After whale shark season comes to an end in cancun, the season starts in southern baja. Whale shark facts the whale shark is the largest fish on the planet, reaching lengths of arround 18 to 40 feet 5. Whale watching season comes to a close april 30 dont miss out. It finally came true on a recent trip to baja california sur, mexico. During the short ride to the sighting area, your guide will provide detailed information for you to fully enjoy the experience. These seasonal aggregation sites occur in specific places. Offering private service as tour guide, making your tour to swim with the whaleshark more fun. Despite a run into with mighty montezuma, we found both. Baja whale shark home whale shark, cabo san lucas tours. Aug 08, 2019 the whale shark snorkeling experience.
The whale shark is the largest fish on the planet and there are few whale species larger in size. Rocky pinnacles with beautiful corals, fishes and a large colony of californian sea lions, located north of the islands. Dont miss the opportunity to have michelle be your guide. Times are tough for the travel community right now. A little bit more than one month ago i told you about the whale shark season was coming to an end. Being the largest fish in the sea and with shark in their name, most. Shes an awesome, informative, and engaging tour guide. Fun bajas crew are experts in whale shark spotting. Whale sharks are the largest fish on the planet and can easily reach more than 40 long and live up to 70 years. There are many destinations around the world to swim and dive with whale sharks, so we wanted to provide you with a handy guide with the best places for every month of the year. Because most scuba divers are restricted to a certain time for their vacation, this article intends to introduce a few options for your whale shark adventures. If you are not around in mexico in wintertime, another excellent opportunity to snorkel with whale. Because the whale sharks are endangered, large sections of the area are protected and monitored. Whale sharks are one of the least understood and most beautiful fish in the ocean.
Try to rent a thicker wetsuit as the water is cold. These graceful giants are part of the shark family, however manage to gain their amazing size by feasting on plancton much like whales. Whales and whale sharks are returning to mexicos pacific. Heres what you need to know to plan an unforgettable, ecofriendly encounter with these gentle giants. Other good operators include cabo adventures, fun baja and manta. Choose between two whale shark swimming options for your comfort level. Swimming with them can be both a humbling and exhilarating experience, particularly appealing to the young ones. Hi, i have been swimming with the whale sharks around isla mujeres, where we regularly vacation.
Check the next tour option if you want to also snorkel with sea lions and have lunch at balandra beach. Whale shark season officially begins in octoberbook today. We were careful about which company to choose for our tour because we heard that many companies do not respect regulations concerning the whale sharks. A premium all inclusive 4 12 hour tour or our regular two hour tour. They are generally a rare sight, but during certain times of the year, aggregations of whale sharks occur. From large groups to individuals you will receive personal attention and service second to none. These gentle giants generally move south as the season gets later. Take a day to observe and snorkel with whale sharks while accompanied by a local naturalist guide. Take a day to observe and snorkel with whale sharks while accompanied by. Near the yucatan peninsula, whale shark season ranges from june to. Whale shark tour marlin adventures water sports, the. The reason there is so many in such a small area is because there is lots of food. Whale sharks are slowmoving, filterfeeding carpet sharks found in tropical and warmtemperate seas.
The name whale shark comes from its size, being as large as some species of whales. San rafaelito is coral reef pinnacle that hosts a californian sea lion colony, lots of colourful fish and playful pups. This year there are some changes that we feel will improve the overall experience. By joining us for one of our research trips participants get the opportunity to interact with the. Whale sharks, the largest fish in the world, are actually a harmless filterfeeding species of shark, only 3 species of sharks are filter feeders including whale sharks, basking sharks, and megamouth sharks. Established since 1995 it offers a 5 star level of service, quality and professionalism to all its clients. Whale sharks, the largest fish in the world, are actually a harmless filterfeeding species of shark, only 3 species of sharks are filter feeders including whale. These gentle giants visit the area to feed in the rich waters of the sea of cortez in baja california sur, which is home to an abundant supply of food for whale sharks. My husband my son and myself had an excellent time swimming with the whale sharks. But now you will have the opportunity to swim with these gentle giants again, but in baja california sur since were the pioneers of operating the whale shark adventure in cancun, we thought we have to give you the opportunity to swim with world. With certified guides, slip into the water, wearing the provided snorkel equipment, to get a look at these huge creatures in the waters they call home. The safety of first aid certified staff and over 10 years of experience.
The number of boats are limited as well as the time spent in the water and only locally licensed. Heres a short look into an experience ive always wanted to have. They are the largest extant fish species and, when fully grown, can weigh well over 20,000 pounds and reach lengths easily exceeding 30 feet. Whale shark mexico is project of research, conservation, education and sustainable management of the charismatic whale sharks you like to be part of the research trips. But now you will have the opportunity to swim with these gentle giants again, but in baja california sur. Likely the most beautiful beach in mexico, a visit to these turquoise waters are a mustsee.
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