Whale Shark Encounter
- 24 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience the rare thrill of swimming alongside wild whale sharks in their natural habitat—an unforgettable encounter guided by respect for marine life. Your ethical approach means no feeding, no touching, and no chasing, allowing these gentle giants to behave naturally while you observe them responsibly. With expert local guides, beautiful open waters, and a focus on conservation, this is more than just a tour—it’s a meaningful wildlife experience you can feel good about booking.
Inclusions
What's included
- Spotter's fee
- Roundtrip hotel pick up and drop-off
- Licensed Tourist Boats
- Lunch
- English Speaking Guide
- Mask, snorkels, and fins
- Insurance
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 6 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- For guests that will be pick up from hotel, the driver will have their names to be called in the frontdesk to let them know that pick up is ready.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 16 travellers
- Operated by
- Puerto Princesa Dolphin and Whales
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Philippines, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 50% below the median of the 398 experiences we list in Philippines, outside the cities.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 87 of 398.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.












