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    Holbox Whale Shark Tours

    211 Reviews
    #5 of 23 Tours in Holbox Island
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    Dolphin & Whale Watching, Boat Tours & Water Sports, Tours, Outdoor Activities
    Av Damero 310 | Luuma, Holbox Island 77310, Mexico
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    “This was the most depressing trip I have ever been on. ”

    We traveled out to sea for quite a while, the captain constantly on radio with other tour guides... read more

    Reviewed 20 October 2017
    webber101
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    Houston, Texas
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    “Rushed but Excellent Once-In-A-Lifetime”

    All Whale Shark Tour operators charge the same price: 1,800 pesos or a little over $100 U.S. (no... read more

    Reviewed 11 September 2017
    ssuga
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    Redondo Beach
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    Holbox Whale Shark Tours offers Both Public & Private VIP Tours to swim with Whale Sharks from both our Original Departure Point "Isla Holbox", as well as our latest departure point "Cancun". We've got a solid 9 year "Safety" record having satisfied 1000's of nature lovers enjoy this experience. Safe for the entire Family! We've got the Best, most comfortable boats & highly experienced Captains & In Water Guides. We are the Tour "Operator" not just a "Ticket Seller". Dont trust just anybody selling tickets to a tour, Go with the Best to satisfy your Whale Shark Dream & to check this off your "Bucket List"!

    About Holbox Whale Shark Tours

    Holbox Whale Shark Tours offers Both Public & Private VIP Tours to swim with Whale Sharks from both our Original Departure Point "Isla Holbox", as well as our latest departure point "Cancun". We've got a solid 9 year "Safety" record having satisfied 1000's of nature lovers enjoy this experience. Safe for the entire Family! We've got the Best, most comfortable boats & highly experienced Captains & In Water Guides. We are the Tour "Operator" not just a "Ticket Seller". Dont trust just anybody selling tickets to a tour, Go with the Best to satisfy your Whale Shark Dream & to check this off your "Bucket List"!
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    Av Damero 310 | Luuma, Holbox Island 77310, Mexico
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    Reviewed 20 October 2017 via mobile
    This was the most depressing trip I have ever been on.

    We traveled out to sea for quite a while, the captain constantly on radio with other tour guides. After a couple of hours another boat contacts our guide and says they have sighted a whale shark. We traveled another 30 minutes to the location, about...More

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    Reviewed 11 September 2017
    Rushed but Excellent Once-In-A-Lifetime

    All Whale Shark Tour operators charge the same price: 1,800 pesos or a little over $100 U.S. (no one on the island gives the full exchange rate). All boats hold 2 drivers and up to 8 passengers The price for private boats would have been...More

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    Reviewed 3 September 2017
    an amazing experience

    we left early in the morning and saw a lot of dolphins on the way. the captain stopped so we could all enjoy the dolphins, then we continued to spot the whole sharks. when we saw them we jumped to the water with the guide...More

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    Reviewed 25 August 2017
    To do

    The tour is excellent. Swimming with the Tiburon is fantastic. The stops during the tour are great. Notto miss when in Holbox

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    Whale Shark D, Owner at Holbox Whale Shark Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 27 August 2017

    THANKS for joining us for this AMAZING Adventure

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    Reviewed 18 August 2017 via mobile
    Willy's Tours

    Even though we did not book the Whale Shark Tour with Willy's (which you absolutely should do it is a once in a lifetime experience) - we did however rent our golf cart there and organize our transfer back home with them. Josue was always...More

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    Whale Shark D, Owner at Holbox Whale Shark Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 20 August 2017

    GLAD to know everything worked out for your trip to holbox

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    Reviewed 19 July 2017
    Something special

    The boat was organised well, safety is taken seriously and we felt ready. The Whale sharks are amazing creatures, somehow they must be used to the tourists by now. We got to swim with other large sea creatures, the ray was the cherry on the...More

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    Whale Shark D, Owner at Holbox Whale Shark Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 19 August 2017

    Thanks for joining us we are happy to know of your satisfaction

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    Reviewed 9 July 2017 via mobile
    Great adventure!

    We were in a family summer vacation and decided to go to Holbox Island. It is 2 hours from Cancún but it is worthwhile the trip. We stayed at Las Nubes and took the local Whale Shark tour recommended by the hotel. We book it...More

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    Whale Shark D, Owner at Holbox Whale Shark Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 11 July 2017

    thanks for joining us on HOLBOX where the Whale Shark Tours began in 2004

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    Reviewed 26 June 2017 via mobile
    Whale sharks are incredible, but try from Cancun

    It was an amazing experience to swim with whale sharks in the Caribbean Sea and to see some of the other impressive flora and fauna that the sea and the Gulf of Mexico have to offer. But the price is steep (1800 pesos pp) and...More

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    Whale Shark D, Owner at Holbox Whale Shark Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 27 June 2017

    YES its a longer boat ride from HOLBOX than from Cancun. It all depends where you are staying. HOLBOX is the origin of the Whale Shark Adventure and still retains the charm of departing from HOLBOX.

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    Reviewed 6 May 2017
    Should be called "Harassing The Whale Sharks"

    I did it, so I am as guilty as anyone else, but, after doing it, and seeing the way tour operators run the business and after talking with some of them and members of the "cooperative", this is what people needs to know about this...More

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    Whale Shark D, Owner at Holbox Whale Shark Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 1 June 2017

    Thak you for your comments. YES its gotten very crowded in the Whale Shark areas. The Mex Govt does set rules for engagement. its an exxageration 350 permits its really only 160 between Cancun, Isla Mujeres & Holbox. Yes some days are abit crowded others...More

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    Reviewed 31 August 2016
    Once in a lifetime experience - and wonderful ceviche as a bonus!!

    More than just a whale shark tour! Although the whale sharks were incredible just by themselves! We got to swim with several whale sharks. There were a lot of boats in one area, however there was also plenty of sharks to go around! On our...More

    Ask Charleymack2 about Holbox Whale Shark Tours
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    Sari P, Guest Relations Manager at Holbox Whale Shark Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 5 September 2016

    Dear Charley. Thank you for your comment and recommending us. We are happy you had such a great day. Hope to see you back on Holbox some day. Kind regards, Sari Holbox whale shark tours/VIP Holbox

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    mali7
    2 March 2018|
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    Response from Whale Shark D | Property representative |
    Best services provided by Holbox Adventure you can find them on the web
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    Logan M
    17 August 2017|
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    Response from Whale Shark D | Property representative |
    still good but late in season & sept all depends on the weather. Last day is Sept 17
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    dlralph
    22 April 2017|
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    Response from Whale Shark D | Property representative |
    Season really does NOT open until JUne 1 & Highest Concentration of Whale Sharks is JULY & AUGUST. No Surfing here at all its the Gulf of Mexico No Big waves
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