Our pick, all yearCabo Catoche snorkel and fishing
5.0(5) · GetYourGuide
5 h trip · boat/water split not published
✓ Hotel pickup✓ Snorkel gearAges 5+
Holbox Snorkeling / Cabo Catoche reef
Updated Oct 2026 · Prices checked Oct 2026
Snorkeling and Fishing Tour Holbox — Cabo Catoche Reef
The only real reef snorkeling from Holbox is at Cabo Catoche, 40–60 minutes by boat; two tours combine it with fishing and fresh ceviche, all year, from about $95.
Quick answer
Both Cabo Catoche tours cost $95–100 and include hotel pickup, snorkel gear and ceviche; pick the reviewed 5-hour tour, or the 6-hour one that names the Los Cuevones reef and adds bird-watching.
- Cabo Catoche is 40–60 minutes from Holbox by boat and runs all year.
- Two tours: 5 hours with Spanish-speaking guides, or 6 hours with English-speaking guides.
- Both include hotel pickup, snorkel gear, drinks and ceviche from the catch.
- Children from age 5 on the reviewed tour.
Our pick, all year40–60 min
By boat to the reef
All year
Every month runs
$95–100
Per person, ceviche included
5–6 h
With hotel pickup
Two tours
Which Snorkeling and Fishing Tour Holbox Offers Fits You
The 5-hour tour has reviews; the 6-hour tour has more to it.
Our pick · reviewed
Cabo Catoche snorkel and fishing
5.0 (5)Duration5 h, start 7:45
GuideSpanish
ReefCabo Catoche
ExtrasFishing, ceviche on the beach
GroupSmall group · ages 5+
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$100per person
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Cape Catoche adventure
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Duration6 h, start about 8:00
GuideEnglish and Spanish
ReefLos Cuevones reef, named
ExtrasBottom fishing, ceviche, Cabo Catoche beaches, birds at Río Santa Paula
GroupBoat for 10 · minimum age not published
Book it if you want an English-speaking guide and a longer day.
$95per person
Check datesSame on both: hotel pickup in Holbox, snorkel gear and life jackets, water and soft drinks, free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Not included on the 5-hour tour: alcohol and crew tips.
Source · GetYourGuide, checked Oct 2026.
The reef
What You Snorkel on a Snorkeling and Fishing Tour Holbox Runs
A reef area northeast of Cabo Catoche with nurse sharks, rays and reef fish — the only coral within reach of the island.
Los Cuevones“The big caves”. In the reserve’s zoning: Cuevas y Corales al Noreste del Cabo Catoche — low-impact tourism allowed.
WhereCabo Catoche, the northeastern tip of the Yucatán Peninsula
Boat40–60 minutes from Holbox
GearMasks, snorkels and life jackets included on both tours
What you see
Nurse sharksRaysTropical fishSea turtles in season
Source · tour descriptions on GetYourGuide; reserve zoning, official gazette (DOF); checked Oct 2026.
Cabo CatocheThe cape where the reef tours go. The Los Cuevones reef lies offshore to the north-east; its exact position is not published.
Open in Google MapsCabo Catoche · 21.6058, -87.1033
The day
A Snorkeling and Fishing Tour Holbox Day
Fishing first, then the reef, then lunch made from your catch.
1
Hotel pickup
In Holbox, about 8:00
In Holbox, about 8:00
2
Bottom fishing
Grouper, snapper and other local fish
Grouper, snapper and other local fish
3
Snorkel at Los Cuevones reef
Gear included
Gear included
4
Ceviche from your catch
On a quiet Cabo Catoche beach, in the shade of palms
On a quiet Cabo Catoche beach, in the shade of palms
5
Bird-watching
On the Río Santa Paula
On the Río Santa Paula
The 5-hour tour starts at 7:45 with the same order: fishing, snorkeling, ceviche on the beach.
Before you book
Snorkeling and Fishing Tour Holbox — What to Know Before You Book
It's a mixed day, not a pure snorkel trip.
1
Fishing takes part of the time
If you only want to snorkel, ask the operator when you book.
2
Few reviews
The 5-hour tour has 5 reviews (all 5 stars); the 6-hour tour has none yet.
3
Rougher sea in summer storms
Northerly winds from November to February can cancel small boats for a day. Free cancellation covers it.
Reef or sharks?
Snorkeling and Fishing Tour Holbox vs a Whale Shark Tour
The reef tour is half the price, half the boat time and runs all year; the whale shark tours also stop at Cabo Catoche in season.
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Cabo Catoche reef tour
$95–100per person
5–6 hwith hotel pickup
All yearfrom age 5
15 May – 17 Sep
Whale shark tour
$178–190per person
7 h≈4 h on the boat
Ages 10+top tour
Includes a short Cabo Catoche reef stop.
Holbox whale shark snorkeling →FAQ
Snorkeling and Fishing Tour Holbox FAQ
How much is a Cabo Catoche tour from Holbox?
$100 per person for the 5-hour snorkel and fishing tour and $95 for the 6-hour adventure tour, both with hotel pickup, gear and ceviche. Tips are extra.
How far is Cabo Catoche from Holbox?
About 40–60 minutes by boat. Cabo Catoche is the northeastern tip of the Yucatán Peninsula, where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Caribbean.
Is there good snorkeling at Cabo Catoche?
Yes — it's the only real reef within reach of Holbox. The Los Cuevones area has nurse sharks, rays and reef fish, and sea turtles in season.
Can kids go on the snorkeling and fishing tour?
Yes, from age 5 on the 5-hour tour; it is not suitable for pregnant travelers.
Do I need to know how to fish?
No. The guides show you the technique and supply the gear and bait, then prepare ceviche from what you catch.
Is the Cabo Catoche tour available all year?
Yes. Unlike the whale sharks, the reef tours run every month; only strong northerly winds from November to February can cancel a day.
Which is better, Cabo Catoche or a whale shark tour?
Between 15 May and 17 September the whale shark tours are the bigger experience and also stop at the reef. The rest of the year, or if you get seasick, the Cabo Catoche tour is the better choice.
What should I bring?
Swimwear, a towel, biodegradable sunscreen, a hat and cash for tips. Snorkel gear, life jackets and drinks are included.
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Both run all year with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Cabo Catoche snorkel and fishing★ 5.0 (5) · 5 h · from $100
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