Dugong · Swimming
Where to go swimming with dugongs
About this list
When you look for swimming with 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 swimming programs, 5 in all. Countries and regions on record include Espiritu Santo Luganville, WA, Coral Bay, Marsa Alam & Port Ghalib, Coron & Busuanga and Espiritu Santo Turtle Bay. 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 5 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown. Most listings give the season as Aug. Boats can still be canceled for sea and weather conditions, so check before you book. No operator running wildlife programs can guarantee an encounter. Treat any trip that promises one with suspicion.
5 listed operators
Vanuatu · Espiritu Santo Luganville
Island Fishing Santo
SnorkelingSwimmingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- VT 7,500 / adult
- Checked
- Official source
Australia · WA, Coral Bay
Ningaloo Coral Bay Boats
FreedivingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- A$245
- Checked
- Official source
Egypt · Marsa Alam & Port Ghalib
Blue Ocean Dive Centers · Abu Dabbab
FreedivingScuba divingSnorkeling- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- €375
- Checked
- Official source
Philippines · Coron & Busuanga
Freediving Coron
FreedivingScuba divingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- PHP 7,900
- Checked
- Official source
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Vanuatu · Espiritu Santo Turtle Bay
SwimVanuatu — Santo Edition
SnorkelingSwimmingBeach & water play- Season
- Aug
- Price
- NZ$6,499 or AU$5,999 / person
- Checked
- Official source
Other ways to meet dugongs
Dugongs by country
Swimming by country
Frequently asked questions
Where can I go swimming with dugongs?
5 operators on Maptlantis name the dugong as a target species and run swimming. 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 swimming with dugongs?
Seasons the operators give: year-round and Aug. 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.