Even though a swim with a whale shark is a tough act to follow, there are many more exciting daily. Experiencing one of these docile giants up close with one of this years whale shark tours in playa del carmen is something that should be on everyones bucket list. Massive whale sharks travel far and wide for tiny plankton, according. The whale shark is an ovoviviparous species, this means that it keeps its eggs inside her body and once they are mature. For several months each year, mexico s yucatan peninsula is one of the best places to get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures. Dive into the gulf of mexico alongside whale sharks, the largest fish in the world. Hello, my wife and i will be on isla around the end of august and are considering a whale shark tour well i am considering it she says ill ride in the boat, but im not getting in the water. We have 100% availability throughout the season between may 17 th to september 17 th no matter what place you are staying at, we provide the best service of snorkeling and swimming with the whale sharks tour in mexico from cancun, playa del carmen, riviera maya, cozumel, tulum, akumal, holbox island and isla mujeres. Finally after 3 summer we went to holbox and snorkeled with this amazing whales.
Watch whales in baja, puerto vallarta and many other places in mexico. The assessment of behavioral changes when whale sharks are in the presence of people and tourism. Baja is a great place to see gray whales, blue whales, and finbacks. We were the first ones to take a visitor out on this wonderful adventure, without knowing it was going to become such a big event every year. Swimming with whale sharks is staggering, scaryand. During this season the pristine water of the caribbean sea will be their home. Midriff islands, sea of cortez, baja, mexico one of the worlds best places to see whale sharks only 300 miles south of san diego call 8002219283 today for an amazing bucket list experience.
But there is one place in the philippines where you can have an almost guaranteed encounter with a whale sharks during the right season, and that is in donsol which should not be confused with oslob. Ceviche tours is an ecotourism company that is located in isla mujeres, mexico. Off the yucatan peninsula, tourists snorkel with whale sharks. During the ride, our guide will brief you about the day plan, whale shark biology and its habitat. Swim with whale shark regulation absolute adventure mexico. Nov 18, 2015 tracking whale sharks in the gulf of mexico revealed their use of nearsurface waters, as expected, but also their use of deeper water off the continental shelf, including remaining at depth. Once per year hundreds of whale sharks and manta rays come to the coast of isla mujeres, which lies off the coast of cancun, mexico to feed on plankton brought together by the waters of the caribbean sea and the gulf of mexico. A celebration of the environmental splendor of isla mujeres while championing the need to preserve a fragile marine. Whale shark tour cancun 2015 permissions are ready for this season, get ready for the adventure of your life and swim with the whale sharks at the open sea. Mexico whale shark cancun 2020 all you need to know. So, when should we come to ensure we have a good chance of seeing the whale sharks the whale shark season in belize normally begins 2 days before the full moon up until 10 days after in the months of march, april, may, and june. Try to rent a thicker wetsuit as the water is cold. Whale sharks tours on isla mujeres mexico frequently asked.
The whale shark, only comes to cancun seawaters between june and september and because of their size never swims by the beach but in open waters. Frequently asked questions need more information about your isla mujeres whale shark experience q. Our tour guide will lead the boat to the exact location point where you will be able to get off and start this amazing experience close to whale sharks. Swimming with the whale sharks summer is whale shark. Whale shark tour cancun playa del carmen private whale. Well pick you up at the scheduled time in your hotel and head directly to cancun. The whale shark season in mexico is from may through to september, with peak viewing. Tourism to isla mujeres has been relatively steady this season, and. Uncategorized swimming with whale sharks is a bucket list experience for adventure travelers around the world. Tracking whale sharks in the gulf of mexico revealed their use of nearsurface waters, as expected, but also their use of deeper water off the continental shelf, including remaining at depth.
