XELA Expeditions

Shark Drift

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“We are simply here to observe—to exist in their world, on their terms. Our approach is one of deep respect. Every encounter is dictated by the animals around us.”

— Alexandre Carrier

Owner of XELA Expeditions

the hammerhead shark experts

XELA Expeditions is the only shark snorkeling operation in West Palm Beach, FL, specializing in critically endangered great hammerhead sharks.

Our hands-off approach minimizes habituation by keeping encounters natural, while yielding the best success rates in snorkeling with elusive shark species.

I have been out with most shark companies in the Jupiter/West Palm beach area; XELA provides a unique experience. My daytime dive we had bulls and a hammer! You truly never know what the ocean will gift you when you go out. We got a nighttime TIGER SHARK. Absolutely EPIC!!

Zach Brunner ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

It was my first time snorkeling with sharks and I went in thinking it would be this adrenaline rush but it was quite the opposite, it was so peaceful and relaxing. It was so incredible to see such beautiful yet very misunderstood animals in their natural habitat! I felt extremely safe and comfortable with them.

Emi Schoditsch ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

I did my first shark diving tour with XELA Expeditions in March where I had the most amazing trip: I saw not 1 but 2 great hammerheads at the same exact time!

Amber Reyes ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

We saw flying fish, a HUGE turtle, dolphins, and SO MANY SHARKS! Lemons, bull sharks, a great Hammerhead shark, and tiger sharks.

Caterina Russell☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Not only does Alex have this down to a science— you are completely safe out there with him and his crew! We all love to see wildlife & enjoy them at their natural state, that’s exactly what this is. Nothing is forced.

Alexander Huang☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This was a trip of a lifetime!! Got to check 2 species off the top of my bucket list (tiger and hammerhead).

Emma Garland☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

I joined Alex for a night dive and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made. It’s a whole different experience at night. The shark action was amazing, we had a bunch of bull sharks that stuck around the whole time!

Dakota Ridzik☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Alex and his crew are the definition of professional. Highly experienced, world-class safety protocols and a depth of knowledge you won't find anywhere else in Florida.

Kevin Feeley☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Forget all the more commercial guides and experience the ocean and sharks the way you should—super naturally. My night dive was just magical. It was my first time ever doing anything like this and instead of being scared I was literally in awe the entire time. Alex is literally the shark whisperer. An experience of a lifetime!

Drew T☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

After going with them several times I will no longer dive with anyone else in South Florida. Alex is the man and I have always felt safe when in the water with him.

Tredd Smith☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

I've been on shark dives all over the world and Alex and his team at XELA are in a league of their own. The dude is a shark whisperer—he knows how to bring in a surprising variety of species and put them at ease around divers. His shark knowledge and experience are vast, keeping us more than safe in the water (even when some massive tigers and hammerheads have rolled in).

John Rawley☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