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 Each spring, around the time of the full moon in Belize, the Cuberra snapper spawn along Gladden Spit, not far from Isla Marisol. They are shadowed by the world's largest fish, the whale shark, which can reach up to 50 feet in length and arrive to feed on the snappers' spawn. These benign monsters are filter feeders, are not aggressive and therefore make for a spectacular dive experience.
Visibility is well over 100 feet and divers can get quite close to the whale sharks, though there are now regulations in place which prohibit chasing or disturbing the sharks. It is common during these periods to see schools of snapper in the thousands, with the whale sharks passing through the schools, feeding.
Our regular scuba package does not include the cost for visiting the whale sharks, so those wishing to dive with the sharks near Gladden Spit during the dates below should let our reservations office know at the time of making their booking. There will be an additional charge of $175/diver/trip for those going to Gladden Spit. This includes two dives, conditions permitting.
And, in 2011, on June 15 there will be a total lunar eclipse! Come to Isla and watch the eclipse over Glover's Atoll!
This is an amazing experience and is extremely popular -- these dates fill early! So book now!
Isla Marisol Is offering one week whale shark dive packages during the following date ranges:
2011
I: Wednesday March 16th - Wednesday 30th
II: Saturday April 16th - Wednesday April 27th
III: Saturday May 14th - Saturday 28th
IV: Saturday June 11th - Saturday 25th
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Whale Shark Diving
