Whale Shark Group Boat Adventure from Isla Holbox with Snorkeling and Ceviche
by Holbox Whale Shark Tours
Overview
Isla Holbox is located where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Mexico, a region known for its marine wildlife. This group boat tour lasts about seven hours and begins with a light breakfast including coffee, tea, fruit, yogurt, and sweet buns at the VIP Holbox office near the ferry pier. After a briefing and receiving snorkeling gear, participants board the boat for a one to two-hour trip to the whale shark area. Along the way, the guide points out manta rays, dolphins, and sea turtles. At the whale shark site, guests enter the water two at a time with a bilingual guide to swim alongside these large fish, which can reach 45 feet (14 meters) in length. The guide instructs on how to observe the whale sharks respectfully within their environment. On the return trip, the boat stops near Cabo Catoche, the northern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, where guests snorkel at the “cuevones” reef. Here, it is possible to see sea turtles, nurse sharks, lobsters, squids, octopuses, and other reef fish. The tour concludes at Boca Santa Paula with time to swim and enjoy fresh ceviche made from the day’s catch. Guacamole and mango are available for those who do not eat fish. The boat then returns to Isla Holbox with a 45-minute ride. Included in the tour are bottled water, soft drinks, government fees, snorkeling equipment, and a bilingual guide.
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Itinerary
Whale Shark and Snorkeling Tour
The group meets the guide at the VIP Holbox office, one block from the main ferry pier, where they receive a briefing, all necessary equipment, and a light breakfast before heading to the pier. The boat departs for a 1 to 2-hour trip into the Gulf of Mexico to locate whale sharks. Along the way, giant manta rays, dolphins, and sea turtles may be seen. Upon arrival at the whale shark site, participants enter the water two at a time with their guide to swim with these 45-foot-long (14 meters) fish while respecting their environment. On the return trip, the boat stops near Cabo Catoche, the northernmost point of the Yucatan Peninsula where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Mexico, to snorkel the “cuevones” reef and observe sea turtles, nurse sharks, lobsters, squids, octopi, and other reef fish. The tour concludes at Boca Santa Paula, where guests can swim and enjoy ceviche before a 45-minute journey back to Isla Holbox.
420 min
Meeting point
OUR OFFICE IS A YELLOW MAYAN HOUSE AND A LARGE GARDEN
End point
OUR OFFICE IS A YELLOW MAYAN HOUSE AND A LARGE GARDEN
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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