Whale Shark Encounter

4.8(6)1 dayEnglishBook 12 hours aheadPalawan, Philippines

From

$50

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.

Spotter's fee
Roundtrip hotel pick up and drop-off
Licensed Tourist Boats
Lunch
English Speaking Guide
Mask, snorkels, and fins
Insurance

What you'll do

Visitors can expect an exciting ocean adventure as they head out by boat into th
e beautiful waters of Puerto Princesa in search of the gentle giant whale sharks. Along the way, they’ll enjoy scenic coastal views, fresh sea breeze, and the thrill of spotting marine wildlife in their natural habitat. Once a whale shark is found, guests may have the chance to swim or snorkel nearby while observing these majestic creatures respectfully and safely with guidance from the whale shark interaction guide and crews. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that combines adventure, nature, and unforgettable memories.

Meeting and pickup

49 locations

Pickup details

Guests are picked up from their hotel within a 10 km radius of Puerto Princesa City for free. Their will be extra charges depending on how far their location is. Another option would be to meet up at Robinsons in front of the Jolibee entrance. They just need to provide a Whatsapp number we can contact them about the van details. (Robinsons is part of 10 km radius)

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.

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RedDoorz Plus near Rizal Junction
J. P. Rizal Ave, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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3 EMS Guest House
Paduga St. Sampaloc Rd., San Jose, Philippines
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RedDoorz @ Socrates Road Palawan
Brgy San Pedro 45 Socrates Road, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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ZEN Rooms Manalo St
Manalo Ext., Brgy. Bancao-Bancao, Acacia Tree Garden Hotel, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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Golden Sunn Tourist Inn
3rd Floor Baisa Building, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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OYO 629 Don Pablo Lodge
458 Rizal Avenue, Bancao-Bancao, Philippines
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Palawan-Rose Inn
P.E.O Road, Bancao-Bancao, Philippines
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NiNie's Place
Wescom Road, Valledor 2, Brgy San Miguel, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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Reddoorz Plus near Puerto Princesa City Hall
Purok Magalang, Sta Monica, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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OYO 639 Colors Mansion
1, Kalikasan Village, Bagong Sikat, Near Puerto Princesa Airport, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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RedDoorz @ Wescom Road
Welcome Road, Barangay San Miguel, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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Isabelle Hotel
1 Puerto Princesa North Road, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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Skytel Palawan
National Highway Barangay San Jose Tian Suy Go Road, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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The Funny Lion - Puerto Princesa
F. Ponce de Leon Road, Barangay San Pedro, Philippines
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MBG Travellers Inn
Abueg Sr. Road, Bgy. Bagong Silang, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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D-travelers Inn
Parallel St., Purok Bayanihan, Brgy San Manuel, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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Manuela's Suites
#41 Lagan St., Brgy. Milagrosa, , Puerto Princesa, Puerto Princesa, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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RedDoorz near Puerto Princesa City Coliseum
081 Sunflower Street, Wescom Road, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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RedDoorz @ Infinite Green Pension Palawan
Manalo Extension, Purok Marikit, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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RedDoorz Premium @ Abueg Road Extension
Abueg Ext. Jacana Road, Bancao-Bancao, Philippines
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Alvea Hotel
110 Rizal Ave. Bgy Magkakaibigan, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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RedDoorz Premium At Libis Road Palawan
# 35 Libis Road, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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Bambu Suites Palawan
BM Road, Barangay San Pedro, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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Skytel Palawan
Northroad National Hi-Way Brgy. San Jose, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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Bulwagang Princesa Tourist Inn And Restaurant
South National Highway, San Jose, Philippines
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Earl De Princesa Hotel
Bunkhouse Road, Barangay Sta. Monica Purok Pagkakaisa, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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RedDoorz near Robinsons Puerto Princesa
Barangay San Pedro Lanzanas Road, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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Bambu Suites Palawan
BM Road, Barangay San Pedro, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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Hollywood Hotel Puerto Princesa
Fernandez Street, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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Wjv Inn Resort
Esteban St, Pool Bar, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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Salty Crocodile Resort by RedDoorz
B.M. Rd, Philippines
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OYO 622 Butterfly Totem Guesthouse
1, Bagong Sikat, Bancao-bancao,, Puerto Princesa, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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OYO 553 Ednel’s Pension House
Corner Valencia, Barangay Masipag 62 Manalo Street, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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OYO 565 Hillside Resort
Col R. Gabuco Road, Bagong Sikat, Purok Sandiwa, Barangay Tiniguiban, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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Carpe Diem Villas & Resort
F. Ponce de Leon Road, Barangay San Pedro, Philippines
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Astoria Palawan
Km. 62, North National Highway, Barangay San Rafael, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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Microtel by Wyndham Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Emerald Playa Beach and Nature Park, San Jose, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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OYO 554 Dads Bayview Pension
42 Sandoval St, Near Palawan Catheral, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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RunwayView Traveller's Inn
81 Purok Bagong Lipunan Fundador Road, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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Best Western Plus The Ivywall Hotel
Rizal Avenue Extension, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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Summer Wind Pension
A 1 Medina, Libis Rd, . Brgy. San Pedro,, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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RedDoorz near SM Puerto Princesa
Malvar St. Brg Matahimik, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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Lucky Garden Inn Puerto Princesa
P.E.O Road, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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D' Beach Resort
KM 73 North National Highway, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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Jodie's Place Transient House and Apartment
Mahogany Drive, San Jose, Philippines
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RedDoorz Near Kinabuch Puerto Princesa
Dagumboy St Vicente Compound, Bancao-Bancao, Philippines
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Manuela Suites Puerto Princesa near Airport
41 Lagan St, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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Moonlight lodge
Napocor rd. barangay San manuel, Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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JV Suites by Camella Manors in Puerto Princesa
Camella Manors Verdant Condominium, Philippines
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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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