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Dugong encounters

Where to see dugongs: seasons and ways to meet them

Operators 16Countries 3Published prices 14Encounter formats 7
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About this list

A common trap when looking for places to see dugongs around the world is a trip sold as if the sighting were certain. Maptlantis lists only operators that name the dugong as a target species, 16 of them. Places that only mention a chance sighting are left out. Regions on record include Coron & Busuanga, El Quseir, WA, Coral Bay, Hurghada, Shark Bay & Monkey Mia, Western Australia and Marsa Alam & Port Ghalib. Encounters are split into scuba diving, snorkeling, boat-based watching, swimming and land-based watching. Two "dugong tours" can differ completely in rules and price when one watches from the boat and the other puts you in the water. 14 of the 16 operators (88%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. Operators list different seasons, Mar–Nov, Apr–Nov and Sep among them. There is no single season for these operators, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates. No operator can guarantee a wildlife sighting, and rules on approach distance and in-water permits differ by country.

16 listed operators

Dugong season

How to meet dugongs

Dugongs by country

Other marine life

Frequently asked questions

Where in the world can you see dugongs?

16 operators name the dugong as a target species. Main regions: Coron & Busuanga, El Quseir, WA, Coral Bay, Hurghada, Shark Bay & Monkey Mia, Western Australia and Marsa Alam & Port Ghalib.

Do you have to get in the water to see dugongs?

Formats on record: scuba diving, snorkeling, boat-based watching, swimming and land-based watching. Boat-based watching stays on the boat; snorkeling, swimming and freediving put you in the water. Some countries ban getting in the water altogether, so check the format in the program details.

When is dugong season?

Operators list different seasons, Mar–Nov, Apr–Nov and Sep among them. There is no single season for these operators, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates.

Will I definitely see them?

No. Dugongs are wild animals, and whether you meet them depends on their movements and the sea. Maptlantis does not use wording that promises a sighting, and cancellation and refund terms follow each operator's policy.

How much do dugong tours cost?

14 of the 16 operators (88%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown.