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Whale Shark Tour from Holbox Island
Isla Holbox, Mexico
From $210.00
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 6 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Swim tantalizingly close to whale sharks, the largest fish in the world, on this 6-hour boat tour from Holbox island. After a safety briefing, cruise out to waters where whale sharks glide along and feed, and then hop in. A certified guide is with you as you admire the gracefulness of the gentle giants underwater. Follow this with excellent snorkeling at Cabo Catoche. Expect personalized attention on this small-group tour limited to just eight adventure seekers. Lunch and hotel transport included.
- 6-hour whale shark and snorkel tour from Holbox
- Swim alongside the largest fish in the sea
- Snorkel at Cabo Catoche
- Enjoy freshly made ceviche and other snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Small-group tour limited to eight people, ensuring a more memorable experience
What's Included
- Local guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in Holbox
- Use of Snorkeling equipment
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
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Pickup details
We Start pickup between 6:30 and 7:30 am
What To Expect
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- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Cancellation Policy
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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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4.5
35 reviews
Jeanne_M, Jul 2022
Trip was amazing and definitely worth doing. It was a little different then I imagined but still a great experience. The boat ride out is intense. It is 2-3 hours to get to the whale sharks at a fast pace and very bouncy on the boat! Not good if you have any back or neck issues. The smirking with sharks was awesome, but also intense as it is incredible to see, but you are swimming fast to keep up with it and the guide! The 2nd snorkeling stop was nice to get off boat longer and swim around, but nothing noteworthy to see. A few basic fish and a ray for us. Lunch was great and relaxing! Whole day ended up being about 8 hours. If you have the time and are up for the adventure, do it!
Doug_K, Jun 2022
Actually being in the water with these gentle giants. I would probably eliminate the stop on the island for crevice.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thank you for your comments in the shared tour we can’t skip any of the stops al ready set Up. On a private you can choose how to do it
Don_H, Jun 2022
The boat ride to the migration site was long (2+ hours) and at times bumpy but being able to swim eye to eye with a 20+ foot whale shark was phenomenal. I wish we could have been in the water longer but they limit the number of boats and the individual time swimming with the sharks. Two of eight passengers got a little sea sick so wear a patch if susceptible. The tour was run very efficiently and the guide and captain were friendly. The captain doubled as a DJ and played some lively Mexican pop music. The breakfast snack was unusual - ham and cheese sandwich, but the fresh ceviche prepared at the snorkeling stop was delicious and an island bar offered alcoholic drinks. The water that day was not clear enough for snorkeling but we were more interested in the drinks!
Kristen L, Aug 2017
Wish breakfast was included, other than that it was a fun day.
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