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Swimming with whale sharks
If you would like to experience an exhilarating underwater adventure alongside the world’s biggest fish, then we have the perfect experience for you! Hop aboard a superyacht and travel to...
If you would like to experience an exhilarating underwater adventure alongside the world’s biggest fish, then we have the perfect experience for you! Hop aboard a superyacht and travel to some of the world’s most pristine locations to enjoy swimming and diving around whale sharks and manta rays; creating ultimate memories to last you a lifetime.
Some facts about the whale shark:
- The largest confirmed individual had a length of 18.8 m
- Their favourite meal is plankton
- Their average lifespan is 70-100 years
With only a few places in the world to swim with these magnificent creatures, below are a selection of superyachts to take you there.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Best time to go: between April and July.
PRINCESS V (opens in a new tab)
NORTH QUEENSLAND (manta rays)
Best time to go: May and June
SETTLEMENT (opens in a new tab)
FLYING FISH (opens in a new tab)
PHOENIX ONE (opens in a new tab)
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Best time to go: year-round
DE LISLE III (opens in a new tab)
TAHITI (manta rays)
Best time to go: May to December
SILENTWORLD (opens in a new tab)
MEXICO
Best time to go: May to August
PHILIPPINES
Best time to go: November to May
DUNIA BARU (opens in a new tab)
Did you know:
Each whale shark has its own unique pattern of spots, much like the human fingerprints.
