Diving with Belize's Whale Sharks

They are the largest fish in the world: whale sharks. Despite their confusing name, whale sharks are not mammals, but in fact, sharks. These huge creatures feed mainly on plankton and other small marine life by sucking enormous amounts of water into their large mouths and filtering organisms out. Because of their non-agressive nature, whale sharks are favorite subjects for scuba divers to watch and photograph.

In Belize during the spring months, whale sharks congregate in the Gladden Spit area to take advantage of the snapper spawning. This usually occurs around the full moon, and because it is a fairly predictable event, divers come from all over the world to see these giants.

Isla Marisol Resort, part of our Belize Resort Adventures program, offers trips on select dates in April and May to the Gladden Spit area for certified scuba divers.

Isla Marisol Resort is a located on a pristine and secluded palm-studded island on Glover's Atoll in Belize. It is one of the most spectacular, untouched reef systems in the Caribbean and a UN World Heritage Site. This private island is located some 30 miles from the mainland and offers world-class scuba diving that is virtually unparalleled in the Caribbean. Because of the atoll's protected status, grouper, moray, colorful trigger fish and large parrot fish abound. Enjoy encounters with dolphins, eagle rays and sea turtles. Incredible wall diving is a stone's throw from the resort, with a 2,000-foot wall right in front. Snorkel or dive on guided trips around the 80-square-mile atoll, or in the crystal clear lagoon within the resort. Other activities include kayaking and excellent fly-fishing and trolling.

Join us this spring for spectacular whale shark diving!