For lovers of sharks, there are a few places in the world whose names inspire gasps of awe, but Guadalupe Island reigns supreme among them! For generations inspired by the movie "Jaws", "The Shallows", "The Meg", and a bloody trail of other shark movies, the thought of spending time below water in the company of the ocean's top predator is a dream of epic proportions. Now, that dream can become a breathtaking reality in the waters of Guadalupe.
A liveaboard trip to Guadalupe Island is the ultimate great white shark encounter, offering heart-pounding cage diving just off Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. What makes this adventure extraordinary is its accessibility: both divers and non-divers can experience the thrill, thanks to surface cages (equipped with air hoses) and submersible cages (for scuba enthusiasts). Leave your fins behind - this is about holding your ground as majestic great whites glide within inches of your cage, their power and grace on full display.
What truly sets Guadalupe apart is its unparalleled visibility and the abundance of sharks that patrol its waters. Unlike other global hotspots where murky conditions or fleeting sightings leave divers wanting, Guadalupe delivers consistent, jaw-dropping encounters for liveaboard divers. The result? Your camera will overflow with vivid, frame-worthy shots of these apex predators in their element - a once-in-a-lifetime portfolio of the ocean’s most iconic hunters. [More details on these dive sites: Guadalupe Island].
Liveaboard boats that visit the amazing Pacific Ocean island of Guadalupe do not run classic diving cruises. Rather, your experience here is in shark cages and the purpose of the trip is to see as many great white sharks, face-to-face, as possible.
You do not need to be a diver capable of swimming miles against the current. You won't be covering much distance during your underwater experiences here. You do need to be happy in the cage environment and happy seeing enormous predators within touching distance!
The Guadalupe diving season is from August through October, when sea temperatures are 66 to 72°F (19-22°C) and visibility is good (regularly 100+ ft (30+m).
However, the marine park is currently and indefinitely closed by the Mexican authorities.
Guadalupe Island liveaboards depart in the evening from San Diego in the USA or in the morning from Ensenada, Mexico. San Diego is connected throughout North America by United and US Airways, and with the UK via British Airways. Ensenada near Tijuana, is connected with AeroMexico from Los Angeles, New York and many other US cities, as well as international flights via Mexico City from London, Madrid and Paris. Most trips are for between 4 or 5 nights' duration. More information on: How to get to Mexico.
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