As the largest fish in the sea, these gentle giants are peaceful creatures who feed on plankton. Whaleshark tours isla mujeres all you need to know before. I just saw on the cancun whale shark tours site that it begins may 15 for 2015. Jun, 2017 one of the cancuns treasures of the caribbean, isla mujeres is a pueblo magico or magic town. Snorkeling with whale sharks with photo pro andy murch. All in all i found na balam to be a very good lodging option for isla mujeres, and island dreams has booked it again for our 2015 whale shark group tour. The whale shark is the largest fish that exists in the world today, it can grow up to 15 meters in length. This will be the time to partake in dancing, drinking, and yummy local cuisine, and dont forget to buy your souvenirs from local artisans. Whale shark season on isla mujeres privilege aluxes. Whale shark season in mexico brings the chance to enjoy a bucketlistworthy experience. Aug 02, 2015 the whale shark trip was borne from a golf tournament. Well pick you up at the scheduled time in your hotel and head directly to cancun. Jump in and swim with them during whale shark season from june to mid of september.
From midmay through september hundreds of whale sharks gather in the waters near isla mujeres, with peak season in july and august. By far the biggest underwater attraction in the mexican caribbean has to be the muchanticipated annual whale shark migration from june 1st until september 15th. Last year about 3,000 tourists visited the island each day during the festival. Swimming w whale sharksisla mujeres, mexico youtube.
In order to protect the whale sharks and manta rays who migrate to these waters each there are some restrictions. They are perfect escapes from that hectic and stressful lifestyle of yours. For the less intrepid, whale shark diving can also be enjoyed in a more controlled environment at places such as the georgia aquarium. During the ride, our guide will brief you about the day plan, whale shark biology and its habitat. For several months each year, mexicos yucatan peninsula is. Diving with whale sharks mexico isla mujeres is one of the best places to swim with whale sharks in mexico because of the planktonrich ocean waters surrounding the island. Dec 02, 2015 on my last day on isla mujeres, creamer shorey, poot may, and their colleague isaac martin, a professional diver and fellow whale shark guide, take me on a private tour. Whale shark season in the yucatan peninsula, including cancun, isla mujeres, and isla holbox, runs from june to september. All whale shark tours are provided directly by our talented and experienced crew. Mar 18, 2015 heres what you need to know about planning your whale shark adventure in mexico and the isla mujeres whale shark season. Whale shark tour cancun 2015 permissions, may 20 of 2015 is the date for the beginning of legal tour operations for this activity in the mexican caribbean.
The dates we take reservations for the whale shark tour season as set beginning june1, 2020 and the closing date of the season is september15, 2020. Learn how you can experience the beautiful whale sharks in isla mujeres, mexico when you stay at privilege aluxes, a luxury resort like no other. Apr 24, 2017 isla mujeres whale shark tour experience. The sea turtle sanctuary protects the endangered creatures, one hatching at a time. One of the cancuns treasures of the caribbean, isla mujeres is a pueblo magico or magic town. Whale sharks are gentle creatures that live in depths to 250m800ft below sea level most of the year. Mar 30, 2015 isla mujeres is home to countless marine species, and the whale shark is king among them. I look in its ping pong ballsized eye, admire the rows of dots on its skin and marvel at its huge, sweeping tail. The whale shark festival kicks off with a parade followed by activities for children such as sand sculpting events and crafting fun. In 2015, dr andrea marshall joined us in trying to achieve this, but whilst we gained photos and dna, we didnt quite get the combination we needed. Cancun fishing charter boats isla mujeres fishing charters. Finally after 3 summer we went to holbox and snorkeled with this amazing whales.
Isla contoy and isla mujeres are two very beautiful islands you should check out. I had played in the same golf tournament the year prior and had lost out on the same trip, so i was a little more compelled to win this time. Snorkel boats pick up off the beach directly in front of this hotel. Swimming with whale sharks is staggering, scaryand totally safe.
A celebration of the environmental splendor of isla mujeres while championing the need to preserve a fragile marine. Swim with a 40foot whale shark national geographic. You can witness this wonderful creature up close and personal, by swimming only a few inches from it. Quintana roo dive report, whale sharks and manta rays at isla. Uncategorized swimming with whale sharks is a bucket list experience for adventure travelers around the world. At a charity fundraiser for boys hopegirls hope, i was in a bidding war for a trip to go whale shark diving in isla mujeres. Kdk across the sparkling bay, beyond the powdery white sand. Swim with whale sharks isla mujeres trips isla mujeres. Whale sharks are indisputably the mightiest fish in the sea. The island is long and skinny four miles in length but only 600 metres in width and is a laidback former fishing village, full of colourful buildings, surrounded by crystal clear waters, and a place where the primary method of. The isla mujeres whale shark season reefs to rockies. The largest confirmed individual had a length of 18.
Photographer and feeding whale shark, isla mujeres, mexico. Its time to start planning your next stay at privilege aluxes during one of the most exciting stretches of the yucatan calendar. Whale shark diving best places to swim with whale sharks. May 05, 2015 published on may 5, 2015 the yucatan peninsula is one of the busiest tourist destinations in the world and every year just offshore from cancun, the largest fish in the ocean aggregates in vast.
This impressive creature visits us at isla mujeres from may to september. Isla mujeres is found a few miles off the caribbean coast, accessible via a short ferry ride from cancun. Whale shark season on the yucatan peninsula is from june to september. Isla mujeres whale shark tours isla mujeres whale shark trips. Cancun whale shark tours and adventure trips the best tour. Best whale shark tour isla mujeres forum tripadvisor. On my last day on isla mujeres, creamer shorey, poot may, and their colleague isaac martin, a professional diver and fellow whale shark guide, take me on a.
