Snorkeling with Whale Sharks from Isla Holbox: Includes fish ceviche

Two hours by boat, two chances in the water with whale sharks

Snorkeling with whale sharks departing from Isla Holbox hotels includes a 6-hour boat trip to the Whale Shark Sanctuary, a professional guide in English or Spanish, snorkeling gear, and hotel pickup on the island. You get two opportunities to enter the water with the sharks, going in pairs. The boat ride covers about two hours each way. Fish ceviche and snacks are included.

The experience

The boat leaves from your Holbox hotel and heads out roughly two hours to reach the Whale Shark Sanctuary. Once you arrive at the area, you enter the water in pairs, with each person getting two separate chances to swim alongside the whale sharks. A professional guide leads the activity and manages the timing so the group rotates through the water in a controlled way.

Snorkeling gear is provided, along with fish ceviche, sodas and sandwiches to eat during the day. Hotel pickup and drop-off on Isla Holbox are included in the booking. The full outing runs 6 hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• professional guide in English or Spanish.
• fish ceviche.
• sodas and sandwiches.
• hotel pickup and drop-off on Isla Holbox.

Options for this experience

2 options

Whale shark tours in HolboxGuide in English or Spanish · Available from 20 May 2027Includes pickup

Holbox 2024Guide in English or Spanish · Available from 1 Jun 2027Open for booking: 2024 season in Holbox, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 20 May 2027

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (1 to 11 years)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 41 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Demanding physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Holtours SA de CV

Is this one for you?A full morning or afternoon is needed for the round-trip boat journey and water time, so book this if your schedule allows a 6-hour block on Isla Holbox. Children from age 1 can join when accompanied by an adult, though the physical demands and boat time make it better suited to older kids and adults in good cardiovascular health.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 11 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far out is the Whale Shark Sanctuary from Isla Holbox?

The boat travels about two hours to reach the sanctuary where the whale sharks gather.

How many times do I get to swim with the whale sharks?

Each person gets two separate chances to enter the water with the sharks, going in pairs during each opportunity.

What's included in the snorkeling trip?

Snorkeling equipment, a professional guide, fish ceviche, sodas and sandwiches are all included. Hotel pickup and drop-off on Isla Holbox are also part of the booking.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the boat?

No. Hotel pickup on Isla Holbox is included, so the guide meets you at your accommodation and brings you back after the trip.