Scuba Diving Glovers
Reef Atoll with Isla Marisol PADI dive resort is no ordinary experience!
Whale Shark Season
Isla Marisol will be offering
Whale Shark Dive and Snorkeling Trips in 2009 during the March, April, May
and June full moon 
phases:
It's never too early to start thinking about Whale Shark Season.
This is the time between March and June, when southern Belize offers divers and snorkelers the unique opportunity for spotting the large pelagic feeder known as the Whale Shark.
If you are planning a dive trip with whale sharks in mind, the best times to do so in 2009 are March 7 - 21, April 8 - 18, May 6 - 20 and June 6 - 17 .
These are the exact dates for the full moon. It is said that three days before and 7 to 10 day after is the best time to see these majestic creatures. Trips are weather dependent.
Year |
Month |
Date |
Day |
2009 |
Mar |
11 |
Wed |
2009 |
Apr |
9 |
Thur |
2009 |
May |
9 |
Sat |
2009 |
Jun |
7 |
Sun |
Not far from Isla Marisol
is Gladden's Spit, where the largest fish in the sea, the whale sharks,
come during the week of the full moon in March, April, May and June. This
special place has a steep sandy bank pushing out into very deep sea.
On an ordinary day one can see large schools of jacks or snappers
and visibility is well over 100 feet. But during the full moon phases
in March, April, May and June of each year Gladden's Spit has no ordinary
days. Each year during the full moon Mutton and Cuberra snapper spawn
here. The giant whale sharks come from far away to feed on the spawn
and to mate. It is common at this time to see schools of snapper in
the thousands, with whale sharks passing through them. Divers will
likely see these majestic creatures very close but they are not allowed
to chase, ride, touch or otherwise disturb the Whale Sharks. These
dives are an amazing experience and understandably very popular.
Scuba packages do not include the cost for whale shark diving. Whale shark diving can be arranged on the island and the cost will be dependent on the number of divers available.
Isla Marisol Is offering One Week Whale Shark Dive package for the following Dates:
March:
Wednesday March 7th - Saturday March 21st
April:
Wednesday April 8th - Saturday April 18th
May:
Saturday May 6th - Wednesday May 20th
June:
Wednesday June 6th - Wednesday June 17th
