Whale Shark and Snorkeling Adventure from Isla Holbox

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.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gulf of Mexico - You will meet with your guide and group at the our office, in Isla Holbox at 6:30 am, is located one block from the Main ferry pier (not by the beach side) . 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…
What's Included
  • Light breakfast: coffee, tea, fruits, yoghurt and sweet buns
  • Guacamole or mango for those who do not eat fish
  • Cool water and sodas
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Our famous ceviche
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Taxi to / from meeting point
Additional Information
  • Children under 6 years old are not allowed.
  • Season starts officialy May 15, but the arrival of whale sharks to the area vary each year.
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Location
VIP Holbox
Avenida Caleta
the office is typical yellow Mayan House Calle Palomino avenida caleta, 77310 Holbox, Q.R. close to the Main ferry Pier where the ferry´ passengers arrive to Holbox (Not by the seaside )
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Tara
Sep 5, 2024
Best day! - My husband and I had the most incredible experience. Our guide Eddie was excellent. He made us feel save through the entire experience. Eddy and captain Ali were professional, friendly and very knowledgeable. They were respectful of the ocean life which was important to us. It's obvious they truly love what they do. I HIGHLY recommend this company and crew!
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865josefas
Sep 1, 2024
Amazing experience - Super recommended, definitely to repeat.After an hour and thirty minutes of sailing we finally made it.
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Sybrandh2019
Aug 25, 2024
Great experience including breakfast and lunch - We started the day at 6:30 am with a great breakfast and explanation about swimming with the whale sharks. At 7:00 am we boarded and then left full throttle. After 2.5 hours of sailing we saw the first whale sharks. We were all allowed to make 2 dives, what an experience! Then we sailed into mangroves where we enjoyed a great lunch. On the way back we sailed between a dozen dolphins.
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Sascha06
Aug 23, 2024
Wonderful experience! - This tour was outstanding. Our guide, Eddie, was knowledgeable and respectful of the whale sharks while ensuring that we each had a memorable experience. Our boat captain, Pablo, was safe throughout the trip. This was an experience that I’d highly recommend.
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V1302wealexh
Aug 16, 2024
Great Experience - It was a long day but an incredibly amazing trip! It is a long boat ride to start with (2+ hours), but that is to be expected as we need to go out quite far to see the Whale Sharks. Our tour guide was very helpful and the captain was attentive. My partner was seasick, despite having no issues with boats previously. They offer anti-sickness tablets, so I would recommend taking them, even if you have had no problems on boats before. The stop afterwards on the beach was beautiful and the guacamole and ceviche were delicious! We had also gone through the mangroves of Holbox on the way back and saw some great animals. Would definitely recommend.
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Monica
Aug 8, 2024
Amazing whale shark experience - Great experience with our tour guide, Willy, and captain, Ali. They were very professional - we were the first boat to find a whale shark of the day and Willy expertly took us swimming with the whale shark, making sure that everyone had time with the animal. He gave very clear guidance and explanations and assisted those that needed more help such that they would feel comfortable. When the location we were at suddenly was filled with other boats, Willy and Ali took us to a different location where there were even more sharks and fewer boats! They made sure everyone had a good experience and constantly checked in to make sure we were happy. On the tour, we stopped to see dolphins twice which was amazing, had very fresh ceviche, and visited a mangrove. Overall, it was an amazing and memorable experience, made even better with Willy and Ali. 10/10 would recommend!
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Dustin_l
Aug 3, 2024
Highly recommended - Our guide, Diego, was fantastic. He showed great respect for the animals and was very knowledgeable. We were surprised when we had the opportunity to swim with them a second time. Diego also recorded us in the water with the whale shark and intends in distributing via WhatsApp. We had a great experience.
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Ramiroaa7641yx
Jul 26, 2024
100% recommended - Excellent attention from Silvia when booking and then during the tour, Guide Edi and Captain Jorge did amazing! Highly recommended to see whale sharks and snorkel, plus delicious lunch ceviche and snacks!
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Roxanne_k
Jul 25, 2024
Excellent Adventure! - Amazing experience! Our guide (Gustavo) and boat captain (Jorge) were excellent. The breakfast provided in the morning was a nice touch and the ceviche lunch on the beach was a perfect end to an adventurous day.
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Mohammed_z
Jul 24, 2024
Best in town 🐋 - Willy, the tour guide, and Ali, the captain, were excellent. They were full of knowledge and informative. They took us to the whale sharks, and we had a fantastic time swimming with them. On the way back, they stopped on a beautiful beach where they made us fresh ceviche, and we also saw Flamingos. It is such a lovely experience; we 1000% recommend it!
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