2026 Holbox Whaleshark Tours Season ends in:

  The Best Ever: Willy’s Whale Shark Tour with Captain Carlos and guide Densis.  - Went on an amazing whale shark tour with Captain Carlos and Guide Densis. As a former professional guide, captain, dive instructor, and environmental educator, I have a good background to... read more judge the experience. The trip was fun, very safe, relaxed, and incredibly enjoyable. The vessel was clean, dry, and a joy to ride in. We saw dolphin pods, manta rays, Fl, aiming, and of course whale sharks. They served us a variety of drinks, sandwiches, the best ceviche and guacamole ever, prepared in front of us. We had a day we will never forget, especially after planning this trip for two years. It couldn’t have been better. I’m sorry I don’t take pictures cause I’m too in the moment enjoying whatever it was happening. But I’m sure everyone else around me was taking pictures.

  Exceptional, respectful and knowledgable host, and the best experience ever!  - Wow. What an experience. Willy was a super host from start to finish. He clearly explained everything and make sure our small group was happy before we set off. His... read more experience meant we found the Whale Shark in a very short amount of time and there was a lot of respect and appreciation for these animals in their natural environment. We even had a small meal of local cuisine on the boat which was the perfect end before driving out to Punta Mosquito where we saw hundreds of incredible flamingos. We also got the chance to do some snorkelling around the reefs which made the experience even better. Willy also brings his own GoPro so you don’t need to worry about trying to film on your own phone, you can enjoy the experience first hand and forget about everything else. Would highly recommend to anyone. Price was very reasonable and we definitely got our moneys worth.

  Amazing  - We are a French couple and we booked our whale shark tour on June 11th. Everything was absolutely amazing from start to finish!

Before coming, we saw some reviews... read more saying that too many people gather around the whale sharks — but that wasn’t our experience at all. The tour was extremely respectful of the animals and followed all the rules. Only two people are allowed in the water with the shark at a time, and everything was done calmly and safely.

At one point, I accidentally got too close to the whale shark without realizing, and our guide gently pulled me back to make sure we kept the right distance. It really showed how much they care about protecting the animals.

It was an unforgettable experience — peaceful, respectful, and so exciting to swim so close to such majestic creatures. Highly recommended!

Arnaud and Sophie.