In total, we plunged in the water and
swam with whale sharks on five separate occasions.
Not exact matches
This was a world where ships collided
with schools of
whales and where
sharks were so abundant they would
swim up rivers to prey
on cattle.
Set out
on another morning snorkeling excursion to
swim with the area's resident
whale sharks.
Swim with whale sharks, play
with wild dolphins and explore World Heritage - listed Ningaloo Reef
on Western Australia's coastline.
From Caribbean Reef snorkeling to anchoring
on Playa Norte for a great
swim to the seasonal activity of
swimming with the
whale sharks.
The restaurants are relaxed and child - friendly, and the activities
on offer include
swimming with whale sharks, watching the flamingos at sunset, and taking a glass - bottomed boat tour to see turtles and other exotic aquatic creatures.
On your final day, you'll arrive back into La Paz — and actually get to go
swimming with whale sharks.
Isla Mujeres has many enjoyable activities that range from relaxing
on the beach
with an icy cocktail, to tangling
with a mighty sailfish
on a sport fishing excursion to
swimming with dolphins and
whale sharks.
• Manila — I didn't actually leave my hotel as I had too much work
on and was only there a day • Bohol — to see the tree monkeys • Oslob — to
swim with whale sharks • Banaue — to see the rice terraces
While in Bali, Dr. Dove also met
with the team at Conservation International to talk about our collaboration later this summer, which includes conducting unprecedented full scale health assessments
on free -
swimming whale sharks.
To be honest,
swimming with whale sharks wasn't
on my radar, until I interviewed Amanda Castleman for my Break Into Travel Writing podcast.
Whether it's
swimming with whale sharks, canyoning through caves, or riding
on the top of a jeepney up a winding road, the Philippines is every adventure junkie's dream come true.
Depending
on which location you pick, you might find yourself
swimming with whale sharks or diving inside WWII2 shipwrecks.
There were eleven people
on our boat and we were split into groups of four to take turns
swimming with the
whale sharks.
The personalized «adventure cruising» experience allows guests to choose the day's adventures,
with activities such as
swimming with whale sharks, catching fish and preparing it
with a private chef, or spending the day
on a hidden beach.
Is it
on your travel bucket list to
swim with whale sharks?
Like Jonathan, you too can
swim with whale sharks in Mexico, walk the Great Wall of China and, depending
on how fit you are, run in the London Marathon.
You can also head
on over to Oslob to
swim with whale sharks although there is much controversy to this as many oppose their «domestication» and disruption of their migratory routines.
Swim in lagoons, hike the cactus - covered landscape, and learn to stand - up paddleboard among dolphins and
whale sharks on trips
with ecotourism company Baja Expeditions (two nights from $ 480 per person).
A WWF - supported ecotourism project that focuses
on swimming with whale sharks (while following strict rules to avoid disturbing the animals) has brought a flourishing tourism industry to Donsol, an island town in the Philippines.
You could
swim in underground cenotes and marvel at the beauty of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
on the Mayan Riviera, zipline through Mexico's lush tropical rainforests, experience world class deep - sea fishing in Cabo, go
on a desert safari through the wilds of the Baja Peninsula, dive
with whale sharks off the Pacific coast, the list is endless... The good news is your dedicated Luxury Retreats Concierge will be happy to arrange any activity you wish!
Visit Australia to
swim and snorkel
with whale sharks on Ningaloo Reef.
Deep sea fishing off of Ambergris Caye,
swimming with whale sharks in the Gladden Spit and Silk Caye Marine Reserve, or relaxing
on white sand beaches in the South Water Caye Marine Reserve — these are just a few of ways you can spend your time in this idyllic Caribbean paradise.
Swim with the worlds biggest fish, the giant harmless
whale shark,
on this full day adventure
on Ningaloo Reef which is often described as the experience of a lifetime.
Start the day
with a snorkel
on the reef then out to
swim with a
whale shark once the plane has spotted one.
La Paz offers some unusual highlights, such as
swimming with playful sea lion pups and the chance to see
Whale Sharks (harmless plankton eaters, and the largest fish
on the planet!).
The New York Times highlighted the fact that the «laid - back beach town» of Placencia (the village that serves as the capital of the peninsula) is close to many of the prime locations
on the Belize Barrier Reef, including where scuba divers can
swim with migrating
whale sharks.
On the more peaceful islands of Contoy and Holbox, you can
swim with whale sharks.
You can release baby sea turtles
on the beach, go
swimming with whale sharks, or explore the second largest coral reef in the world.
Additional theme - oriented breaks include educational school trips, morale - enhancing work team tours and, not to forget, marine life - focused observation trips, where we concentrate
on taking you to some of Africa's most pristine coral reefs to
swim with manta rays,
whale sharks and turtles.
There are only a handful of places
on earth where you can regularly
swim with whale sharks, and Ningaloo Reef is regarded as one of the best.
You can play
with wild dolphins at Monkey Mia, enjoy some of Australia's freshest lobster at Cervantes, stay at exclusive safari lodge Sal Salis, and
swim with the largest fish
on earth, the
whale shark.
From
sharks and turtles, to Maori wrasse and manta rays, you can
swim with almost every species that resides
on the Great Barrier Reef, including minke
whales.
My best diving memory:
Swimming with a 25 - foot
whale shark on Cayman Brac in 2013.
Go
on an unforgettable adventure as you
swim with whale sharks as many times as you want.
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On Twitter • Hidden Worlds reservations by phone 888.339.8001 • A more accomplished diver does Hidden Worlds, in About's Adventure Travel • Another great adventure in Cancun and the Riviera Maya, swimming with 40 - foot whale sharks • Where to stay nearby: the luxury all - inclusive, Zoetry Riviera Maya • Or: a deluxe local hotel with romantic jungle cottages, Viceroy Riviera Maya • Official tourism info for the Riviera Ma
On Twitter • Hidden Worlds reservations by phone 888.339.8001 • A more accomplished diver does Hidden Worlds, in About's Adventure Travel • Another great adventure in Cancun and the Riviera Maya,
swimming with 40 - foot
whale sharks • Where to stay nearby: the luxury all - inclusive, Zoetry Riviera Maya • Or: a deluxe local hotel
with romantic jungle cottages, Viceroy Riviera Maya • Official tourism info for the Riviera Maya
Experience the teeming life of the tropical coral reefs, scuba - dive
with manta rays,
swim with whale sharks, catch big kingfish, sail
on a dhow or relax
on the stunning beach.
Each season has its highlights, and depending
on your preferences, you might want to consider traveling between June and September to
swim with the biggest fish in the ocean, the
Whale Shark, between December and March to either snorkel
with the fastest fish, the Sailfish or if you are an experienced diver looking for an adrenalin kick, to dive
with Bull
Sharks.
And while you can snorkel and scuba dive
on the reef, you can also enjoy some amazing, once - in - a-lifetime experiences like
swimming with the protected dwarf minke
whales,
swimming with giant potato cods the size of small cars, feeding
sharks, walking
on the bottom of the ocean
with the Seawalker (a spaceman - like helmet so your head and face stays dry) or exploring the reef
on a Scuba Doo (a small motorised underwater vehicle for one which keeps your head dry and has a 180 degree viewing window) and cruises around at 2.5 knots).
This article gives you the low down
on what to expect, likely costs, trip planning tips and our experience
swimming with Whale Sharks in Cancun, Mexico.
A less famous but very good diving destination is the Ningaloo Reef
on the Australian West Coast where you can
swim with Whale Sharks and Manta Rays!