Whaleshark trip week of July 18-26?

[scubawife]

I know someone who went to Holbox a couple weeks ago for a whole week. They ended up boating to the area around Isla Contoy... and had 30-50 sharks every day. Would have been much easier travel wise to stay in Isla Mujeres (and they could have gotten in some diving and other activities on the days they didn't go on the whaleshark trips) I've heard that some of the Holbox boats are going out of Punta Sam this year (close to Cancun).

To whalesharks seem to be further south and east this year and big numbers. From what I've been hearing and the photos and video I've seen so far, it looks like it would be an amazing year to do the trip. Water seems bluer then in recent years too.

 

[DandyDon]

I'm sure the details vary year to year.

 

[Prop Joe]

Here you go:
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/mexico/295925-whale-shark-trip-july-18th.html#post4581569

Posted in the Mexico Section. Fire away with questions everyone... I'll answer what I can.

Joe

 

[1KWIK_69]

I know someone who went to Holbox a couple weeks ago for a whole week. They ended up boating to the area around Isla Contoy... and had 30-50 sharks every day. Would have been much easier travel wise to stay in Isla Mujeres (and they could have gotten in some diving and other activities on the days they didn't go on the whaleshark trips) I've heard that some of the Holbox boats are going out of Punta Sam this year (close to Cancun).

To whalesharks seem to be further south and east this year and big numbers. From what I've been hearing and the photos and video I've seen so far, it looks like it would be an amazing year to do the trip. Water seems bluer then in recent years too.

I think the Eco Colors boat we were on out of Punta Sam will go anywhere between Holbox and Contoy depending on where the sharks are. After talking with a dive buddy that went to Holbox on the same day we saw them near contoy, I believe the vis is much better by Contoy. I could clearly see a group of five mantas that were at least 20 or 30 feet below me while I was chasing one of the whale sharks. DiverG's pics, and mine once I have time to post them will show you how good the vis was.

 

[1KWIK_69]

Better late than never. Here are some of my whaleshark pics from our July 22nd adventure!