Holbox

Whale Shark and Snorkeling Adventure from Isla Holbox

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Description

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.

Highlights

Excellent Quality
Involves Animals
Small Group
On the Water
Dolphin Watching
Whale Watching
Short term availability
Weather Dependent - Moderate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Curated Catalog

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese, Spagnolo

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

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.

Not included

Gratuities
Taxi to / from meeting point

Itinerary

1
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 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.

Meeting point

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 )

Useful information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Mobile or paper ticket accepted