Breakfast — You'll be waking up early to swim
with whale sharks which means there won't be much time to grab breakfast (or anything open this early).
Not only can a heavy breakfast increase your chances of feeling sick on the boat ride, but it can also make the actual experience of swimming
with the whale sharks uncomfortable.
In order to ensure that future generations can enjoy the beauty of these majestic animals please follow these basic rules when diving or
snorkeling with whale sharks.
We're also committed to ensuring that when your return in the future for more exciting diving on the barrier reef or to snorkel and scuba dive
with the Whale sharks at Gladden Spit, that you find the aquatic environment in the same pristine, if not healthier condition, than when you left.
Veterans Immersion Program Brings wounded military personnel to Georgia Aquarium to participate in a swim or
dive with whale sharks in support of rehabilitation and reintegration.
If you have the chance, take a small trip to dip your head into a fascinating cenote or visit Isla Mujeres where you can snorkel
with whale sharks from June to September.
The award - winning resort of Chabil Mar on the Placencia Peninsula offers guests a number of comprehensive scuba diving packages that include diving
with whale sharks for visitors who want to explore the natural wonders found at Gladden Spit and the Silk Cayes.
You can paddle the shoreline, snorkel at night, and, if you're lucky, dive
with whale sharks off a nearby atoll.
Excited expectations of diving with manta rays at Koh Bon and chance
encounters with whale sharks at Richelieu Rock and Koh Tachai, provide a dramatic complement to Similan diving safaris and irresistible incentives to most first - timers.
In fact, Placencia is one of the best destinations where you go go snorkeling or diving
with whale sharks as well as exploring the natural beauty of Southern Belize.
The eco-tourism is designed to
work with the whale sharks by understanding their migration patterns and when the best time to find them feeding.
Claim your inner Picasso and go for it, or identify the critter after it comes off the grill (as I
did with this whale shark / blowfish... whatever).
Finally, don't miss the opportunity to snorkel
with whale sharks during their annual migration past Isla Mujeres from June to September.
Location Namatote North, first dive site on the Bagans, we tried to dive
with the whale sharks here but unfortunately they didn t show up so we decided to move on to Namatote South.
Chris Fanning, a fishery policy analyst with NOAA Fisheries» West Coast Region who helped draft the regulations and has swam
with whale sharks said, «These are some of the most incredible animals in the ocean, and while U.S. fishing vessels don't engage in this practice, we are very supportive of this international resolution to help protect these amazing creatures.»
Shark Ray Alley is a hotspot for snorkeling and curious travelers who want to get up close and
personal with whale sharks and sting rays.
Experience a
Rebreather with Whale Sharks Deepen your experience and extend your bottom time: in conjunction with our renowned SCUBA program, Georgia Aquarium is now proud to offer a try - dive rebreather experience (no bubbles!).
You shouldn't wear sunscreen or any other lotions or oils before swimming
with whale sharks unless it is 100 % biodegradable sunscreen.
The waters were
teeming with whale sharks, so I watched them from above until Luke threw himself back on to the boat just as exhausted.
Spots like Elephant Head Rock, Richelin Rock and Koh Bon West will offer the chance to
cruise with whale sharks, manta ray, barracuda, turtles and huge shoals of fish.
The island has much to offer including beautiful beaches, organised nature tours, the chance to swim with dolphins, come face to
face with whale sharks or even meet endangered sea turtles at the state - sponsored Turtle Farm.
In addition, the resort offers a once - in - a-life time experience of swimming
with whale sharks through the months of May to September
You can also head on over to Oslob to swim
with whale sharks although there is much controversy to this as many oppose their «domestication» and disruption of their migratory routines.
Come
journey with whale sharks, our gentle giants, in the Ocean Voyager Built by The Home Depot gallery, and be mesmerized by thousands of fish swimming all around you.
I also urge you to allocate the necessary resources to provide continuous and effective enforcement of guidelines for tourists interacting
with whale sharks so that fewer whale sharks are harassed by swimmers and injured by boat propellers.
The tour begins as the courtesy bus delivers you from your accommodation to our spacious 17 metre vessel, Draw Card, where the helpful crew equip you with all the gear you will need for your snorkel
adventure with the whale sharks.