Each year the whale sharks come to the Yum Balam ecological reserve near Holbox island to feed and mate in the months of May through October. We provide a profesional, guaranteed Whale Shark tour of the area.
Experience the exciting Whale Shark tour of Holbox island Mexico. Enjoy this tour and many others with Holbox travel.
Holbox Travel offers a unique and unforgettable chance to coexist with these magnificent creatures,our friends the whale sharks in Holbox Island Mexico.
The whale shark is the largest fish existing in the ocean today; they can grow to be up to 50 feet (15m) in length. The whale shark prefers waters of warm surface temperature, in areas where there are upwellings of nutrient rich colder water - these conditions favor blooms of plankton on which the sharks feed. These precise conditions are found year and again, every summer in the waters of 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 refers to the whale shark's impressive size and unique feeding habits. It normally feeds on or just below the surface by filtering small planktonic organisms out of the water through its baleen (a built-in hair-like structure replacing teeth).
Whale sharks are viviparous animals and babies are often seen with their mothers.
Whale sharks are very docile creatures and when approached by snorkelers or divers hardly notice the visit. Our boats leave the beach every morning from June to the end of September and are back after a bit more than 5 hours. During the whale shark tour you will see dolphins, manta rays, sea turtles and an assorted variety of fish and bird species that live in the surroundings of Holbox Island, Mexico.
It is important that you, our guest, know that to conduct the whale shark tour, Holbox Travel uses its own boats, equiptment and thoroughly-trained guides. We guarantee the best service on Holbox Island at the best price. Many years of experience and the many people who have enjoyed our whale shark tour speak for themselves. Rest assured that you will have an unforgetable time 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 45 to 15 days prior to arrival receive 70% 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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