Puerto Princesa Whale Shark Tour

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Embark on an unforgettable open-ocean adventure and experience the excitement of searching for whale sharks in their natural habitat. This small-group tour, limited to just 10 guests, offers a more personal experience aboard a fast 30ft speedboat, allowing the crew to cover a wider search area during the best morning conditions. Guided by experienced local experts, you'll learn how whale sharks are located before, if conditions allow, enjoying a respectful snorkeling encounter with these gentle giants.

What makes this experience truly special is its commitment to ethical wildlife tourism. Whale sharks are never fed, baited, or chased, ensuring every encounter takes place on the animals' terms while protecting their natural behaviour. With hotel transfers, snorkeling equipment, a freshly prepared local lunch, and the chance to spot dolphins along the way, this tour combines adventure, education, and responsible travel into one of Palawan's most memorable wildlife experiences.

What's Included

Drinking water
Life jackets
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Safety briefing
Snorkeling equipment
Fresh local lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The indicated pickup times are estimated and may vary depending on the final tour arrangements and shared-tour schedule. Your confirmed pickup time frame will be provided one (1) day before the activity, usually in the evening or after dinner.

Final pickup schedules are released once all arrangements for the shared tour have been finalized. Please refer to the confirmed details we send you before your activity for your exact pickup schedule.

Drop-off point
Puerto Princesa City

What to expect

Begin your day with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Puerto Princesa before boarding a speedboat and heading into the open waters of Honda Bay. Accompanied by experienced guides, you'll search for wild whale sharks by observing natural ocean conditions and marine activity. If a whale shark is located, you'll enter the water for a guided, ethical snorkeling encounter while maintaining a respectful distance from the animal. Depending on the conditions, you may also spot wild dolphins before enjoying a freshly prepared local lunch and returning to your hotel in the early afternoon.

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Philippines Divers

Tags

On the Water
Swimming
Small Group
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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