Dive with whale sharks in Holbox. Experience a private, flexible tour with turtles, manta rays, dolphins, and more. Book your life-changing adventure now.
- Yum Balam Reserve - 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 7am. 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, you will get some catch of the day from a fisherman and prepare the freshest ceviche. 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.
- Guacamole and mango for those who do not eat fish.
- Cool water and sodas.
- Snorkeling equipment.
- Bilingual guide.
- Light breakfast in Luuma: coffee, tea, fruits, yoghurt and sweet buns.
- In case you do not eat the included food, you can take fruits from the breakfast table to the tour.
- Our famous ceviche.
- Boat with GPS.
- Flask / bottle (we provide cold water in a large recipient)
- Taxi to / from meeting point
- Gratuities
Can you imagine swimming alongside a 14-meter-long creature? Whale sharks, the largest fish on the planet, visit Holbox annually. They are completely harmless, allowing you to swim beside them in an incredible, life-changing experience. During the boat trip, you might also spot turtles, giant manta rays, dolphins, flamingos, and various other species. Since it’s a private tour, you have the flexibility to tailor your experience.
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.