Scuba diving with the legendary Great White Sharks at Guadalupe Island off the coast of Mexico is an exhilarating experience. Guadalupe Island is renowned for its clear blue waters with visibility of 100-150 feet, making it an ideal location for shark viewing. The island is home to at least 366 individually identified sharks, and the best time to visit for shark cage diving is from August through November.
However, as of the current date, Guadalupe Island is temporarily closed for tourism and great white shark diving due to action by the Government of Mexico. In the meantime, there are other destinations for shark encounters, such as Socorro Giant Mantas and Sharks and Cocos, Island of the Sharks.
When preparing for a dive, it’s important to consider several factors. You should decide what kind of sharks you want to see, where in the world you want to dive, whether you want to go cage diving or in open water, and how you feel about dives where the sharks are fed. You should also ensure you’re ready to dive with sharks by running through a checklist and preparing appropriate equipment.
Cage diving at Guadalupe Island is an adventure for everyone, from certified shark divers to non-divers, as no diving certification is required. The experience involves observing the great whites from the safety of an underwater enclosure or cage, promoting safe and passive encounters.
Travel arrangements to Guadalupe Island typically involve joining a vessel in San Diego, which then departs directly to the island. The crossing takes approximately eighteen hours, and upon arrival, shark diving operations begin immediately.
Please note that due to the temporary closure of Guadalupe Island, it’s recommended to stay updated on the latest news and special offers for when the island reopens.
