Whale Shark Diving
TOURS
Belize Whale Shark Diving Tours
During the spring months of March, April, May, and June, Belize is the natural feeding ground to the enormous migratory whale sharks along the Gladden Spit near Placencia.
Belize Whale Shark Dive
Dive along these gentle giants that are as large as 30-feet! It’s surely the diving experience of a lifetime. This two-tank whale shark dive at Gladden Spit is led by trained guides to ensure your safety and the safety of the whale sharks.
This tour can be purchased as an a la carte tour. Kindly review our tour policies, which are listed on our policies page.
Level & Requirements: Advanced. Whale shark season only occurs during March, April, May and June and it is not guaranteed that you will see whale sharks. Scuba Divers must be Advanced Open Water Certified from a reputable SCUBA association, in good health, and have dived within the last 12 months. You might be prompted to do a refresher dive where the dive master will monitor your abilities and how your body reacts while diving in deeper water. He/she will then determine if you are able to participate in this dive.
Departure Time: 6:00am (approximately)
Return Time: 5:00pm (approximately)
Travel Time: 26 nautical miles from Placencia. Approximately 1 hour and 30 minute boat ride each way
What to bring: dive certification card, reef safe sunscreen, hat, swim/dive wear, underwater camera, water bottles, and power/granola bars
What’s included: All the equipment you need for this Belize dive tour is provided and includes mask, snorkel, fins and full dive equipment (except dive computers). However, we do strongly recommend getting your own personal items such as masks, fins and snorkel for fit and comfort. Also included is Belizean-style lunch with juice, bottled water, beach towels, and all taxes & fees.
Tour Pricing & Availability:
Dive tours and courses are contracted out by a third party dive operator and can be scheduled at the resort with our front desk with at least one week notice required. Costs for Belize dive tours and courses vary depending on the dive site, minimum number of divers required, and rental equipment needed. Our front desk will work closely with you and the third party operator to ensure a smooth Belize dive experience.