Swimming and snorkeling with Whale Sharks
The whale shark is the largest fish in the world, reaching an impressive length of 45-60 ft / 15-20 m. Whale sharks are filter-feeding sharks that live on plankton to small fishes, squid and crustacea. An encounter with this huge, yet totally harmless fish is one you will never forget.

From June to September, whale sharks swim near the island Holbox to feed in these plankton-rich waters before migrating South. Holbox is separated from the mainland coast of Mexico by a shallow lagoon, which also gives sanctuary to thousands of flamingos, pelicans and other exotic birds and creatures.

Tour details
The tour is a full day tour leaving (very) early in the morning when you will be picked up at your hotel by a comfortable and air conditioned van. We drive to Chiquila where the group will be divided into smaller groups of maximum 8 people and you’ll transfer to the boats.

The Whale watching, swimming or snorkeling experience will last approximately 3.5 hours. During the snorkeling you will be accompanied by an official Whale Shark tour guide that has been trained to make sure the fish are not disturbed. The guide will give information about the Whale Shark’s behavior, distribution, migration, ecology, etc.

Following the Whale watching tour you will go on to the island of Holbox where lunch will be served in one of the small hotels of the beach. After lunch you will have the opportunity to explore the island or relax on the beach. Breakfast, lunch and soft drinks are included in the tour.

Tour Price
$250 per person, adults and children over 12 years only

Please contact us for reservations or more information at:
tours@thedivecompany.com