Huatulco Ocean Eco Adventures
- 4h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
There are no other tours like this in Huatulco! There is a maximum of 12 guests on the tour, we take you much further and have the most dolphin, sea turtle and whale sightings in Huatulco. Enjoy the personal attention of our friendly bilingual Naturalists whose knowledge of the marine species, bays and reefs in Huatulco is unmatched. We know the healthiest reefs to snorkel and the best areas offshore to find the dolphins and sea turtles. We explore a much greater area for the best encounters with the most dolphins, turtles and even whales (whales can be seen December through March). Our crew are Naturalists, Marine Biologists, Captains and Photographers. There is an underwater microphone to listen to dolphins and whales! Our center console boats are built for ocean exploration with; a 140-225hp engines, cushioned seating, Bluetooth stereo, a swim ladder, canvas roof, and lifejackets/snorkel vests for infants to 130kg.
Inclusions
What's included
- Chahué Marina Entry Fee
- We have life jackets and snorkeling vests for kids 3 years old to 130kg adults.
- Bottled water, healthy snacks like granola bars and apples.
What's not
- Snorkel gear rental is 200 pesos cash per person, if needed
- Huatulco National Park Day Pass
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 181 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Incredible way to see Huatulco’s waters and marine life
This was such a fabulous, informative, relaxing trip! Exceeded expectations in every way. Fantastic guide. Super cool sea turtles.
5Excellent Snorkelling Trip
Our ocean adventure tour with Oceanico Huatulco was excellent! We would definitely recommend booking a snorkelling tour and bay tour with this company. Meeting at the marina was straightforward. We started by heading out in to open ocean for about 45 minutes where we saw dozens of mating sea turtles and several just sunning themselves on the water's surface. We also saw a group of about 20 dolphins of varying kinds which was a total joy! Then we headed to a lovely healthy coral reef where we spent about an hour snorkelling. The guide gave us great information and was knowledgeable while not overwhelming us. He was there to support us but also gave us space to just explore. Saw tons of cool fish including an amazing sea turtle just doing his thing. It turned out my family of 3 were the only ones on the tour this day so the guide was happy to cater things to us - which was great since unfortunately my son and I are both sensitive to being sea sick (nothing to do with the guide - it's all us - and of course ironic that we love snorkelling!). The boat was comfortable although if we'd had 8-10 people, it would have been a bit squishy. We were lucky to be able to stretch out to help combat our sea sickness. There also was not a ton of shade... they do have a small canopy but depending on where the sun was in the sky, it didn't provide a ton of shade. I would recommend that you wear a rash guard and/or sunscreen the whole time. It was clear this company was making sustainable choices (ie. water in reusable bottles - not disposable plastic bottles), and treated the reef and the animals with respect. I'd recommend this company for your bay tour/snorkel adventure!
56 Stars for this Eco Tour + Snorkle
If I could give this tour 6⭐️’s I would. Our guide Tito had incredible knowledge of the area and was a pleasure to speak with about the variety of Marine Life. His knowledge of Biology was spectacular (coming from someone with a degree in Biology!).
5Our tour was super...
Our tour was super informative and intimate! The guides are bilingual which made communication really helpful. Might be helpful to go to the bathroom beforehand because the toilet is quite small.
5Second time and just as good as the first
As always an amazing experience. The crew is great. Every time we’ve been out they were able to take us to see some amazing wild life while at the same time being respectful of the environment and taking a scientific approach. Very considerate of our family as the seas were a bit rough that day so they asked us if we were okay going out or needed to be taken to different calmer snorkeling areas. Once again an amazing experience.
5Highly recommended day on/in the ocean :)
A most excellent day of whale watching and snorkelling with Scarlet guiding us. We loved it and highly recommend this fantastic local business :)
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet 15 minutes before departure at the Chahué Marina dock entrance. If you are late and miss the tour there are no refunds. All hotels and resorts in Huatulco have taxis. Taxi's are inexpensive with set rates. We can call you a taxi afterwards. There are bathrooms with showers at the marina.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Oceanico
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests should be able to swim and climb a boat ladder.
- People that weigh over 130kg
- Due to the inherent motion of the boat we do not recommend travelers with back or neck problems participate.
- Pregnant travelers may not participate.
- Not recommended for travelers with heart problems, serious medical conditions or recent surgeries.
- Minimum age is 3 years old.
How it compares in Huatulco
- Its from-price is 11% below the median of the 226 experiences we list in Huatulco.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 226.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Huatulco
Huatulco is a Pacific resort area on Oaxaca's coast, a string of nine bays with sheltered beaches, coral reefs and dry forest, with coffee hills behind.
Huatulco is a planned resort on the Pacific coast of Oaxaca, developed from the 1980s along a series of nine bays with sheltered beaches and clear water. Behind the coast lie the foothills of the Sierra Madre del Sur. Santa Cruz Bay, the main one, has a marina, a small waterfront of restaurants and a pier where cruise ships dock, while Tangolunda Bay is the resort and golf area.
Top-ranked sights in Huatulco: Huatulco National Park (Parque Nacional Huatulco), Maguey Bay (Bahía Maguey), Chachacual Bay.
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