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Whale Shark Group Adventure from Isla Holbox
1 day
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About this activity
Itinerary
Meet your guide and group at Luuma (Holbox) at 7am. Receive a short briefing and all the necessary equipment and enjoy a light breakfast before you head off to the pier and board the boat. Head out into the Gulf of Mexico on a 1 to 2-hour ride to find the whale sharks. On the way, might watch giant manta rays, dolphins, and sea turtles.
Once you reach the whale shark area, enter the water two at a time with your guide to get to see these extraordinary giants. The whale shark is the biggest fish in the world at 45 feet long (14 meters). Your guide will show you how to observe and even swim with these wonderful creatures while respecting their habitat.
Then, pick up the catch of the day from a local fisherman to prepare the freshest ceviche. On the way back, stop near Cabo Catoche, the northernmost point of the Yucatan Peninsula where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Mexico. Snorkel the “cuevones” reef and look for sea turtles, nurse sharks, lobsters, squids, octopi, and other reef fish.
Finally, head back to Boca Santa Paula, where you can stretch our legs, have a pleasant swim, and enjoy the delicious ceviche.
A 45-minute journey brings you back to Isla Holbox.
Stop At:
• Yum Balam Reserve, Holbox Island Mexico
• Punta Mosquito, Holbox Island Mexico
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Meet your guide and group at Luuma (Holbox) at 7am. Receive a short briefing and all the necessary equipment and enjoy a light breakfast before you head off to the pier and board the boat. Head out into the Gulf of Mexico on a 1 to 2-hour ride to find the whale sharks. On the way, might watch giant manta rays, dolphins, and sea turtles.
Once you reach the whale shark area, enter the water two at a time with your guide to get to see these extraordinary giants. The whale shark is the biggest fish in the world at 45 feet long (14 meters). Your guide will show you how to observe and even swim with these wonderful creatures while respecting their habitat.
Then, pick up the catch of the day from a local fisherman to prepare the freshest ceviche. On the way back, stop near Cabo Catoche, the northernmost point of the Yucatan Peninsula where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Mexico. Snorkel the “cuevones” reef and look for sea turtles, nurse sharks, lobsters, squids, octopi, and other reef fish.
Finally, head back to Boca Santa Paula, where you can stretch our legs, have a pleasant swim, and enjoy the delicious ceviche.
A 45-minute journey brings you back to Isla Holbox.
Stop At:
• Yum Balam Reserve, Holbox Island Mexico
• Punta Mosquito, Holbox Island Mexico
Included
- Boat with GPS
- Cool drinking water container (please bring your flask)
- Snorkeling equipment
- Bilingual guide
- Light breakfast in Luuma: coffee, tea, fruits, yogurt and sweet buns
- Ham and cheese sandwich
- Our famous ceviche
- Guacamole and mango for those who do not eat fish
- In case you do not eat the included food, you can take fruits from the breakfast table to the tour
- Soda/Pop
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Children under 6 are not allowed
- Note: Whale shark season is from mid-May to mid-September, but whale sharks might come later to the area
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Season starts officialy May 15, but the arrival of whale sharks to the area vary each year.
Features
Tourism
85%
Original
80%
Adrenaline
65%
Aquatic
60%
Reviews
I really enjoyed this tour. I did this in August 2016. The guides were great - super friendly. I enjoyed the fresh ceviche they made on the way back. I would book with them again. The only two things that I would change is - it was difficult to find the Viator office - I had questions the night before - and the lunch - homemade ham and cheese sandwiches could have been something nicer for the price I paid. Other than that I say book it and do it!!