Secrets of whale shark migration revealed national geographic. Saving time on the day you arrive at royal resorts. During high season, the guides fan out across the ocean in motorboats each morning and radio one another when. Every year from march to august, the worlds biggest fish congregate along the ningaloo reef. So, as visitors, we should know a little bit about our host. Whale sharks are one of the most fascinating creatures in our oceans. Best whale shark tour isla mujeres forum tripadvisor. Where to swim with whale sharks in mexico travel agent. When is whale shark season in cancun many tour operator will say that you can book a whale shark tour starting 15th of may 2016, but the truth is that none of the tour operators from cancun, isla mujeres, and holbox cant confirm that the mexican government will release the permissions that exact day. Apr, 2015 4 responses to 6 things to know this whale shark season. The first thing you should know is that when you are swimming with whale sharks in mexico you will be together with the biggest shark in the world. We specialize in the whale shark tours departing here from isla mujeres. Mar 18, 2015 heres what you need to know about planning your whale shark adventure in mexico and the isla mujeres whale shark season. Whale shark season in mexico brings the chance to enjoy a bucketlistworthy experience.
Witnessing these gentle giants up close really helps you appreciate how small humans are, and how diverse the ocean truly is. The whale sharks of donsol where and when to find them. This rule was not created by us, but we must enforce it. Des has long talked about swimming with whale sharks and i always just assumed it was something he would do, and i would go off and have a girlie day at the spa, or read a book by the pool. For several months each year, mexicos yucatan peninsula is one of the best places to get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures. The season of the whale sharks in the yucatan peninsula begins from midmay and ends close to the mid of september. Fortunately, cancun was not only the perfect layover on my way to a blue osa yoga retreat in costa rica, but it was shark season too. At the time, the island was beginning its transformation from a sharkfishing village to a premier whale sharkwatching destination, because the whale sharks congregate off the coast to feed and calve their young. Swimming with whale sharks in mexico whale of a time.
Response from victor l, gerente at mexico whale shark responded 18 jan 2020 hello, the season will start on may 17th, it is impossible to start earlier has nobody has permits, the whale sharks are never here before the end of april anyway best regards. This article gives you the low down on what to expect, likely costs, trip planning tips and our experience swimming with whale sharks in cancun, mexico. Mexico is one of the worlds best destinations to swim with whale sharks, as hundreds of these huge fish remain in the waters of the yucatan peninsula. Whale shark tour cancun playa del carmen riviera maya mexico. Whale shark mexico is a research project focused on conservation, education and sustainable management of the charismatic whale sharks.
I just saw on the cancun whale shark tours site that it begins may 15 for 2015. Ive heard that whale shark season always begins june 1st. You can do tours in the americas, asia, australia and africa, and the season to see them depends on where you are. Whale sharks return to cancun, underwater adventures begin may. However, if youre particularly interested in swimming with whale sharks in mexico, there are two main places and swimming seasons in mexico. Swim with whale sharks and go on the best adventure tours in cancun and mexico. The chance to snorkel with these gentle giants is the opportunity of a lifetime and visitors from all over the world head to the ningaloo reef during whale shark season to. We have 100% availability throughout the season between may 17 th to september 17 th no matter what place you are staying at, we provide the best service of snorkeling and swimming with the whale sharks tour in mexico from cancun, playa del carmen, riviera. Cancun, mexico, april 15, 2015 prnewswire the whale sharks. The whale shark has an extremely thick skin, in some cases up to four inches thick. Whale sharks tours on isla mujeres mexico frequently. Swim with a shark the size of a school bus the whale shark is a slowmoving, filter feeding shark.
Cancun whale shark tours and adventure trips the best. Jan 05, 2016 cabo trek your best option in cabo san lucas. The whale part of the name comes from its sheer size. Aug 21, 2014 fortunately, cancun was not only the perfect layover on my way to a blue osa yoga retreat in costa rica, but it was shark season too. Once we arrive to the marine, youll have time to relax, enjoy the. While you are swimming with whale sharks there is nothing to fear.
