Name: Whale shark discovery
Brand: TUI
SKU: 36d17179-445f-4e3e-a3c5-fa7e91d3f7af
Price: 165 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.47 (41 reviews)

Important to know

Bring protective swim clothing for sun protection as sunscreen not permitted in the water
Port Tax is not included $25 USD is payable at the check-in
We prioritise responsible and respectful wildlife viewing, avoiding interference with natural behaviours to support conservation. While sightings cannot be guaranteed due to this approach, we'll make every effort to facilitate encounters. It's essential to remember these are wild animals with their own schedules
Touching whale sharks can scare them or make them feel stressed, which in turn can disrupt their natural behaviour – we definitely don't want that. We want to make sure your experience respects the animals as much as possible, so let's do everything we can to look after these gentle giants. When you're in the water with them, please keep a safe distance away
This experience isn't recommended for individuals who are pregnant, have disabilities, heart conditions, spine or neck injuries, or are prone to losing consciousness
If you're under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you won't be allowed to participate
The light breakfast consusts of cerealbars, cookies,banans, juice and coffee
Lunch includes a shrimp or fish cocktail, tortillas, guacamole, and fruit. Vegetarian options are available upon request
Sandwiches are served after the whale shark experience
Snorkel masks with prescription lenses are available upon request
Snorkelling at the reef is subject to weather conditions
Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for guests who can't swim
Bring money for extras or gratuities
English-speaking guide for all nationalities
Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
Height, weight and/or age restrictions may apply
Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
Subject to weather conditions
Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Not suitable for those with severe allergies

What people say about this experience

4.5/5

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Based on 41 reviews

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

All ratings (41)

5 stars (30)

73%

4 stars (6)

15%

3 stars (2)

2 stars (1)

1 star (2)

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Jemma
Travelled as a couple
7 July 2026
5
United Kingdom
Amazing day tour guides were extremely knowledgable and made you feel completely confident in what you were doing in the water ! We got to witness and swim with manta rays too ! Then went on to see wild dolphins and some sea turtles ! It was such an amazing day
J
James /Jean Duncan
Travelled as a couple
7 July 2026
1
United Kingdom
We left the quayside with 6 foot swells on the sea "it`s at the upper edge of not going " said the guide! On route a woman on board needed the loo ..........she was lowered into the very ,very choppy sea screaming and crying ,her husband fell in trying to get her back out .At the shark site there were 21 boats fighting for space to launch people into the sea -I refused to get in the water as it was too dangerous ,no one got in! On the way back the boat struggled loosing engines 4 times.
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Paul & Helen Whitmore
Travelled as a couple
6 July 2026
5
United Kingdom
Whole experience was amazing. Reef tax was more than we were told by the TUI rep and the additional costs of wetsuits was not told to us either which is a little annoying.
S
Sara
Travelled as a couple
5 July 2026
5
United Kingdom
The overall experience. The quality of the staff & service
C
Chris russell
Travelled with a group of friends
4 July 2026
5
United Kingdom
Enjoyed the whole day early start loads of shsrks and manta rays to see and swim with unfourtunatly still waiting for vidios and photos to be sent having paid for them on return trip to hotel
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Derrick
Travelled with a group of friends
3 July 2026
3.8
United Kingdom
The time with the Whale Sharks is not long enough. It only seems like one or two minutes and you were out of the sea again. The pictures / film were not very good either, some swimmers had film shots of 2, 3, 4, and 5 times loger than ours plus we could not properly identify ourselves in the shots. It also seemed to be a very big free for all at sea too. Many boats, 50 plus, all doing the same, getting out to the animals to view them - very very commercialised.