Top Isla Holbox Snorkeling

Snorkel alongside docile whale sharks during this eco-adventure on Isla Holbox. With your local guides, board a boat and set off in search of these gentle giants, keeping a lookout for other species like giant manta rays and sea turtles as you cruise. Slip into the water in pairs with a knowledgeable guide and swim with the world's largest fish, which can grow up to 45 feet (14 meters) long. On the way back to shore, stop near Cabo Catoche to snorkel the 'cuevones' reef. Continue to Santa Paula to go swimming and enjoy freshly caught ceviche before returning to Holbox. Use of all equipment, breakfast and snacks are included.

Bioluminescence is an extraordinary natural phenomenon in which tiny creatures make water glow by capturing light. Enjoy this experience in a group of no more than 10 people, with a certified guide, by booking this nighttime snorkeling tour with transfers from your accommodation on Holbox Island. The package includes snorkel gear, a long wetsuit, water shoes and mosquito protection, as well as a money-back guarantee if we fail to see the bioluminescence.

Can you imagine swimming with a 14-meter-long animal? Whale sharks, the biggest fish in the world, come every year to visit Holbox. They are totally harmless, so you will be able to swim by their side in an amazing and life changing experience. During the boat trip, you may see turtles, giant manta rays, dolphins, flamingos and/or many other species. As it is a private tour, flexibility is on your side.

Every summer hundreds of whale sharks visit us in search of warm and deep waters, ideal conditions for the reproduction of plankton that is their main source of food, sometimes hundreds of specimens can be seen feeding completely in their natural habitat. These animals are migratory and do not travel alone, they are accompanied by manta rays and hawksbill turtles that feed on the same microorganisms and nutrients that abound in the waters of the Caribbean Sea. Our experience is done always respecting each specimen and the space where it feeds, being in its natural habitat, the activity depends on how many specimens are feeding and the weather conditions to achieve a successful experience, every day is different, so you will have to bring out your adventurous spirit to adapt to the conditions that mother nature gives us. Without a doubt, an experience that you cannot miss on your visit to the beautiful Island of Holbox.

The whale shark is categorically not a shark itself, it is a fish, the largest fish in the world, which travels the waters of the world and arrives in this area of ​​the Pacific from June to September, with July and August being the months with the greatest probability. of enlistment. It is a 100% harmless animal and the guide will be the one who will monitor the location and give instructions so that the experience is the safest and most satisfactory for both visitors and this species. You will be able to get off the boat and come into direct contact with this beautiful species living one of the best experiences in life!

Kayak through the mangrove swamps of Isla Holbox during this morning tour. Under the watchful eye of your professional kayaking guide, slip into your double kayak and paddle off through the shallow, calm water. Paddle through the forest, alive with the sounds of coastal wading birds. Listen to commentary from your guide as you keep an eye out for flamingos and alligators sunning themselves on the banks of the channels. Round-trip transportation from Isla Holbox and bottled water are included.

Take a boat tour to Passion Island, Isla Pajaros and Yalahau Spring from Isla Holbox. On this guided excursion, view over 35 species of nesting birds on Isla Pajaros (Bird Island), including frigates and pelicans. Hear about the birds' migration patterns and breeding breeding behaviors from your bird-loving local guide. Continue to Passion Island to see the resident flamingos, then swim in the cenote (freshwater sinkhole) at Yalahau. Round-trip transportation from Isla Holbox hotels is included.

You will be able to swim with the whale shark with a new snorkel tube which you can keep with you as a souvenir. Inside the boat they will have water, soft drinks and fruits included. Upon arrival at Cabo Catoche you will taste a ceviche, we have vegan options, if this is the case please notify us in advance at the time of booking.

During your vacation on Isla Holbox, don't miss swimming with whale sharks. This gentle creature measures up to 45 feet long (14 meters) and is considered the largest fish in the world. During your boat trip, search for manta rays, dolphins, and sea turtles. Then pop into the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico to swim side-by-side with whale sharks in their natural habitat. Snorkel gear and wetsuit are included along with a light breakfast, lunch, and fish ceviche.