Heres what you need to know about planning your whale shark adventure in mexico and the isla mujeres whale shark season. Since 2019 the management plan created by the mexican authorities only allows children 10 years and older on the whale shark tours. Jun 04, 2015 the whale part of the name comes from its sheer size. This is when the sharks are abundant in waters around cancun, isla mujeres, isla contoy, and isla holbox. Jun, 2017 where to swim with whale sharks in mexico. The destinations whale shark legacy played a role in that 2015 designation. Swim with a 40foot whale shark national geographic. Im hanging in a bottomless abyss of bluegreen, peering through a mask, when a shadowy shape practically the size of an 18wheeler. Swimming with whale sharks in mexico was a pretty unique experience, as there are only a few places in the world where you can do this. May 19, 2015 whale shark tour cancun 2015 permissions are ready for this season, get ready for the adventure of your life and swim with the whale sharks at the open sea. Analysis of injuries on sharks, which we evaluate each season for the managements of the species.
Maya was published on 2015 when they defined the natural reserve of the whale shark. Whale shark mexico is proud to be responsible for a continuous monitoring program on the distribution and abundance of the species in the gulf of california. Whale sharks in gulf of mexico swim near the surface, take. Research tiburon ballena mexico whale shark mexico. Guide to swimming with whale sharks in mexico indiana jo. Whale shark snorkeling playa del carmen, whale shark adventure in cancun, private tours cancun, custom tours playa del carmen, whale shark encounter and ecotourism in mexico. Swim with whale sharks, enjoy sport fishing, snorkeling or tour mayan ruins. We first started operating the snorkeling tour swimming with the whale sharks in holbox island in 2001. The best whale shark adventure in mexico departures are from cancun we have whale sharks trips everyday the whale sharks season starts. The chance to snorkel with these gentle giants is the opportunity of a lifetime and visitors from all over the world head to the ningaloo reef during whale shark season to do just this. The largest confirmed individual had a length of 18. Toprated on tripadvisor with the most professional and experienced guides.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The isla mujeres whale shark season reefs to rockies. Toprated tour operator cancun whale shark tours announces beginning of tour season. Lucky, then, that there are a few destinations around the world from mexico to mozambique where inseason sightings of whale sharks are. People who want to enter the water with the whale sharks must know how to snorkel and swim. The whale shark rhincodon typus is a slowmoving, filterfeeding carpet shark and the largest known extant fish species. Whale sharks can be found throughout the philippines with the best times of year being january to may. It is safe to say isla mujeres is 3 months per year a whale shark hotspot with a 99% chance to encounter one of these. Ramon is an avid professional diver, skin diver and spear fishermen. Book your whale shark trip with thomas more travel at.
Jun 15, 2017 however, if youre particularly interested in swimming with whale sharks in mexico, there are two main places and swimming seasons in mexico. However, the greatest concentration of whale sharks that you can find in riviera maya is between the months of july and august. Whale sharks are found in tropical waters all over the world. The whale shark, only comes to cancun seawaters between june and september and because of their size never swims by the beach but in open.
Other good operators include cabo adventures, fun baja and manta. The season of the whale sharks in the yucatan peninsula begins from. In this adventure tour, our certified staff will provide the necessary safety measures and interesting facts about these magnificent animals. Baja whale shark tours and whale shark trip packages in the sea of cortez. Swimming with whale sharks is a bucket list experience for adventure travelers around the world.
During their annual migration pattern, whale sharks visit the welcoming warm waters just off of the yucatan peninsula on mexicos caribbean. Whale shark snorkeling in cancun cancun adventure tours. Belize whale shark season dates seahorse dive shop. The whale shark daddy tour company, whom i found online, pi cked us up from the hotel at the early morning hour of 6. All you need to know about cancuns whale shark season garza. This year we celebrate 14 years of providing responsible experiences with these incredible whale sharks isla mujeres and her visitors are blessed once a year with arguably the worlds most amazing opportunity to experience whale sharks in their natural habitat. On the east, off the coast of the yucatan peninsula, the whale shark season runs from 1 june to 15 september. Several years ago, wwf became involved with the small fishing community of holbox off the tip of mexicos yucatan peninsula. Swimming with whale sharks is staggering, scaryand totally safe. A very small, freeswimming whale shark pup was sighted at espiritu santo island on 4 july 2015 to support this theory. Whale shark snorkeling playa del carmen, whale shark adventure in cancun, private tours cancun, custom tours playa del carmen, whale shark encounter and ecotourism in. Serious diving is owned and operated by ramon guerrero garcia.