Snorkeling tour with the whale shark in Holbox with transportation
Overview
Can you imagine swimming with the biggest fish in the WORLD, the whale shark.
Swim alongside these docile animals on this adventure on Holbox Island.
We will go into the sea for an hour to try to locate this harmless friend and be able to swim with him (snorkel).
Along the way it is very likely to see dolphins and turtles as well as the imposing giant manta ray.
Later we will go to another natural reserve called Cabo Catoche, which is located at the end of our beautiful island where the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea divide to be able to do a second snorkel on a reef.
Where with a bit of luck we can appreciate the manta rays, turtles, cat shark, sea horses, starfish, fish of many colors among other marine species.
Swim alongside these docile animals on this adventure on Holbox Island.
We will go into the sea for an hour to try to locate this harmless friend and be able to swim with him (snorkel).
Along the way it is very likely to see dolphins and turtles as well as the imposing giant manta ray.
Later we will go to another natural reserve called Cabo Catoche, which is located at the end of our beautiful island where the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea divide to be able to do a second snorkel on a reef.
Where with a bit of luck we can appreciate the manta rays, turtles, cat shark, sea horses, starfish, fish of many colors among other marine species.
Inclusions
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Snacks - sandwich and fruit
- Bottled water
- Soda/Pop
- Lunch - Ask about vegetarian options
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Holbox Island, Holbox Island, Yucatan Peninsula
This wonderful excursion starts early in the morning. The tour is by speedboat to Cabo Catoche, an area in the Gulf of Mexico that joins the Caribbean Sea. Here you can swim with what is considered the largest fish in the world Taking advantage of the morning we will go in search of the whale shark (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes)
If we find him we will have the opportunity to swim with him on 2 occasions, in the company of one of our certified guides.
With luck we will also be able to observe giant manta rays and turtles along the way.
Note: the tour is a whale shark search it is not 100% the sighting but our local guides and captains will do their best
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cabo Catoche, 77444 Quintana Roo, Mexico
Later we go to another Cabocatoche nature reserve, where we will do another snorkel if we are lucky we will be able to observe turtles, cat sharks, manta rays, sea horses and many species of fish.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cabo Catoche, 77444 Quintana Roo, Mexico
Finally, let yourself be amazed by the most beautiful beaches of Holbox. where we will be waiting for you with a fresh ceviche and a cold beer.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Holbox Island, Holbox Island, Yucatan Peninsula
This wonderful excursion starts early in the morning. The tour is by speedboat to Cabo Catoche, an area in the Gulf of Mexico that joins the Caribbean Sea. Here you can swim with what is considered the largest fish in the world Taking advantage of the morning we will go in search of the whale shark (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes)
If we find him we will have the opportunity to swim with him on 2 occasions, in the company of one of our certified guides.
With luck we will also be able to observe giant manta rays and turtles along the way.
Note: the tour is a whale shark search it is not 100% the sighting but our local guides and captains will do their best
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cabo Catoche, 77444 Quintana Roo, Mexico
Later we go to another Cabocatoche nature reserve, where we will do another snorkel if we are lucky we will be able to observe turtles, cat sharks, manta rays, sea horses and many species of fish.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cabo Catoche, 77444 Quintana Roo, Mexico
Finally, let yourself be amazed by the most beautiful beaches of Holbox. where we will be waiting for you with a fresh ceviche and a cold beer.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
jonatanv285
July 2022
Buena experiencia ,atencion de primera por parte del capitan y el guia ,tuvimos la opurtinad de ver delfines y tortugas
Buena experiencia ,atencion de primera por parte del capitan y el guia ,tuvimos la opurtinad de ver delfines y tortugasfedericocD7673DF
August 2023
Best experience on the island. The boat was fine and the captain was very safe and nice. The swim with the whale was amazing and the other part of the tour as well
Best experience on the island. The boat was fine and the captain was very safe and nice. The swim with the whale was amazing and the other part of the tour as well