One-Day Whale Shark Tour, Sumbawa Island

A one-day whale shark tour that offers face-to-face snorkeling with the world’s largest fish and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Snorkeling in the ocean on Sumbawa Island. Sumbawa’s unspoiled coastline and vibrant marine life invite visitors to connect deeply with the ocean and its inhabitants. There are 129 whale sharks in Sumbawa Saleh Bay, living and eating plankton close to the fishermen’s boat (Bagan)

The schedule leave early morning from your hotel in Sumbawa, and return in the afternoon

What to Prepare for a Whale Shark One-Day Tour?

• Mask, snorkel, and fins
• swim shirt (long-sleeve preferred)
• sunscreen
• Swimwear and towel
• Dry bag for phone, wallet, camera, clothes, etc.
• Waterproof camera or GoPro

Tips for snorkeling 

• Find a mask that fits well.
• Use a mask defogger.
• Get excess water out of your mask.
• Use full-foot fins to preserve energy.
• Take deep breaths to relax.
• Bite down on the mouthpiece to keep the snorkel from moving.
• Reef shoes: Coral and occasional sharp rocks.
• Don’t touch whale sharks.
• Check currents; they can be sneaky between islands.

Getting in & out safely snorkeling from the boat! (whale shark tour)

How to stay steady:

1. Put fins on in the water, not on the boat.
2. Hold the side of the boat & sliding in
3. Use the ladder or engine side (ask the captain).

Back to the boat safely:

1. Remove fins in the water.
2. Hand them to the crew.
3. Climb slowly using both hands.

The expectation from snorkeling with whale shark, one day 

• Snorkeling with whale shark closely
• amazing photos and memories of swimming or snorkeling with a whale shark
• Getting a new experience on holiday.

Itinerary Whale Sharks One-Day 

• 02:00–04:00 AM: Pickup from hotel/accommodation in Sumbawa Besar (or arranged place)
• 04:00-04:30 AM: Arrive at Labuan Jambu port—board a boat (traditional wooden motorboat)
• 05:30-08:00 AM: Reach whale shark gathering area in Saleh Bay; begin snorkeling/swimming with whale sharks
• 08:00-08:30 AM: breakfast, on the boat (bread, fruit, coffee/tea and breakfast box)
• 08.30-09.30  AM: The second session snorkeling or swimming with whale sharks
• 09:30-10:30 AM. Back to the Labuhan Jambu Port
• 10:30-12:30 Drive from Labuhan Jambu port, back to the hotel
• 13:00 Arrive at the hotel, and end the program

The price is US$ per person for a one-day whale shark tour.

• US $225 Per person; Minimum of 2 people to book this tour
• US$ 200 Per person, Minimum of 3-4 people to book this tour
• US$ 185 Per person, minimum, and up to 5 people to book this tour

Price inclusive:

• Private Car with Air conditioning
• Private boat 
• Breakfast
• Snorkeling gear, mask, fins, and life jacket
• Mineral water, coffee, and tea
• Photo and video GoPro

Price Exclusive:

• Tips Guide and boatman

Term of Payment: snorkeling tour one day

• Deposit payment: you can pay to our Bank Account or PayPal
• We are not responsible for any taxes.
• The balance you must pay in cash on arrival

Cancellation policy:

• All payment refunds for cancellations made 7 days up
• A 50% charge applies for cancellations within 5 days
• A full charge is applicable for cancellations within 48 hours.

Important Notice:

1. Minimum participants: 2 persons
2. This tour program is suitable for all ages.
3. Children 5 years old up: full payment
4. This tour program is available any day
5. This trip starts from Sumbawa Island