The whale shark is the is the biggest fish existing in the ocean today;
they oftentimes grow to over 50 feet (15m) in length.
The waters of the Yum Balam ecological reserve on Holbox Island make conditions very
favorable for an up-close-and-personal snorkeling experience.
The tour Includes Pickup at your hotel in the Riviera Maya, comfortable transportation in
luxury van and boat to Holbox Island, boat transport with guides certified for the Holbox
Island whale shark tour, dolphin and stingray school observation, snorkel equipment,
lengthly swim with the whale sharks, hot coffee in the morning, and a boxed lunch
served after your swim. Upon your return to the island a buffet lunch is served at
Faro Viejo's beach restaurant. One snorkel tube free per person as a souvenir.
| Schedule |
| Pick up time to depart for Punta Sam: |
| • Hotels south of Playa del Carmen: 5:20 - 6:00 am |
| • Playa del Carmen: 6:10 am |
| • Cancún: 7:30 am |
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At 8:00 we set off in the boat to search for the wheal shark and mantas, once we reach the feeding area we will spend approximately
3 hours snorkeling with the whale shark and manta rays
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| Tour Includes |
| • Air conditioned transport. |
| • Continental Breakfast |
| • Water and soft drinks throughout the day |
| • Beer after 12:30 |
| • Fish and Shrimp Ceviche |
| • Sandwiches available on the boat when ever you want |
| • Complete snorkeling equipment and life jacket |
| • Guides: German, Dutch, French, Italian, English and Spanish |
| Remember to Bring |
| • Towel, sunglasses, bio degradable sun tan lotion, hat, sandals, wet suit if you have one. |