Whales Shark Sightseeing In Saleh Bay , Sumbawa

Whales Shark Trip 2D From Lombok

Saleh bay or Teluk Saleh is the largest bay on the island of Sumbawa in Indonesia. But it is also one of the rare place where it is possible to swim with whales shark, the largest fish in the world . Indeed, the bay is full of plankton,small fish and other marine organisms that these sea giant love ( they can reach up to 12 let in length) so ,for thrill seekers, there’s nothing like a boat trip and a snorkelling trip to get up close and personal with them

Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit whales shark in Sumbawa is between Desember and march, when plankton blooms attracting these gentle giants. However,if you prepare calmer seas consider visiting between April and June when visibility is excellent and temperatures are pleasant

Here a Breakdown of the Best times to spot whales shark

Desember to March : peak whales shark season with abundant plankton and calm seas
April to June : excellent visibility,pleasant temperatures and calm seas make it ideal for spotting whales shark
July to November : whales shark can still be spotted but the seas may be rougher

Barberousse Adventure Takes You There

Everyday ,Barberousse adventure takes you on a Road trip from Lombok for a 2 days and one night excursion

Day 1 : departure from senggigi (Lombok) at 08.30 am ,2 hours drive to kayangan Harbour and ferry crossing from Lombok to Sumbawa around 1 and half hours dipending of the current and continue to drive from Sumbawa harbour until our hotel around 4 – 5 hours,cross all the village in Sumbawa,we will arrive at the hotel around 18.30 – 19.00 pm dipending of the traffic,get some rest and prepare for the highlight in this trip
Second day ,departure towards the meeting point at 03.30 am ,administrative package filling and breafing with an experienced guide. Departure at the sea at 04.00 am, meeting and observation activities with the whales shark,we will back to the village at 08.30 -09.00 am,take breakfast and preparation for the way Back to Lombok