If you live your life like me where your motto is "life is either a dating adventure or nothing at all," then this experience is 110% for you!!
We were picked up from our hotel early and on time! We picked up a few others before heading to Isla de Mujeres were our boat awaited. At the dock we were given wet suits, fins, mask and snorkel. We ventured out early to find a group of whale sharks and luckily after 45 minutes our captain had gotten a radio'd that there was a close sighting! When we arrived there must have been two other boats and a family (and maybe some friends) of about 15 whale sharks! It was amazing!
When our guide asked who wanted to go first, I enthusiastically volunteered my husband and I to go first (only two people can go at a time with a guide). We jumped in the water and had a whale shark within about 15 feet from us. Although whale sharks are "slow" when thy are eating, they are fast compared to us swimming against the current so be sure to be quick! Luckily I was able to swim side-by-side with a couple of whale sharks for what seemed to be like 3-5 minutes before I was called to come out. Luckily since we were one of the first boats there, we were able to swim with the gentle giants 3 times!!
That day the current was really rocky and my husband and a couple of others on our tour got sea sick. Remember that when you are sitting like a duck in the water while others are venturing out with the whale sharks the boat will move and rock so be sure to take motion sickness pills like Dramamine an hour before going out on the water... trust me that you will be happy that you did!!
After about 1.5 swimming with the whale sharks (of course after taking turns), we sped back to Isla de Mujeres. We docked at a beach for a ceviche and sand which lunch (ceviche was yummy!). The beach was absolutely beautiful with turquoise, blue crystal clear waters! It was the perfect stop for a recharge and relaxation after chasing whale sharks.
This experience is only for the adventurous heart and good swimmers! Have no fear, this whale sharks are gentle when they are near!!
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