It is said that Jacques Cousteau only saw 3 Whale Sharks during his lifetime.  On the trip in August of 2008, the group saw 4!  Both Jill and I enjoyed the atmosphere and the hospitality at Deep Blue Resort, but most of all we enjoyed seeing and snorkeling with the Whale Sharks.  We enjoyed the experience so much that we have organized a return trip in 2010 during the Whale Shark Research Project Week of  April 10-17, 2010.

This is a week of diving and snorkeling with the Whale Sharks.  During a four week period from the middle of March to the middle of April is prime whale shark season in Utila which brings Whale Shark researchers from all over the world to Utila.  The resort limits the number of rooms available providing space to these researchers.  Having these researchers at the resort in an additional bonus because in the evenings the researchers give talks on Whale Sharks research making this not only a fun filled week, but also a very educational week.

Since the resort limits the number of guest to 12 during these weeks as the other rooms are used by researchers and video/photography people, there are only 12 available spaces (6 rooms).  

1. A deposit of $300 will guarantee your spot for this week of diving and Whale Shark education.

2. Balance is due by January 10, 2010. Payments can be made at any time prior to the due date.

3.  You are responsible for obtaining your own round trip airfare to Roatan from where a round trip charter flight to Utila (at an additional cost of approximately $200 with cost to be finalized at a later date) will be organized. The ability to arrange your own airfare will allow those of you who want to use miles to do so and/or gives you plenty of time to secure the best airfare.  If you need assistance in obtaining transportation to Roatan, please let me know. There are several alternate ways of getting to Roatan from the United States going thru the Honduran mainland or direct to Roatan of which more information can be provided upon request.

4.  If you sign up as a single and do not have a roommate, you must be prepared to pay the single occupancy price if you cannot find yourself a roommate or if there is not another single who signs up looking for a roommate.