Private island travel Holbox planning

Holbox in Mexiko is a destination that Private Islands plans for couples and families, with a focus on seclusion and privacy. Private Islands is a Swiss travel agency with video consultation and plans island trips with seclusion and privacy. State your preferred island and dates in the planner, and the coordination with Private Islands follows on a video call.

Updated: 7 August 2026.

Why this trip

On Holbox there are no cars, the streets are made of sand, and after the rain puddles stand between the palms. The island lies in a lagoon north of the Yucatán peninsula and feels like a place where time stretches. For couples and families that is exactly the reason to come. During the day you lie at Playa Punta Cocos or in the shade of the Agua de Coco beach club, in the afternoon you go by boat to Punta Mosquito and see flamingos in the shallow water.

In the evening the starry sky stays in view, because hardly any street light interferes. If you want variety, drop in at the Hoyo Negro Yalahau, a spring you can swim in. Between June and September whale sharks pass through the waters, and swimming with them is an excursion with a local operator. The catalogue gives November to April as the best time to travel in Mexico.

Casa Cat Ba and the Beachfront Hotel La Palapa are listed as accommodation. You can also come by boat from Isla Mujeres or Cozumel, but Holbox deserves several nights, not just a day trip.

Places and experiences

Private Islands shows everything for Holbox and asks how much seclusion you are looking for.

Playa Punta Cocos, Experience
Agua de Coco beach club, Experience
Tequila O'clock, Experience

Place
Playa Punta Cocos
Agua de Coco beach club
Tequila O'clock

Getting there

From your Swiss airport, Private Islands shapes the long journey up to the last boat transfer.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Private Islands apart?

Private Islands plans island trips with a focus on seclusion and privacy. We plan Holbox by video call according to your wishes for calm and accessibility.

Which places are part of the programme in Holbox?

Around Holbox, the catalogue lists Tequila O'clock, Hoyo negro Yalahau and Punta Mosquito, among others. You clarify seclusion and accessibility on a video call.

Who is an island trip to {name} suited to?

Couples and families who look for calm and privacy and prefer a trip with few changes and plenty of time on the beach and in the water.

Which accommodations are listed for Holbox in the catalogue?

Island resorts listed in Holbox include Casa Cat Ba, Hotel Punta Caliza and Las Nubes de Holbox. You discuss lagoon, beach and transfer together.

Which destinations in Mexiko can be combined with Holbox?

Besides Holbox, Akumal, Bacalar and Cancun can be reached, usually by boat. The effort is worthwhile on longer stays.

Can I adapt the trip?

Yes. We tailor duration, accommodation, travel and pace to your wishes. On a video call, we discuss how secluded you want to travel and which excursions you would like.

How much does a trip to Holbox cost?

The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.

How does the consultation work?

The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.

How do I start planning?

You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.

Plan your trip

The planner asks about dates, travellers and preferred island.

Fill in the planner

reply within one working day by video call

Accommodation in the catalogue

Casa Cat Ba, Accommodation

Accommodation	Rating
Casa Cat Ba	4.8
Beachfront Hotel La Palapa	4.4
Holbox Dream Beach Front Hotel	4.3
Villas HM Palapas del Mar	4.3
Mystique Holbox by Royalton, A Tribute Portfolio Resort	4.2