Diving with alligators

[jejton]

Anyone intentionally do it? I figure if there are shark dives, why aren't there any guided alligator dives? I'm sure there are some clear, diveable waters inhabited by alligators.

 

[Raphus]

In cuba u can dive with cuban crocodile. But its not possible to go very close.

Shark dives are fine, but alligators? No thanks

 

[Compressor]

No thanks. I'll rather dive with reef fish.

 

[gwklein]

You can snorkel with American Croc at Mexico's Chinchorro Banks. XTC in Xcalak offers guided trips.
Croc Encounters - Crocs - XTC Dive Center

 

[Sifossifoco]

Jim Abernethy also offers crocodile diving expeditions:
Croc Expedition | Jim Abernethy's Scuba Adventures
I only have experience of shark diving with Jim, but I would highly recommend his expeditions.

 

[CuzzA]

Anyone intentionally do it? I figure if there are shark dives, why aren't there any guided alligator dives? I'm sure there are some clear, diveable waters inhabited by alligators.

FWIW, though most are scared of humans and unlike most species of sharks, alligators and crocodiles will gladly eat you.

 

[JackOfDiamonds]

No thanks, I'd like to keep all of my limbs for now.

 

[CajunDiva]

Speaking as a Cajun who has no issues diving with sharks:

Alligators??? HELL NO!!!

 

[formernuke]

I love diving with sharks..... gators nope as said above unlike sharks gators like human flesh.

 

[Johnoly]

..why aren't there any guided alligator dives...

I've been diving with Chris Gillette in Florida. He does shark dives with us but he also does very well run, close up gator dives. The pictures are once-in-a-lifetime shots. Chris is a well known award winning and nationally published photographer. He does work for the same dive magazine that I work with also.
https://www.crocodilechris.com/