Holbox: Whale Shark Watching Tour
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Recorrido del Tiburon Ballena en Isla Holbox, Quintana Roo
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Can you imagine swimming with a 14-meter-long animal? Whale sharks, the largest fish in the world, visit Holbox every year. And you can swim with them! Available from June 10th to September 17th.
Meeting Point: Calle Palomino, Av. Caleta Esq, 77310 Holbox, Q.R., México
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Can you imagine swimming with a 14-meter-long animal? Whale sharks, the largest fish in the world, visit Holbox every year. And you can swim with them! Available from June 10th to September 17th.
Punto de encuentro: Calle Palomino, Av. Caleta Esq, 77310 Holbox, Q.R., México
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Can you imagine swimming with a 14-meter-long animal? Whale sharks, the largest fish in the world, visit Holbox every year. And you can swim with them! Available from June 10th to September 17th.
Meeting Point: Calle Palomino, Av. Caleta Esq, 77310 Holbox, Q.R., México
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Itinerary
Starting location:
VIP Holbox
Whale Shark
Guided tour, marine species observation
Cabo Catoche
Snorkeling in the caves of Cabo Catoche, sighting of marine species.
Santa Paula
Swimming in the sea, stretching legs, fresh ceviche lunch
Places to return:
Whale Shark Dock
- For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
Enjoy our boat tour and experience swimming with whale sharks, admiring turtles, dolphins, giant rays, visiting a beautiful reef, and swimming in Cabo Catoche and Santa Paula.
- Enjoy our boat tour and experience swimming with the whale shark.
- Admire turtles, dolphins, giant rays, visit a beautiful reef.
- Swim in Cabo Catoche and Santa Paula.
Full description
We’ll meet at the VIP OFFICE at 6:30. We’ll have a short briefing, provide you with the necessary equipment, and offer a light breakfast to get you energized for the day. Then, we’ll walk to the dock, where our boat will be waiting to begin our journey in search of whale sharks. The trip will last between one and two hours, and we may see different species along the way (if we spot a giant manta ray and its behavior allows, we may even be able to swim with this harmless creature). Once in the area, we’ll swim alongside the whale sharks in groups of two plus the guide, for safety and to ensure you have the best possible experience.
On the way back, we’ll stop near Cabo Catoche to snorkel at the “Cuevones” reef, where we might see sea turtles, nurse sharks, lobsters, squid, octopus, and various reef fish. During the trip, we’ll prepare the freshest ceviche you’ve ever tasted. Finally, we’ll head to Santa Paula, where you can stretch your legs, take a refreshing swim, and enjoy your ceviche. From there, it’s a 45-minute boat ride back to Holbox.
Included
- Real-time satellite tracker for safety.
- Bilingual guide
- A jug of cold water. Soft drinks.
- snorkel gear
- Light breakfast and ceviche lunch
- Guacamole and mango for those who don't eat fish
- Taxi to/from meeting point
- Bottle/Thermos
- Tips
Meeting point
The meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.
Important information
What to pack
- Cap
- Waterproof Camera
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- Beachwear
- Biodegradable insect repellent
Not allowed
- Pets
- Drones
- Flash photography
- Feeding animals
Before traveling
- The tour duration can vary between 7 and 8 hours
Adult x 1
, Children x
, Infant x
(Age 6-99)
(Age 2-5)
(Up to 1 year)
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