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Gladden Spit, off Placencia · Every March to June
Whale sharks at Gladden Spit
Whale sharks arrive on the full moon to feed on snapper spawn along the Belize reef drop-off.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Placencia or Belize City for March 15 to June 15, 2027, round trips of 4 to 8 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Trips are late afternoon into dusk, when the spawning happens.
- Only licensed operators may enter the marine reserve, and numbers are capped.
- Placencia has a small airstrip with hops from Belize City; by road it is about three hours from BZE.
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