Each year from May through October the waters of Holbox Island are home to the biggest fish in the world: the whale shark. Holbox Travel provides a professional, exciting, satisfaction - guaranteed tour of the whale shark’s favorite feeding sites.
Experience the Whale Shark tour of Holbox Island.
Enjoy this tour and many others with Holbox Travel.
Holbox Travel offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to coexist with these impressive creatures, our friends the whale sharks – only in Holbox Island, Mexico.
The whale shark is the largest fish in existence today; they normally grow to up to 50 feet (15m). The whale shark prefers waters of warm surface temperature with a cold undercurrent - conditions that favor blooms of miniscule plankton on which the sharks love to feed. These precise conditions are found summer after summer in the Yum Balam ecological reserve off Holbox Island. This protein-rich habitat is equally ideal for schools of Jacks, manta rays and dolphins.
The whale shark is a shark, not a whale. Its name references its similarities to the whales impressive size and feeding habits. It feeds on or just below the surface of the sea, and are usually seen in groups ideal conditions for a wonderful snorkeling experience.
Whale sharks are viviparous animals and babies are often seen with their mothers.
Whale sharks are unaggressive creatures and pose absolutely no threat the humans. Our boats leave the beach early every morning of the season and are back over five hours later. During the whale shark it is probable that our guests will also see dolphins, manta rays, sea turtles and an assorted variety of fish and bird species that call Yum Balam home.
It is important that you, our guest, know that to conduct the whale shark tour, Holbox Travel uses its own boats, provides all equipment and employs certified, bilingual guides and captains. We guarantee the best service at the best price. Holbox Travel’s many years of experience and many satisfied clients speak for themselves. Be prepared to have a fantastic time on the beach and under the sea with Holbox Travel
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HOLBOX ISLAND WHALE SHARK TOUR
(June through September)
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Includes: Boat transport (all permits and insurance current) with guides certified for the Holbox Island whale shark tour, dolphin and stingray school observation, snorkel equipment, a lengthly swim with the whale sharks, ice-cold drinks and a substantial boxed lunch.
Price: $90 USD per person
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CANCUN , RIVIERA MAYA ,COZUMEL PICKUP AND HOLBOX ISLAND WHALE SHARK TOUR
(June through September)
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Includes: Pickup at your hotel in Cancun, Riviera Maya, or Cozumel, comfortable transportation in luxury van and boat to Holbox Island, boat transport (all permits and insurance current) with guides certified for the Holbox Island whale shark tour, dolphin and stingray school observation, snorkel equipment, lengthly swim with the whale sharks, hot coffee in the morning, and a boxed lunch served after your swim. Upon your return to the island a buffet lunch is served at Faro Viejo's beach restaurant. One snorkel tube free per person as a souvenir.
Price: $185 USD per person (Reservation required, subject to availability)
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WHALE SHARK TOUR WITH AIR TRANSPORTATION TO HOLBOX ISLAND FOR 4 TO 5 PEOPLE (June through September)
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FROM CANCÚN: $310 USD PER PERSON + $18 usd airport tax
FROM COZUMEL: $300 USD PER PERSON + $18 usd airport tax
FROM PLAYA DEL CARMEN: $295 USD PER PERSON + 4 usd airport tax
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Whale Shark information
PAYMENT OR DEPOSIT POLICY:
Once we confirm availability a $100 usd per person deposit in our paypal account will be required. The rest may be paid upon your arrival to Holbox.To enter paypal:
holboxtravel@prodigy.net.mx
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations made from 30 to 15 days prior to arrival receive 75% of deposit.
Cancellations made from 15 to 2 days prior to arrival receive 50% of deposit.
Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to arrival do not receive reimbursements.
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