Swim With Whale Sharks
Saturday, May 24, 2014
There is nothing I would want to do more than swim with these gentle giants. They are remarkably graceful and beautiful. A group of us tried to swim with them during our trip to Cancun, Mexico back in August. But of course, we had a huge storm coming our way so unfortunately it was canceled. Which led me to better prepare for the next adventure. Luckily, whale sharks live in all tropical and warm temperate seas, so the regions where you can swim with them are numerous.
Richelieu Rock, Thailand
When: Feb - May
Skill: Intermediate to experienced
Donsol Bay, Philippines
When: February - April
Skill: Beginner to experienced. SUBA not permitted in the bay; snorkels only
Try: Donsol EcoTour
Belize Barrier Reef, Belize
When: March - June
Skill: Beginner to experienced
Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, Ecuador
When: May - October; best month is July
Skill: Depends on the dive. However, strong currents make this region unsuitable for beginners
Ari and Baa Atolls, Maldives
When: May - December on the western side; December - April on the eastern side
Skill: Beginner to experienced; no SCUBA required
Try: Maldives Dive Travel
Isla Mujeres, Mexico
When: May - August; the annual Whale Shark Festival typically takes place in mid-June
Skill: Beginner to experienced. SCUBA not permitted; snorkels only
Ningaloo Reef, Australia
When: April - July
Skill: Beginner to experienced
Mahe, Seychelles
When: August - October
Skill: Beginner to experienced
Tofo, Mozambique
When: November - April
Skill: Beginner to experienced
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