Isla Holbox "In Search of The Spotted Whale Shark" Tour

You begin your Holbox whale shark tour with a hour to two hour boat ride out to the viewing area during which you might be lucky to see various types of marine life such as dolphins, manta rays, different fish, turtle. Of course bird life will fly above you as the area near Isla Holbox s also an area favored by many migratory species of birds.

Once you find the Whale Sharks, then two by two with your guide you will be allowed to enter the water and observe and snorkel with these massive fish. Holbox whale shark trips depart early in the morning generally between 6:30 and 7 am, and last between 4 to 6 hours depending on the location of the great fish. Then we head to Cabo Catoce for some adventure snorkeling and beaching here and finally return to Isla Holbox. Space is limited. Reservations are a must. For the tour we recommend bringing binoculars if you have them to observe the bird life. If you prefer, feel free to bring your own snorkel, mask and fins for your comfort in this post Covid time.

Our Holbox Whale Shark tours are operated by Willy's Tours, life long Holbox Island resident with many years of experience in the operation of this wonderful snorkeling adventure.

Included in our Holbox whale shark tours are the following:
• Box lunch with sandwich and some fruit.
• Soda pop and fresh drinking water
• Beer can be on board, but will only be served once all snorkeling is completed, essentially on the boat ride back to Isla Holbox you can enjoy a cold one!
• All boats have the required permits for operation and have on board first aid kits, radios, GPS, fire extinguishers, life rings, life jackets.
• Snorkel equipment fins, mask and snorkel included in price
• All our guides are certified qualified guides in the marine park, all our captains are certified with many years of experience. All guides and captains are also trained and certified in first aid. Your safetly is our primary concern.

As you can see from the photos each of our boats has some shade, outboard motors, ladder to access the water and are well cared for. None of our boats nor do we know any other Holbox boats that have a "head" or bathroom. Safety vests are required for the tour for your safety. No scuba diving is offered. We do not have a professional photographer on board, so bring your camera to take photos of this incredible experience. Permits allow us a certain number of participants, captain and crew.

Willy's tour's is located on Ave Tiburone Ballena otherwise known as Main Street just in front of the store Super Besa, near the town square park and the plaza center.