I heard from a dive instructor in the US that we may need a permit from Friends of Nature to snorkel or sail in the vicinity of whale sharks. Is this correct??? We're heading down May 1st and will be sailing Southern Belize waters

Great question - I don't know - I'll see if I can spot Billy Leslie today and I'll ask him. He is the head of the tour guide association.

From my understanding that is correct, you can contact Friends of Nature through www.friendsofnaturebelize.org

Thanks Amanda, that would be great!

Does anyone have suggestions for whale shark snorkel/dive trips in april