Whale Shark Tour from Holbox Island
Overview
Enjoy a tour swimming with whale sharks departing from Holbox Island hotels. Your 6-hour adventure includes a professional guide, snorkeling gear and snacks. Pick up is only for hotels located on Isla Holbox.
What's Included
- Fish ceviche
- Sodas, sandwiches
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in Holbox
- Local guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop-off
- The listed price does not include a departure tax, payable at the time of tour check-in. The departure tax is required by our local supplier and/or the local transit or governing authority and is not within our control.
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
We Go about two hours by boat to get to the Whale Shark Sanctuary after we get at the area 2 we go on the water 2 people at the time to sim with the whale sharks each peole have two chances to swim.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-9292P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Whale Shark Tour from Holbox Island. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Fish ceviche.
- Sodas, sandwiches.
- Use of Snorkelling equipment.
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in Holbox.
- Local guide.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel drop-off.
- The listed price does not include a departure tax, payable at the time of tour check-in. The departure tax is required by our local supplier and/or the local transit or governing authority and is not within our control.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Whale Shark Tour from Holbox Island is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whale Shark Tour from Holbox Island will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Fish ceviche
- Sodas, sandwiches
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in Holbox
- Local guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop-off
- The listed price does not include a departure tax, payable at the time of tour check-in. The departure tax is required by our local supplier and/or the local transit or governing authority and is not within our control.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
