Discover the Whale Sharks of Qatar
Daily Explorer | Private Charter
Join an adventurous and educational one-day Whale Shark voyage aboard a high speed catamaran.
- Max 40 guests
- Sailing crew and Whale Shark expert
- Whale Shark watch from boat and viewing deck
- Interactive Whale Shark lecture
- Optional return transfers from The Bistro by B12
- On-board breakfast, lunch and snacks
- Selected non-alcoholic beverages
- Wi-Fi on-board
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Qatar is home to one of the largest congregations of Whale Sharks on the planet. Until recently, the area that hosts these magnificent sea giants was closed off to the public - so there are still very few people who have witness this natural phenomenon. Each year, there are hundreds of Whale Sharks that congregate in the waters off the northeast coast of Qatar from April to September. While Whale Sharks are the biggest fish in the ocean, they are also one of the most gentle and majestic creatures you will find underwater.
The reason this region attracts so many Whale Sharks is because of its unique ecosystem. The average seawater temperature in the Gulf averages between 32-34 degrees during the summer months, but the seawater around the viewing location is a much cooler 27 degrees, perfect for fish to breed and feed due to the abundance of fish eggs, the main source of food for Whale Sharks. Did you know: The Whale Shark Research Project in Qatar has recorded more than 600 Whale Shark in its since its inception - a staggering world record.