Whale Shark Tour from Sumbawa Besar (Speed Boat)
The fast, comfortable option — a speed boat cuts the travel time by more than half.
This package is built for travellers who put efficiency and comfort first. A regular package takes almost five hours by road and sea to reach the whale sharks. With a speed boat that drops to roughly two hours — you leave later, return earlier, and the sea crossing is far steadier.
Programme Highlights
- Much shorter travel time than the regular packages
- A steadier, more comfortable sea crossing
- Snorkelling alongside whale sharks in Saleh Bay
- Well suited to guests prone to seasickness or travelling with elderly family
Itinerary
Day 1
Whale Shark Trip by Speed Boat
Breakfast included
- 03.30In the small hours we collect you from your hotel in Sumbawa Besar and head to Goa Harbour
- 03.45Arriving at Goa Harbour, then boarding the speed boat towards the Saleh Bay area
- 05.30Reaching the brightly lit bagan platforms while the crew searches for which one the whale sharks have visited
- 06.00Time to snorkel and swim with the whale sharks. Breakfast is served on the boat
- 08.00Heading back to Goa Harbour in Sumbawa Besar
- 10.00Arriving at Goa Harbour, then returning to your hotel. End of programme
This itinerary is flexible and adapts to conditions on the ground. Our guide will manage the timing so your trip stays efficient and enjoyable.
What's Included
Included
- Professional guide
- Transport from Sumbawa Besar to Goa Harbour
- Private speed boat from Sumbawa Besar to the Saleh Bay area
- Simple breakfast
- Snorkelling gear (mask, snorkel, and fins)
- Underwater camera (GoPro)
- Entrance and conservation fees
- Towel
- Hot drinks on the bagan (coffee and tea)
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Accommodation
- Other personal expenses
- Tips for the guide and driver
Important Information
- Pickup
- Pickup at 03.30 from your hotel in Sumbawa Besar — two hours later than the regular package.
- Recommended For
- Guests who value comfort, are prone to seasickness, or are travelling with children and elderly family. Suitable for families and children over 6 who can swim.
- Best Time to Visit
- April to November is the best window: calmer seas, clearer water, and the bagan fishermen operating regularly. If your dates are flexible, avoid January to March when the weather turns unpredictable.
What to Bring
- A light jacket for the pre-dawn journey
- Water-resistant sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Earplugs — the boat engine is fairly loud during the crossing
- Swimwear and a change of clothes
- An action cam or waterproof camera if you have one
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IDR 1,810,000
Package Price Details
Prices are per person. The more guests join, the lower the cost per person — vehicle and boat costs are shared across the group.
| Number of Guests | Harga per Orang |
|---|---|
| 1 Guests | IDR 12,660,000 |
| 2 Guests | IDR 6,410,000 |
| 3 Guests | IDR 4,330,000 |
| 4 Guests | IDR 3,290,000 |
| 5 Guests | IDR 2,680,000 |
| 6 Guests | IDR 2,260,000 |
| 7 Guests | IDR 2,050,000 |
| 8 Guests | IDR 1,810,000 |
| 9 Guests | IDR 2,850,000 |
| 10 Guests | IDR 2,580,000 |
| 11 Guests | IDR 2,370,000 |
| 12 Guests | IDR 2,190,000 |
| 13 Guests | IDR 2,040,000 |
| 14 Guests | IDR 2,000,000 |
| 15 Guests | IDR 1,880,000 |
Prices are per person for a private trip. Whale sharks are wild animals and nature is beyond our control — if you don't encounter one on arrival at the site, we refund IDR 1,000,000 of your total payment. For groups larger than 15 guests, please contact us.
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