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Whale Shark Tour

Holbox Island, Mexico
(52) (984) 875 2435
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Ranked #3 of 15 activities in Holbox Island
Type: Tours, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Traveller Description: The most memorable and exciting part of the trip was the whale shark experience.  The ... of  those magnificent animals in their natural habitat is... more »
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Baltimore, Maryland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

These guys operate a professional outfit and I loved the whole day. Sure, you spend hours bobbing around in the sea, but that´s what its all about! And it was all worth it when we got to see the amazing whales up close and personal. If you suffer from sea sickness you may have an issue, but otherwise this is... More

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Prague, Oklahoma
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

This is a great tour we took it in 2011 from Isla Mujeres met the boat at 7 and was back by 1pm. A bit different in 2012. This tour charges you an extra $50 if you are staying in Cozumel. However they don't pick you up from Cozumel..OR pay for transport. We were up at 4 am had to... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

If you viist Holbox, the whale shark tour should be on the top of your list as this unique experience is amazing for all ages and Holbox is the place to witnes it. The tour is pricey but we recommend the tour to everyone.

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holboxtravel, Director de Relaciones Públicas at Whale Shark Tour, responded to this review
25 September 2012

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Montreal, Canada
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3 attraction reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

You may find the cost of this tour a little steep BUT, you'll never experience anything like this tour. INCREDIBLE. For people subject to motion sickness - PLEASE take dramamine, it's at least an hour long boat ride on rough water to get to the feeding location - it'll positively spoil your experience if you get sick. This tour is... More

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25 September 2012

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San Anselmo, California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

We stayed at Casa de la Tortuga on Isla Holbox in July 2012 for a whole week. This boutique hotel is really wonderful. The restaurant is great, althoug not consistent. The highlight of our week was TWO outings to swim with the whalesharks. The first time was magical as we encountered 2 who were friendly and photogenic, but on the... More

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holboxtravel, Director de Relaciones Públicas at Whale Shark Tour, responded to this review
3 October 2012

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Jerusalem, Israel
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2012

I'm an advanced diver. The whale shark safari is actually a snorkel (the sharks are on the surface), but in the open water. The experience was amazing. I swam with at least 20 whale sharks and the experience of being in the open water is truly humbling. However, lots of other people who don't know what they are doing. Also,... More

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holboxtravel, Director de Relaciones Públicas at Whale Shark Tour, responded to this review
11 September 2012

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Morelia, Mexico
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2012

THANK YOU MININAS TOURS isla mujeres! What a marvelous experience!!! Over 100 WS!! Beautiful weather!! Capitan Elmer and his son were very accomodating and helpful! If you are in town Dont miss out on this unbelievable experience!

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11 September 2012

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villahermosa
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34 reviews 34 reviews
25 attraction reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

What an awesome experience. My 9 year old convinced us to do it, and it was well worth it. I would go and do it again. It's not really that good for little children as we ahd to travel quite a way out, and the sea was quite rough. What awesome gentle giants

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11 September 2012

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2012

I have just returned from cancun mexico,im disappointed at the Whale Shark tour that actually left from cancun. The outward boat trip Lasted 2 HOURS, my girlfriend was sick 5 times as were 6 out 10 passengers. BEWARE of the travel times as this was never mentioned to any of us before departure or in the advertising.I am an advanced... More

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holboxtravel, Director de Relaciones Públicas at Whale Shark Tour, responded to this review
11 September 2012

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napoli
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2012

The most reliable tour operator for the Whale Shark Tour with vero new boats and good service. If sea rough is the best to be' taken

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