Where to Dive: the 2 Best Whale Watching Dives Worldwide

1.Swim with Whale Sharks in the Ningaloo Reef: 3 Island Shark Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 919 reviews · from $444Our pick

Spend about eight hours on Ningaloo Reef with the Three Islands crew, following a spotter plane to find whale sharks. You’ll snorkel the reef, watch for manta rays, turtles, dolphins, dugongs, and whales, and enjoy lunch, snacks, drinks, bubbles, and professional underwater photos. Hotel pickup from Exmouth is included.

“We didn't see a whale shark None had been sited for 8 days so really it's a bit naughty to keep running the trip at the moment...especially when it's £280 each and you only get a 50 refund We snorkelled twice in the 8 hours on board. A bit boring sadly. We realise nothings guaranteed but maybe let people off the boat more”

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2.Swim with Humpback Whales – Ningaloo Reef – 3 Islands Whale Shark Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $430Best value

Spend about eight hours with Three Islands Whale Shark Dive off Exmouth, searching for humpback whales from a spotter plane and entering Ningaloo Marine Park for guided snorkelling. The crew provides wetsuits, gear, meals, photos, and hotel transfers. Children 12 and under may snorkel but cannot enter the water with humpback whales.

“Amazing day! The crew were helpful, enthusiastic and ready to treat us to what was a fantastic day. We were lucky enough to be in the water to see both humpback whales and a whale shark-a rarity, so thoroughly enjoyed the experience.”

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