Heres what you need to know about planning your whale shark adventure in mexico and the isla mujeres whale shark season. Take a wildlife tour at isla mujeres whale shark tours by searious diving, mexico. It is a magical experience to swim with the whale sharks, said lic. Participate in our snorkeling tour with the whale shark and observe closely these gentle, giants in a half day tour. Where to find a cheap isla mujeres whale shark tour diy. Outside of whale shark season, i easily found lonely stretches of unspoiled beach within a short walk of my hotel in the center of town.
Whale shark season in isla mujeres privilege aluxes. Continuously operating since 2004, we are committed to providing the very best service to all adventure seekers in cancun, playa del carmen. Ive heard that whale shark season always begins june 1st. The whale shark rhincodon typus is a slowmoving, filterfeeding carpet shark and the largest known extant fish species. Whale shark snorkeling and swimming tours in cancun and isla mujeres, mexico.
It is safe to say isla mujeres is 3 months per year a whale shark hotspot with a 99% chance to encounter one of these gentle giant in their natural habitat. We will introduce you to the crew and give you detailed information about the whale sharks and the itinerary. The whale shark trip was borne from a golf tournament. Experience whale shark diving in isla mujeres, cancun. Hi, i have been swimming with the whale sharks around isla mujeres, where we regularly vacation. Thats because our local waters are currently hostingas they do every summerthe worlds biggest fish.
Nov 20, 2015 isla mujeres is found a few miles off the caribbean coast, accessible via a short ferry ride from cancun. Isla mujeres whale shark trips is located at mininas restaurant, a familyowned business in isla mujeres for generations. Cancun whale shark tours swimming with whale sharks mexico. If you are staying in cancun or the riviera maya, click here. Jul 29, 2016 about an hour and 30 minutes off the coast of isla mujeres, mexico in the caribbean sea. Apr, 2015 4 responses to 6 things to know this whale shark season. Other whale shark destinations in the world offer whale shark tours that employ planes to spot the animals and offer guarantees that youll see one whale shark during a multiple day search. Continuously operating since 2004, we are committed to providing the very best service to all adventure seekers in cancun, playa del carmen, tulum, isla mujeres and all of riviera maya. Whale shark tour cancun playa del carmen riviera maya mexico. A second congregation has been found in the deeper waters of the gulf about 20 to 30 miles out from isla mujeres just northeast of cancun.
Visit isla mujeres whale shark tours by searious diving on. About an hour and 30 minutes off the coast of isla mujeres, mexico in the caribbean sea. Isla mujeres palace resort this was my lodging in 20. Whale shark diving at isla mujeres, cancun, mexico.
Published on may 5, 2015 the yucatan peninsula is one of the busiest tourist destinations in the world and every year just offshore from cancun, the largest fish in the ocean aggregates in vast. We start the morning early to prepare for our days adventure and return midday depending upon the distance we need to travel. The summer temperatures of the water in the mexican caribbean attract the whale shark to different areas of this coast. The whale shark tour season begins may 15th and ends on september 17th. They filter planton as they skim the surface of the ocean with their mouths wide open.
Off isla mujeres, these normally solitary creatures socialize in groups ranging from a few into the hundreds. The whale shark prefers the warm surface water in areas where there are upwellings of cold water rich in nutrients, like the ones between isla mujeres and holbox island in summer time, since these conditions. The best season to swim with whale sharks in isla mujeres mia. The season begins on may 15 th and ends on september 15 th.
The whale shark ignores me, gliding past like a silent, underwater freight train. Isla mujeres has yearround appeal, but theres no question this is one of the most thrilling times of year to visit. Whale shark tours with sport fishing center isla mujeres. Dive into the gulf of mexico alongside whale sharks, the largest fish in the world. You should consider seeing the isla contoy and isla mujeres whale sharks on your next vacation. Is it legit to scuba dive with the whale sharks in isla.
Whale shark season on isla mujeres privilege hotels. Experience isla contoy and isla mujeres whale sharks. Sunny days are better than cloudy days too, but not just because youll get better photos. Communing with nature is the best way to rejuvenate and reset your mind and body. Isla mujeres is home to countless marine species, and the whale shark is king among them. Where to swim with whale sharks in mexico travel agent central. Whale sharks tours on isla mujeres mexico frequently asked. Isla mujeres whale shark tours carey dive center swim. Locally called the afuera outside, this grouping of whale sharks appears to gather to feed on huge patches of fish eggs from spawning little tunny bonito small atlantic tuna.
Swim with a shark the size of a school bus the whale shark is a slowmoving, filter feeding shark. During high season, the guides fan out across the ocean in motorboats each morning and. Cancun whale shark tours, operated by roddrigo the whale shark daddy, is focused on reputation, high quality and experience. Swimming w whale sharks isla mujeres, mexico corey charlet. These gentle giants of the deep, known to reach up to 40ft in length, can be found in the waters around isla mujeres, contoy and holbox. After swimming with the whale sharks you can take your time to appreciate the relaxing atmosphere of enchanting isla mujeres, and make sure you dont miss the 10th annual whale shark festival. This is when the sharks migrate to waters around cancun, isla mujeres, isla contoy, and isla holbox to feed.
They are sharks, but these giant sharks dont even have teeth. The destinations whale shark legacy played a role in that 2015 designation. Weve all traveled to mexico, to the tiny island of isla mujeres, for the chance to swim with whale sharks. Whale shark snorkeling encounter isla mujeres vacations. Off the yucatan peninsula, tourists snorkel with whale sharks.
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