Blue whale · Swimming
Where to go swimming with blue whales
About this list
When you look for swimming with blue whales, search results rarely show how the trip actually works. Maptlantis lists only operators that name the blue whale as a target species and actually run swimming programs, 3 in all. Countries and regions on record include Dili, Ombai Wetar Strait and Azores, Pico. Not every swimming program is the same experience. Approach distance, whether you may enter the water and group size limits differ by country, and by operator within a country. All 3 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown. Operators list different seasons, Oct–Nov, Mar–Jul and Sep–Nov among them. There is no single season for swimming with blue whales, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates. No operator running wildlife programs can guarantee an encounter. Treat any trip that promises one with suspicion.
3 listed operators
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Timor-Leste · Dili, Ombai Wetar Strait
Moby Wildlife Tours — Timor-Leste Whales
FreedivingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Oct–Nov
- Price
- EUR 4,390 / person
- Checked
- Official source
Portugal · Azores, Pico
CW Azores
Scuba divingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Mar–Jul
- Price
- Adults €79 · Children €50
- Checked
- Official source
Timor-Leste · Dili, Ombai Wetar Strait
Twin Expeditions Blue Whale Tours
FreedivingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Sep–Nov
- Price
- See the operator page
- Checked
- Official source
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I go swimming with blue whales?
3 operators on Maptlantis name the blue whale as a target species and run swimming. The list shows them by country and region.
Will I definitely see blue whales?
No. They are wild animals, and there are days you will not meet them because of the season, sea conditions and their movements. If an operator promises an encounter, treat that wording with suspicion.
When is the season for swimming with blue whales?
Seasons the operators give: Oct–Nov, Mar–Jul and Sep–Nov. Operating periods differ between operators even in the same area, so check before you book.
How is swimming different from boat-based watching?
Watching from a boat and getting in the water differ in both rules and price. Some countries ban getting in the water or allow it only with licensed operators, so check which kind of trip you are booking.