Dugong · Island hopping & boat trips
Where to find boat trips to see dugongs
About this list
When you look for boat trips to see dugongs, search results rarely show how the trip actually works. Maptlantis lists only operators that name the dugong as a target species and actually run island hopping or boat trip programs, 13 in all. Countries and regions on record include Coron & Busuanga, El Quseir, WA, Coral Bay, Espiritu Santo Luganville, Hurghada and Shark Bay & Monkey Mia, Western Australia. Not every island hopping or boat trip 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. 11 of the 13 operators (85%) 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 and Apr–Nov among them. There is no single season for boat trips to see dugongs, 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.
13 listed operators
Philippines · Coron & Busuanga
Dugong Dive Center
Scuba divingSnorkelingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Ask the operator
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source
Egypt · El Quseir
Diving DE 1
Scuba divingSnorkelingBeach & water play- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- See the operator page
- Checked
- Multiple sources
Australia · WA, Coral Bay
Ningaloo Coral Bay Boats
FreedivingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- A$245
- Checked
- Official source
Vanuatu · Espiritu Santo Luganville
Island Fishing Santo
SnorkelingSwimmingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- VT 7,500 / adult
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Coron & Busuanga
El Rio y Mar Resort
Scuba divingSnorkelingBeach & water play- Season
- Jan–May
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source
Egypt · Hurghada
Charlotte
Scuba divingIsland hopping & boat tripsLiveaboard- Season
- Mar–Nov
- Price
- £2,200
- Checked
- Multiple sources
Australia · Shark Bay & Monkey Mia, Western Australia
Island Life Adventures
Island hopping & boat tripsKayak & paddleSurfing & SUP- Season
- Apr–Nov
- Price
- A$324
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Coron & Busuanga
MDI Divers Center
Scuba divingIsland hopping & boat tripsLiveaboard- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 5,500 / person
- Checked
- Official source
Egypt · Marsa Alam & Port Ghalib
Blue Ocean Dive Centers · Abu Dabbab
FreedivingScuba divingSnorkeling- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- €375
- Checked
- Official source
Australia · Shark Bay & Monkey Mia, Western Australia
Perfect Nature Cruises
Beach & water playIsland hopping & boat tripsFamily & kids- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- A$130 and up
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Coron & Busuanga
Pirate Divers Busuanga
Scuba divingIsland hopping & boat tripsMarine life encounters- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- 2 dives PHP 5,000 · 3 dives PHP 6,000
- Checked
- Official source
Egypt · Marsa Alam & Port Ghalib
Wanderlust Blue
FreedivingScuba divingSnorkeling- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- €70
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Coron & Busuanga
Pirates Diving Center Coron
Scuba divingIsland hopping & boat tripsMarine life encounters- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 5,500
- Checked
- Official source
Other ways to meet dugongs
Dugongs by country
Island hopping & boat trips by country
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find boat trips to see dugongs?
13 operators on Maptlantis name the dugong as a target species and run island hopping and boat trips. The list shows them by country and region.
Will I definitely see dugongs?
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 boat trips to see dugongs?
Seasons the operators give: year-round, Jan–May, Mar–Nov and Apr–Nov. Operating periods differ between operators even in the same area, so check before you book.
How is island hopping and boat trips 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.