Whale Shark Diving - Mid August - Info Needed
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ccannon707
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I've traveled over to Holbox & and also have gone from Isla Mujeres to swim/snorkle with the Whalesharks. IMHO it's more crowded in IM, but the water is clearer and you can see more - what you're going for, right? Holbox doesn't have the crush of tourists, so everything is slower and smaller. But the water was murkier & the boat ride was l-o-n-g. Town is very charming though... no cars, sandy streets. I was referred by my little hotels for ops both times and was happy. I think most trips are the same. You get to snorkle the reefs at the end in IM if you want. It's a day trip.
One tip: along with your own mask, snorkel, fins, take a shortie with you. Then you won't have to wear one of those cumbersome life vests. I have a neoprene vest I use for warmth when diving in the winter and sun protection in the summer for snorkeling & that was acceptable. Sheesh, I felt for the people that had to wear those big orange vests... the whale sharks swim surprisingly fast and you are working to keep up. Have a great time - it's impossible not to!
One tip: along with your own mask, snorkel, fins, take a shortie with you. Then you won't have to wear one of those cumbersome life vests. I have a neoprene vest I use for warmth when diving in the winter and sun protection in the summer for snorkeling & that was acceptable. Sheesh, I felt for the people that had to wear those big orange vests... the whale sharks swim surprisingly fast and you are working to keep up. Have a great time - it's impossible not to!
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A shortie neoprene suit will work fine, or we wore shorties without neoprene with snorkel vests so we didn't have to wear the cumbersome vests. It's difficult enough to keep up with those big fish without the extra drag.
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You know it's snorkeling only in Mexico right? For diving you'll have to go to Belize - next Spring.
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Or to Indonesia in Cendrawasih Bay, Papua (diving with whaleshark that is)
Snorkeling with whaleshark in Holbox was cool, but the water was cold (70F), back in July 2011. I'm going to do it from Isla Mujeres next month. I hope it's a bit warmer.
I went with Cancun Whale Shark Tours back in July 2011 & had a lot of fun. Back then the owner is more known as Whaleshark Daddy.
Next month, I'll be going with Scuba Dive Isla Mujeres My group will charter 2 private boat for 13 of us (6 in one boat & 7 on the other boat) on August 14. Each boat can take up to 10. If anyone wants to joint our boat, you are welcome. We plan to split the charter cost evenly to everyone. So there are 7 spots available to fill in.
Has anyone been diving with Aqua Adventures?
Snorkeling with whaleshark in Holbox was cool, but the water was cold (70F), back in July 2011. I'm going to do it from Isla Mujeres next month. I hope it's a bit warmer.
I went with Cancun Whale Shark Tours back in July 2011 & had a lot of fun. Back then the owner is more known as Whaleshark Daddy.
Next month, I'll be going with Scuba Dive Isla Mujeres My group will charter 2 private boat for 13 of us (6 in one boat & 7 on the other boat) on August 14. Each boat can take up to 10. If anyone wants to joint our boat, you are welcome. We plan to split the charter cost evenly to everyone. So there are 7 spots available to fill in.
Has anyone been diving with Aqua Adventures?
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Or the Maldives, not guaranteed but it does happen.
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