Signature experience
Whale Shark Adventure · Holbox
The largest fish on Earth
Swim beside 12-meter whale sharks in season (May–September) with a marine biologist guide.
Small groups only
Maximum 10 guests per boat — rotating pairs in the water, no fins-first chaos.
How the day unfolds
Early drive to Chiquilá
Pickup before dawn — the crossing to the feeding grounds is calmest early, and the sharks are most active.
Boat out to the grounds
Roughly an hour offshore. Your biologist briefs you on approach rules and what to watch for.
Swim rotations
Pairs rotate into the water beside the sharks — two to three drops per person, unhurried.
Barefoot lunch on Holbox
Ceviche on a sandbank off Holbox, then the drive home with a stop for photos in the island's sandy streets.
What to bring
- Swimsuit (wear it under clothes)
- Reef-safe sunscreen only
- Rash guard or UV shirt
- Waterproof phone pouch
- Motion-sickness tablets if prone
What's included
- Round-trip transport
- Boat, captain & marine biologist
- Snorkel gear & vests
- Ceviche lunch
- Park & dock permits
Not included
- Lunch extras & drinks on Holbox
- Guide gratuity
- Wetsuit rental (optional)
Safety notes
Certified whale-shark permits (SEMARNAT), mandatory vests, strict no-touch rules enforced. Strong-swimmer comfort recommended; guides stay in the water with every pair.
Accessibility
Requires climbing a boat ladder and open-water swimming. Not suitable for non-swimmers or guests with significant mobility limits.