Mpm013160,
Belize and Utila would be the best plasces for Whale Shark diving during MArch.
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Belize
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Whale Shark watching in Belize
From about 3 days before the full moon to 3 days after last quarter
moon during the months of March to June, Whale Sharks can found be in
the waters of southern Belize. Many fish spawn along the reef at this
time, and Whale Sharks come from great distances to feed upon the eggs
& larvae.
Belize Diving Central offers special packages for Whale Shark watching.
Deeper Blue
http://www.deeperblue.net/newsfull.php/1007
Placencia in Belize
?Every year during the months of March, April, May & June, whale
sharks migrate to an area off the beautiful shores of Placencia in
Belize called the Gladden Cut.
With the introduction of scuba diving to the area in recent years, it
has been discovered that the migration is indeed dozens of sharks.
Today this migration is the most popular diving attraction in
Placencia with divers visiting from all over the world.?
WHALE SHARK DIVING PACKAGES
(Effective from March 12, 2006 to June 19, 2006)
Pricing and information here:
http://www.belizetravelcentral.com/whaleshark.html
?Brian Young, Dive Instructor and owner of the Sea Horse Dive Shop has
gained international recognition due to his expertise and knowledge of
these magnificent waters. Brian is the founder of the "Whale Shark
Expeditions" in Placencia. He and his trained dive instructors keep
logs of the Whale Shark yearly migrations. Scuba diving with these
gentle giants is a thrill divers can't afford to miss.?
http://www.belizetravelcentral.com/diveplacencia.html
Accomodations:
Zeboz, The Placencia Hotel"
?Zeboz Caribbean Resort is a new luxury resort located on the
Placencia Peninsula just north of the Placencia Village. The resort is
on nine acres with 1000 feet of white sandy beaches. Zeboz opened this
past November with 32 duplex villas, a gourmet restaurant with a
private wine cellar, an infinity pool that is the finest in the
country, where vacationers can swim up to a full menu palapa bar that
overlooks the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Bicycles, ocean kayaks, fishing
off the pier, and much more are available as well as a sea spa that
will pamper you during your stay at Zeboz. Each villa has Jacuzzi
tubs, air conditioning in the living rooms and bedrooms, cable TV,
hand made furniture from Belize,?
http://www.belizetravelcentral.com/zeboz.html
Turtle Inn
?Blancaneaux Turtle Inn is now one of the most unique and magnificent
resorts on the Placencia, Peninsula.?
http://www.belizetravelcentral.com/blxturtleinn.html
Robert's Grove
?The Inn At Robert's Grove is home to three great pools and a very
popular beachside bar. Nestled on 22 lush acres, the Hacienda-style
Inn is situated on the finest white sand beach of Placencia and is in
a unique position for offering its guests a vast array of Belize?s
most sought after activities and adventures?
http://www.belizetravelcentral.com/robertsgrove.html
Rum Point Inn
Rum Point Inn is another property that brings luxury and class to the
Placencia Peninsula.
http://www.belizetravelcentral.com/rumpoint.html
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Isla Marisol Resort - Private Island
Isla Marisol Resort offers beach combing, diving, and fishing
vacations at our private island
If you are planning a dive trip with whale sharks in mind, the best
times to do so in 2006 are March 11 - 18, April 8 - 15, May 6 - 13 and
June 3 - 10.
These are the exact dates for the full moon. It is said that three
days before and 7 to 10 day after is the best time to see these
majestic creatures. Trips are weather dependent.
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Isla Marisol Is offering One Week Whale Shark Dive package for the following Dates:
March:
Saturday 11th ? Saturday 18th
Saturday 18th ? Saturday 25th
http://www.islamarisolresort.com/dive-whalesharks.php
Isla Marisol Resort
Office Hours 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday- Friday
Phone/Fax/office 011-501-520-2056 :
Reservations 011-501-824-2538
Cell/office 011-501-610-4204
Cell/remote 011-501-615-1485
P.O. Box 10,
Dangriga Town Stann Creek, Belize C.A.
