2011 Belize Whale Shark Dive Groups

[Symphony Travel]

Whale Shark Diving 2011

7 Night Packages From $2500.00
Group Size 8-12

Package Includes:

• 3 Days Whale Shark Diving – 6 Dives
• 2 Days Barrier Reef Diving – 6 Dives
• 1 Full Day Inland Tour
• 7 Nights at Chabil Mar Resort
• Welcome Cocktail Party
• Daily Breakfast
• Lunch Included on all Dive & Tour Days
• 1 Group Dinner
• Round Trip Air to Placencia from Belize City
• Round Trip Hotel Transfers
• Tanks, Weights, Entrance Fees, & Taxes
• Seafront Upgrade Available at Extra Charge
• May Choose Dates Based on Availability
• Group Leader Special Pricing- Call for Details

Pricing Per Person:
$2850 - 1 Bedroom Double Occupancy
$3250 - 2 Bedroom Double Occupancy
$2850 - 2 Bedroom Triple Occupancy
$2500 - 2 Bedroom Quad Occupancy


Best Dates for Whale Shark Diving
March 16th - March 26th
April 15th - April 25th
May 14th - May 24th
June 13th - June 23rd

Recommended 7 Night Package Dates
March 19th - 26th
April 16th- 23rd
May 14th -21st
June 18th -25th

Diving
The Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve near Placencia, Belize, is a spawning aggregation site for cubera, mutton and dog snapper. This spawning occurs around the full moon from March to June each year and attracts Whale Sharks to the area. Whale sharks are the largest fish in the ocean and reach up to 60 feet in length. Here divers get a rare opportunity to swim along with these magnificent and gentle creatures.

Placencia Village
Placencia, a small fishing village on the tip of a 16 mile peninsula in Southern Belize, is the perfect base for Whale Shark excursions. White sand beaches, beach bars, eateries, and eclectic shops provide an authentic Belizean experience.

Belize
Dive into the crystal clear Caribbean waters of Belize and explore the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere. Home to 3 of the 4 Caribbean Atolls, including the world famous Blue Hole, Belize is the perfect spot for your next scuba diving vacation.

Belize is an English speaking country located between Mexico and Guatemala on the Western Caribbean Coast. Boasting lush tropical rainforests, pristine reef systems, spectacular wildlife, and ancient Maya Temples, Belize truly is Mother Natures Best Kept Secret.

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[R/R]

Hello,

This looks like an interesting trip. Is there availability for 3 divers the week of May 14th thru May 21st?

Rhonda

 

[Symphony Travel]

Hi Rhonda,

Thanks so much for your interest. This particular package was designed for pre-formed groups of 8 or more with special discounts for the group leader.

If you would like, I can quote a similar individual package for 3 people? Also, if you frequent a particular dive shop, I can send them a brochure and the package info. Perhaps the dive manager might want to lead the group?

Thanks,
Kristy
symphonytravel.com

 

[DandyDon]

Looks like a great trip. Do you scuba or snorkel with the Whale Sharks?

 

[diversteve]

It would be a really deep snorkel - they're at around 80' off Gladden Spit.

 

[DandyDon]

It would be a really deep snorkel - they're at around 80' off Gladden Spit.

Would a straight answer be scuba with them at 80 ft?

Got any idea why they're that deep?

 

[diversteve]

Copied from Avadon Divers website:

Directly east of Placencia at Gladden Spit, over 25 species of fish gather to spawn during the full moon periods in the springtime. A large snapper referred to as black or cubera snapper gather to spawn as well. It is the spawn from this particular snapper that the whale sharks come here to feed on. This is the only site in the world where you can witness large schools of courting snapper and whale sharks while diving. These gentle giants swim from the deep blue up over a wall's edge that tops at about 150 feet. Here is where the massive schools of snapper stretch across the top of this deep wall occasionally spiraling up to 80 and 100 feet. This is a blue water dive with the bottom far below you and sometimes not visible at all.

One thing I found out today is that they also do snorkel out there - the Whalesharks do possibly surface feed in the area.

The thread title seems to imply diving.

 

[DandyDon]

Now I understand. Nice to see the difference. Ok, scuba with Dominoes in Belize in some cases, cool.