Departure Time:10:00 AM Approx. Return Time: 5:00 PM Number of Dives:Two Food/Drinks: Snack, Juice & Water Minimum Number of Divers: 8 Snorklers: No What to Bring: Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses,
wetsuit (available at dive shop), camera & candy/power bars.
On the Southern Barrier reef just over one hour from Hamanasi is Gladden Spit, where the largest fish in the sea, whale sharks, come during the week of the full moon in April, May and June. This special place has a steep sandy bank pushing out into very deep sea. On an ordinary day one can see large schools of jacks or snappers and visibility is well over 100 feet. But during the full moon phases in April, May and June of each year Gladden Spit has no ordinary days. Each year during the full moon Mutton and Cuberra snapper spawn here. The giant whale sharks come from far away to feed on the spawn. It is common on this dive to see schools of snapper in the thousands with whale sharks passing through them. Divers will likely see these majestic creatures very close but they are not allowed to chase, ride, touch or otherwise disturb the Whale Sharks. These dives are very popular. Book your vacation in advance to see Whale Sharks with Hamanasi! All participants are required to complete a whale shark release form.
