Whale sharks★ 4.9 (267)15 May – 17 Sep
Search and swim with whale sharks
≈4 h boat≈1.5 h water
7 hMarina meet
$178per person
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Updated Oct 2026 · Prices checked Oct 2026
All Holbox Snorkeling Tours
All Holbox snorkeling tours in one list: three whale shark tours (15 May – 17 September), three Cabo Catoche reef tours and two night bioluminescence tours.
Quick answer
Eight tours from Holbox include snorkeling or a night swim, from about $49 to $1,519 for a private boat; the best-rated picks are the whale shark tour in season and the Cabo Catoche reef tour all year.
Key takeaways
- Whale shark tours: $178–190 per person, or $1,519 for a private boat of up to 8.
- Cabo Catoche reef tours: $79–100, all year.
- Night tours: $49–58, starting at 8 pm.
- Six of the eight include hotel pickup.
The list
All Holbox Snorkeling Tours in One List
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Whale sharks★ 4.9 (267)
Whale sharks★ 4.6 (57)15 May – 17 Sep
Whale shark eco tour with lunch
7 h day · split not published
7 hHotel pickup
$190per person
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Whale sharks★ 5.0 (1)Private · up to 8
Private whale shark tour
7 h day · split not published
7 hHotel pickup
$1,519per group of up to 8
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Reef★ 5.0 (5)All year
Cabo Catoche snorkel and fishing
5 h trip · split not published
5 hHotel pickup
$100per person
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ReefNewAll year · new
Cape Catoche adventure
6 h trip · split not published
6 hHotel pickup
$95per person
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Reef★ 2.8 (5)All year
Snorkeling, fishing and ceviche
7 h trip · split not published
7 hPier meet
$79per person
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Night★ 4.7 (7)Best Jun–Oct
Bioluminescence night swim
No boat · in the water
1.5 hHotel pickup
$58per person
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Night★ 4.6 (360)Best Jun–Oct · kayak
Bioluminescence kayak and stargazing
Kayak · no swimming
2 hHotel pickup
$49per person
Check datesReef · All year
Snorkeling, fishing and ceviche
7 h · Pier meet7 h · Pier meet
★ 2.8 (5)
$79per person
Source · GetYourGuide, checked Oct 2026. Ratings under 3.0 are shown in red.
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FAQ
All Holbox Snorkeling Tours — FAQ
How many snorkeling tours are there in Holbox?
Eight on GetYourGuide include snorkeling or a night swim: three whale shark tours, three Cabo Catoche reef tours and two bioluminescence tours.
What is the cheapest Holbox snorkeling tour?
The bioluminescence kayak tour at about $49, though you stay in the kayak. For real reef snorkeling, the Cape Catoche adventure starts at about $95.
Which Holbox snorkeling tours include hotel pickup?
Six of the eight. The most-reviewed whale shark tour meets at Marina VIP Holbox instead.
Are Holbox snorkeling tours refundable?
All eight have free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
Which Holbox snorkeling tour has the best reviews?
The all-inclusive whale shark tour, 4.9 from 267 reviews — in season. Outside it, the Cabo Catoche snorkel and fishing tour, 5.0 from 5.
Can I book a private Holbox snorkeling tour?
Yes: the private whale shark tour is $1,519 for up to 8 travelers, with hotel pickup.