Guadalupe is not your usual diving destination – it is one of the world’s most outstanding great white shark cage-diving destinations. The two main reasons for such an illustrious title are the unprecedented large number of great whites in the area and the crystal clear blue waters that open a window onto the unparalleled view of the ocean below. The volcanic island of Guadalupe lies about 240km off the west coast of Baja Peninsula in the Pacific Ocean. It measures 35km in length and 9.5km in width and is made up of volcanic ridges. The island boasts a rugged landscape, its southern part completely barren and its northern part embalmed with fertile valleys. Guadalupe became a nature conservancy in 1928, making it one of the oldest ones in Mexico. Since 2005 it has been enjoying the important status of a biosphere reserve.
Cage diving with great white sharks is a once-in-a-lifetime (more, if you are lucky) experience. You will descend into the crystal clear waters in one of the 4 cages we use on Cassiopeia. If you are faint of heart, your cage will stay at the water surface, and if you are the adventurous type, you will submerge to about 10 metres. You will be able to enjoy the thrill of these great creatures with 2-3 other divers in one cage for as long as 30-45 minutes. Excellent visibility will give you a chance to see dozens of these predators at once, many of which will grow to be as long as 7 metres!
