Whale shark discovery tour

Every year from mid-May to September, the biggest fish in the world, the whale shark, descends upon the waters around Holbox Island, providing visitors and locals alike with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim alongside them in their natural habitat.

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As well as the impressive whale sharks, you may also be lucky enough to come across huge manta rays, turtles and a variety of other exotic marine life. This is a day-long tour with experienced guides, snorkelling equipment and a fresh fish ceviche lunch with drinks included. If you are vegetarian or vegan, please let us know in advance and we can provide you with fruit and guacamole as an alternative.

For your information, the tour includes:

A comfortable, well-maintained boat with GPS tracking devices.

1. Pick up from your hotel.
2. The whale shark search and swim
3. A stop in Cabo Catoche for snorkelling
4. A fresh ceviche prepared on the boat with tortilla chips and cold drinks.
5. A stop in Santa Paula
6. All equipment (disinfected after each use)
7. English/Spanish guides.

In the words of Gustavo, one of the guides on the island, “anything that I can say about this experience falls short in comparison to actually living it”. If you visit Holbox in the summer, don’t miss this expedition!

Please remember that whale sharks are wild animals and it is not guaranteed that you will find them.

*ll tours must be reserved by 5pm the day before.

Contact us for a quote or book your whaleshark discovery tour here