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Whaleshark Diving & Snorkeling
It is possible to spot whale sharks anytime March through June. Yet
the optimum dates for Whale Shark sightings in 2006 are:
Mar 11 - 17 (Full Moon = Mar 14 2006)
Apr 10 - 16 (Full Moon = Apr 13 2006)
May 10 - 16 (Full Moon May 13 2006)
Jun 8 - 14 (Full Moon = Jun11 2006)
http://www.belizespecialists.com/Whaleshark.htm
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UTILA
Utila is famous for divers encountering the Whale Shark migrating
through the waters of Utila in the months of March-April.
http://www.aboututila.com/
?Although more frequent in the months March-April and
August-September, the Whale Shark is regularly sighted around the
Island of Utila and unlike dolphins or other fish which tend to school
or travel in pods, are usually solitary. That said, it is not uncommon
for 5 or more singular Whale Sharks to be sighted in a single day
along the northern shores of Utila. The tropical island of Utila is
reckoned by some to be home to an annual rendezvous of these
presumably migratory creatures who have been recorded traveling over
8,000 miles.?
http://www.aboututila.com/ScubaInfo/Whale-Sharks/Whale-Shark-Utila.htm
ScubaBoard is an online scuba diving forum community where you can
join over 50,000 divers from around the world discussing all things
related to Scuba Diving
Scuba Board gives good references for Utila.
?I was in Utila the first week of april and was lucky enough to
snorkel with a whale shark (it was unforgettable!). From what I've
heard, Utila is a very good place to see whale sharks (we have seen
just one in a 9 day diving --you have to go dive on the north side to
see them) and your best chances are from february to may so the season
is ending soon.
I have dived with both deep blue divers (Louis is a great DM!) and
BICD and they were both very good.?
http://www.scubaboard.com/archive/index.php/t-83185.html
Hotels & Accommodations
Deep Blue Resort
Deep Blue Resort Utila is a 5 Star Gold Palm PADI Resort and an all
inclusive scuba diving vacation venue.
http://www.deepblueutila.com/resort.htm
Whale Sharks
http://www.deepblueutila.com/Whale_Sharks.htm
Resort and Packages and Rates
http://www.deepblueutila.com/Resort%20Rates.htm
Review
Diving Utila with Deep Blue
Report Date: 20-Mar-2005
?I was interested in Utila and sent of several e-mails to places down
there and received a quick response from Deep Blue Resort which ended
up being the place that I stayed. I have to say that this was one of
the best trips that I have been on in the Caribbean. The resort is
fairly new and is in a beautiful setting on the beach?
?The highlight of the trip was the Whale Sharks. Each day we would do
our morning dive and then during our surface interval we would go
looking for Whale Sharks. On Monday we hit the jack pot. We sighted
several sharks and had the opportunity to swim with a couple. One of
them so close that we could have reached out and touched it, of course
touching is not allowed and all of our group were very respectful of
that. What an amazing experience to swim with these gentle giants.??
?Although Deep Blue is a higher end resort especially compared to most
of the accommodations on the island, their pricing structure is very
reasonable for what you get, the personal service and quality of
diving is worth every penny.?
http://www.aboututila.com/Reviews/Jim-Willoughby/Utila-Travel-Report.htm
The Whale Shark Research Project
http://www.utilawhalesharkresearch.com/
Whale Shark Research Project 2006
March 25th to April 1st
April 1st to 8th
April 8th to 15th
April 15th to 22nd
http://www.utilawhalesharkresearch.com/NewPage2.html
Other Utila Accommodations
You will not find International (or even National) Hotel Chains or
brands in Utila. Almost all accommodations, resorts and hotels are
owned and operated by local Utila families or people living here in
Utila.
http://www.aboututila.com/AccomInfo/Index.htm
Laguna Beach Resort
http://www.utila.com/
Utila Lodge
http://www.utilalodge.com/
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I hope the information provided is helpful!
Best regards,
Bobbie7 |
