Whale Shark Alley

Best time to dive

January to December; October to March

What you might see

• DolphinPossible
• Manta rayPossible
• Whale sharkLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - this is specifically a snorkel/free-swim encounter site for whale sharks and manta rays, not a scuba dive

Safety notes

Open-ocean boat travel and swell, boat traffic in the search area, need to maintain safe distance from whale sharks per code of conduct, strong sun/heat exposure during surface searches

Permits & fees

No formal dive permit; some Tofo operators charge a marine megafauna research/conservation levy contributing to whale shark and manta research (e.g. Marine Megafauna Foundation-linked programs) - VERIFY

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Tofo