The Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) is one of the few places in the world you can swim with Whale Sharks. The Whale Shark is the largest fish in the ocean. It is a filter-eater, meaning it has no real teeth. It eats plankton and krill. People are not on its menu, neither are fish, nor just about anything larger than food the size of a pin head. Visitors tothe lower Baja peninsula, to Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo, Los Barriles, and La Paz, Mexico, have the opportunity to swim with these gentle giants.
Swimming alongside a Whale Shark is a rare and wonderful experience. There is something magical about being up-close and personal with one of these massive creatures. The season forSwimming with Whale Sharks, for both private charters and public excursions, officially begins the first of November and runs through April, but this year the whale sharks have already arrived.
Island Catis the premier provider for swimming with whale sharks. In four years of running this excursion they have NEVER missed finding them during the season and everyone who wants to swim with them is encouraged, and assisted, in doing so.Island Cat provides the highest rated tours in the Baja.
Island Cat is a superb sailing catamaran providing ALL INCLUSIVE private charters and excursions to remote coves and beaches on the inside Sea of Cortez; the area famously known as the “Aquarium of the World.” According to Nature.org, this is the second most biologically diverse marine environment on the planet. Over and over again, guests disembarking claim their experience on Island Cat was the Adventure of a Lifetime.
Private charters and public excursions include outstanding chef-prepared organic meals on a stable, spacious catamaran with a skilled and educated crew. Local farm fresh vegetables and fruits are delivered daily. A marine biologist acts as hostess and snorkel leader. Everything is provided, snorkel gear, kayaks, paddle boards, one or more assistant dive boats for landing on deserted beaches and getting guests up close and personal to aquatic sea life in its natural environment. Bottled water, beer, sodas, snacks of varying kinds, along with an open bar, private bathrooms, freshly laundered towels, and private showers are all included.
An all-day adventure begins early morning with your personal ground transportation to the boat, including video and refreshments. The late afternoon return trip stops at the Hotel California, the location made famous by the Eagles musical group.
For more information, or to book a tour, go to: www.BajaWhaleShark.com. You can call 541-325-7369 or email: IslandCatBaja@gmail.com