If you are looking for the
thrill of a lifetime, find a tour operator that offers the opportunity
to snorkel with whale sharks and you will not be disappointed. Whale
sharks are not sharks at all, rather they are huge, docile and slow
swimming whales that frequent certain warm waters and that often allow
divers and snorkelers to swim besides them. Whale sharks can grow up to
40+ feet, and their huge size and docile demeanor make swimming
alongside them an incredible experience.
Some areas that are regularly
frequented by Whale Sharks include
Belize, the Philippines, certain parts of the African coast,
Australia as well
as the Sea of Cortez (Baja California). Some tour operators offer
entire trips that focus on finding and diving with whale sharks,
while in certain locations day trips to snorkel with the sharks are
available. Seeing
whale sharks depends on the time of the year, as they may only be in
certain locations for a month or so each year.
Snorkeling can be a
dangerous activity - never snorkel alone & check local conditions before
you hit the water.
