ConchyJoe
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We are going to Roatan in April for a week, staying and diving in West Bay.
Are there any areas known for Whale Sharks?
Are there any areas known for Whale Sharks?
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April is the optimum time - on Utila...
OK But lets talk them honestly, what are the probabilities even for those that visit Utila during the season? What are the probabilities for someone visiting Utila for a few hours on a day trip? Sure, some people spot them year round but Utila is hardly the shark schooling mecca that it is made out to be by a few promoters. If whale sharks are the main focus there are many places with much better probabilities of seeing themLet's talk probabilities.
Do they dive at Isla Mujeres? IDK, but I thought it was snorkel only. I've read posts from several people who've been diving off Utila when that big shadow goes over their heads...so at least that's a possibility. Roatan also for that matter - just not as frequently. So either everybody who dives Roatan is keeping a big secret or Utila is better...staying and diving
Why not save the whole expense and drive downtown to the Aquarium? I'm willing to go out on a limb and say that you'd probably have a 100% chance of diving with them there. Even Utila won't allow that.Totally agree with RTB. For the $700 someone is going to charge me to go over there, I can save that money and spend at on airfare AND hotel to go to Isla Mujeres. And have a significantly better chance..