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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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.
What's included
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.
Taxi to / from meeting point
Gratuities
What to expect
Yum Balam Reserve
7h · Admission ticket included
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.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Office (Mayan yellow house) and garden.
End point
Additional information
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
