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PUERTO PRINCESA · PALAWANWhale Shark Tour sa Puerto Princesa
Whale Shark Tour sa Puerto Princesa
Wild · Ethical · Max 10
Small-group tour para makita ang wild whale sharks sa bukas na dagat ng Puerto Princesa, walang feeding, walang bait, at walang paghabol.
Field notes mula Honda Bay
Whale shark at dolphin sightings na updated mula sa crew tracker.
Recent data mula Puerto Princesa: sightings, moon phase, at sea conditions para bukas. Transparent ang tour kahit hindi predictable ang wildlife.
Naglo-load ang crew data...
Moon phase--Useful for scouting
Huling whale shark--Tour Z crew confirmed
Huling dolphin pod--Wild dolphins
Pinakamalaking whale shark na na-log--Field estimate
Whale sharks recorded--Since tracking began
Wild wildlife encounter rate--Transparent Tour Z calculation
Marine life sa Honda Bay
Wildlife na puwedeng makita sa Puerto Princesa whale shark tour
Honda Bay ay seasonal area para sa wild whale sharks. Sa parehong tubig, may chance din sa dolphins, rays, turtles, tuna, at ibang pelagic species.
Whale shark Rhincodon typus
Wild filter-feeding shark, seen seasonally when plankton is present.
Spinner and bottlenose dolphins
Observed without chasing or cutting their route.
Dugong Dugong dugon
Rare sightings are treated as conservation events.
Green and hawksbill turtles
Passive observation only around feeding and breathing areas.
Manta and mobula rays
Rare offshore visitors, important to document.
Reef sharks and pelagic fish
Blacktip reef sharks, tuna, mackerel, barracuda and jacks may appear.
Speedboat advantage
Speedboat vs Bangka: 20 vs 90 min
Small group, mas tahimik na motor, at mas agile na hull: tatlong practical na bagay na nakakatulong bawasan ang pressure sa whale sharks.
Ang 30ft speedboat namin ay umaabot sa search area sa humigit-kumulang 20 minuto; mas matagal ang karaniwang bangka.
Tour Z
Hindi pare-pareho ang lahat ng whale shark tours
Ito ang practical difference ng Tour Z departure kumpara sa standard bangka trip.
| Tour Z | Standard bangka | |
|---|---|---|
| Travel time | 20 minutes | 60-90 minutes |
| Group size | Max 10 | 25-30+ |
| Engine noise | Quieter 4-stroke | Louder diesel |
| Approach | Calm positioning | Varies by operator |
| Conservation | Citizen science | Rarely included |
Kapag nasa malalim ang wildlife
Malinaw na tubig, lunch, at oras para huminga
Wild ang whale sharks. Wala kaming refund kapag walang animals, at hindi kami nagpapakain para pilitin ang encounter.
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Clear-water alternative
When conditions allow, the crew heads to a calm coastal or reef area.
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Lunch, photos, quiet pause
We use the time for lunch, photos, swimming when safe, and relaxing.
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Full time on the water
Same boat, same crew, same lunch, same duration.
Itinerary
Whale shark tour itinerary
Mula hotel pickup hanggang balik Puerto Princesa.
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Hotel pickup sa Puerto Princesa — 7:00 AM
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Speedboat departure — 7:30 AM
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Open-ocean search gamit ang crew spotting at drone kapag puwede
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Guided water entry kung may whale shark at safe ang kondisyon
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Lunch at pahinga sa malinaw na tubig kapag pinapayagan ng dagat
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Balik sa Puerto Princesa — mga 1:00 PM
Included
Kasama sa ₱3,500 price
Direct price, walang OTA fees.
Hotel pickupPuerto Princesa center
30ft speedboatAbout 20 minutes to zone
Mask, fins, vestGear included
Wildlife guidesBriefing and water entries
Lunch and drinksNon-alcoholic drinks
Permits and feesNothing to pay at the pier
Hindi kasama: personal towel · alcoholic drinks · optional tips
Conservation
Bawat booking tumutulong maintindihan ang whale sharks
Sa bawat trip, nagre-record ang team ng identification photos, GPS points, at behavior notes na puwedeng makatulong sa researchers.
Whale sharks are listed as Endangered by the IUCN, so clean field observations matter.
Ethics
Anim na paraan kung paano namin pinoprotektahan ang whale sharks
Ang responsible tourism ay nasa concrete actions, hindi sa slogans.
- Maximum 10 guests to reduce noise and pressure around the animal
- Quieter 4-stroke engine to limit underwater noise
- No feeding, no baiting, no chum, ever
- No chasing: calm positioning where the animal already is
- Minimum distance: 3 m from the body, 4 m from the tail
- No touching, no flash, no blocking the route
FAQ
Whale Shark Tour FAQ
Makakakita ba ng whale shark sa Palawan?
Oo. Puerto Princesa ay isa sa mga lugar sa Pilipinas kung saan puwedeng makita ang wild whale sharks sa season, nang walang feeding.
Guaranteed ba ang sightings?
Hindi. Wild animals ang whale sharks at dolphins. Hindi kami nagpapakain, hindi gumagamit ng bait, at wala kaming refund policy kapag walang wildlife sighting.
Magkano ang whale shark tour?
PHP 3,500 bawat guest, kasama ang hotel pickup, speedboat, guide, gear, lunch, non-alcoholic drinks, permits, at fees.
Kailan ang best season?
Karaniwang Abril hanggang Oktubre ang season. Madalas mas malakas ang chance mula Mayo hanggang Setyembre kapag mas marami ang plankton.
Puwede ba ang hindi marunong lumangoy?
Oo. May life vest para sa lahat. Puwede kang manatiling malapit sa guide o mag-observe mula sa boat depende sa kondisyon.
Puwede ba akong magdala ng GoPro?
Oo. Puwede ang personal camera at GoPro. Huwag gumamit ng flash malapit sa wildlife.
Gaano katagal ang tour?
Mga 5 hanggang 6 na oras door to door: pickup bandang 7:00 AM, balik sa hotel bandang 1:00 PM.
Ano ang pinagkaiba nito sa Oslob?
Sa Oslob, may daily feeding. Sa Tour Z, open ocean ang operasyon sa Puerto Princesa, walang feeding, bait, o paghabol.
Plan your trip
Best time para sa Puerto Princesa whale shark tour
Whale sharks move through Puerto Princesa waters during the southwest monsoon season.
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FebOff
MarOff
AprGood
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JunPeak 🦈
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SepPeak 🦈
OctGood
NovOff
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Booking
Tingnan ang availability
Direct booking, walang OTA fees. Online bookings close 18:00 Manila time the day before departure. Para sa last-minute questions, message sa WhatsApp.
Mabagal ba ang calendar o blocked sa phone? Buksan ang secure booking page.
Tour Z Palawan
Maximum 10 guests bawat departure, by choice
Nililimitahan namin ang bawat departure sa 10 guests para mabawasan ang pressure sa paligid ng animal at manatiling kalmado ang bawat water entry.