Bull Shark Tour
Experience the thrill of a lifetime with our Bull Shark tour, where you’ll witness the incredible migration through Playa del Carmen of these intriguing creatures. As pregnant bull sharks make their way to safer waters to have their young, you’ll have the unique opportunity to observe the beauty of these sharks up close. Saving Our Sharks and the Shark ID program, local marine conservation organizations, ensure that every aspect of this dive follows the highest safety, ecological, and educational standards. Don't miss your chance to connect with nature in a whole new way on this heart-pounding adventure!
Bull Shark Tour
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Bull Shark Season: November to February
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Minimum age: 15 years old
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Maximum Divers per Boat: 8
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Prerequisites:
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Open Water Diver certification or higher
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A minimum of 25 logged dives
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Dives within 6 months or a refresher course
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Number of Dives: 1
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Check-in:
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10:30 AM at the dive shop - morning dive.
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02:30 PM at the dive shop - afternoon dive
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Estimated Time: 2 hours
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Depth of Dive: 75 feet/24 meters for approx 35 minutes
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2 guides per group
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1 Shark handler that feeds the sharks
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1 Safety diver monitoring divers
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Dive briefing with safety procedures
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No brightly colored gear
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Full wetsuit
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Baited dive
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Meets animal welfare guidelines
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Bull Shark ID program
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Guidelines for divers to hold on to
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Cameras
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No flash photography
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No selfie-sticks
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Disturbs the sharks and can be mistaken for food
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Tanks and weights (Nitrox available at an additional cost and paid directly at the dive shop)
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Water on the boat
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Marine park fee is not included (paid directly at the dive shop)
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Ferry transportation is not included
Ferry Schedules and Rates: Xcaret Ultramar Winjet
Important Note: Bull Sharks are of a curious nature, and it is typical to see a large number of them. However, it's important to understand this is not an aquarium dive, and sightings are not 100% guaranteed.
