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This tour takes you out by boat off the coast of Puerto Princesa to snorkel with whale sharks. The crew receives the latest sighting locations from local fishermen to guide the search, and when a whale shark is spotted, you'll enter the water following your expert guide's instructions and swim alongside it at a respectful distance. You'll also learn about whale sharks and the marine ecosystem. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a picnic lunch, and mask, snorkel and fins are included.
After pickup from your hotel in Puerto Princesa City, travel by car for about 45 minutes to Puerto Princesa Baywalk Wharf. Listen to a safety briefing for about 30 minutes, then board the boat and head out to sea in search of whale sharks. The tour is led by an English-speaking guide.
The crew works with local fishermen, who share the latest locations where whale sharks have been sighted. Enjoy a comfortable boat ride while looking for marine wildlife, and learn about the role whale sharks play in the marine ecosystem.
When a whale shark is spotted, get in the water and snorkel with it in its natural environment. Keep a little distance as you watch it glide gracefully through the clear water. An expert guide will assist you, and snorkeling gear is available on board.
A picnic lunch is served during the tour. At the end of the day, you'll return to Puerto Princesa City, where the tour ends.
※ Whale sharks are wild animals living freely in their natural habitat, so sightings are not guaranteed. They are not lured with food or bait.
※ The tour may be canceled if sea or weather conditions are deemed unsafe.
Meeting point :
Puerto Princesa hotel pickup
Meeting point information:
Pickup takes place at the hotel or designated pickup point you selected when booking. Please check the voucher provided after your booking is confirmed for the exact pickup location and time. The driver will not wait more than 5 minutes past the scheduled pickup time, so please wait in the hotel lobby from 10 minutes before.