Nabire Whale Shark Adventure
We offer tours to swim with whale sharks in Papua. This tour will take you to the whale sharks in Nabire. Did you know that Papua is one of the few places in the world where you can easily see and swim with whale sharks? These majestic, endangered animals can grow up to 12 meters! It is such a special experience to get to swim with these rare, enormous creatures that are known to be very gentle and docile.
The mass presence of whale sharks on the coast of Papua can be explained by the activity of fishermen. Over the years, fishermen and whale sharks have gained a mutually beneficial relationship as the sharks are attracted by the fish that escape from the nets or are rejected by the fishermen. On the other hand, the whale sharks offer protection to the fishermen by keeping other predators away.
We are well-aware that whale sharks are currently listed as a vulnerable species. They are continued to be hunted in other parts of Asia, even though it is now strictly illegal under the international law. In Cendrawasih bay, besides the fishermen, the local people have now also a chance to benefit from the tourism related to seeing these beautiful animals. We actively monitor the safety and professionalism of the swimming activities when we visit them.
TIP: You should plan this tour during new moon and outside Indonesian public holidays. Best time to see the Whale Sharks in Nabire is with new moon and from June to October. If you plan to see whale sharks outside this season, we recommend doing our whale sharks tour in Kaimana in Triton Bay. The best time for whale sharks in Kaimana is from October - April.
View our whale shark tour in Kaimana in Triton Bay here: https://travelpapua.com/tours/kaimana/
Day overview
| Day 1 | Arrival Nabire (before 11:00) - Transfer to Whale Sharks Regions |
| Day 2 | Swimming with whale sharks |
| Day 3 | AM Swim with whale sharks - back to Nabire |
| Day 4 | Transfer Airport |
