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

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

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
Try: SCUBA Mozambique, Diversity SCUBA


**NOTE: All photos taken from Pinterest**

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