend Holbox Whale Shark Tours!

Amazing experience

Published on Jun, 2023

It was realy amazing trip. It overceeded our expectations. Whale sharks are beautiful animals and we could swim with them. Our crew - Edi and Jorge are the best :-)

Highly Recommend

Published on Aug, 2021

This was such an amazing experience. The tour guides, whale sharks, and food that’s included in the excursion all exceeded my expectations.

There’s a Reason they are #1 on Trip Advisor

Published on Sep, 2020

Wonderful crew and communications up to the point of departure. Really appreciated the time and attention paid by all, and the cleanliness of the crew and facilities. Also, very accommodating of our requests.

Totally Worth It!

Published on Sep, 2020

Increible! Gracias Willi y Christian por la mejor experiencia! Super recomendable :D PS el mejor ceviche lo encontraran en su lancha ;) A dream come true! The team is professional, safety is a priority always and we were lucky to see more whale sharks than usual plus dolphins, huge rays, and many beautiful birds. Thank you for a safe and fun experience despite COVID-19 and for taking the necessary prevention measures.