Swim with whale sharks on a private tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

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. As it is a private tour, flexibility is on your side.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Office (Mayan yellow house) and garden.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Yum Balam Reserve
You will meet with your guide and group at the Office of the company in Holbox island at 6:30am. 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. The trip will take you between one and two hours and you may find different species on the way. 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.
Duration: 420 mins

Inclusion

Guacamole and mango for those who do not eat fish.

Cool water and sodas.

Snorkeling equipment.

Bilingual guide.

Light breakfast included: coffee, tea, fruits, yoghurt and sweet buns.

Our famous ceviche.

Boat with GPS.

Exclusion

Taxi to / from meeting point

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

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

Supplied by VIP Holbox Experience

Reviews

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Based on 26 reviews

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