A new tour, ‘Discover the Whale Sharks of Qatar’ offers Discover Qatar guests the option of sightings from a luxurious ‘Private Charter’ yacht or a ‘Daily Explorer’ tour on a high-speed catamaran.
Whale sharks, often referred to as ‘gentle giants’, are estimated to have existed for 60mn years. They can live up to 100 years and grow up to 12 metres in length.
Between the summer months of April and September, during their annual migration to the region, whale sharks are found feeding in spectacular groups of hundreds off the northern coast of Qatar.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive and Chairman of Qatar Tourism, HE Akbar al-Baker said, “It is exciting to announce the launch of such a unique tour which offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our guests and shows off Qatar’s rich biodiverse ecosystem while spreading awareness to safeguard the natural habitat of the whale sharks. Qatar surrounded by crystal waters is the ideal destination for exciting sea-adventures that allow visitors to connect with the wonders of nature.”
Those looking for opulent exclusivity and comfort can choose the private charter tour, inclusive of an incredible 121-foot-long luxury yacht, which can accommodate up to 20 guests, with three luxurious cabins, four lounge areas and a jacuzzi.
Prices start from QR118,300 ($32,500) per day, including breakfast, a three-course lunch provided by a five-star hotel, an expert whale shark guide, a professional photographer, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Alternatively, the Daily Explorer tour offers a high-speed catamaran for up to 25 passengers, with prices starting at QR1,800 ($495) per person with a 25% discount offered for children under the age of 12. The package includes on-board breakfast and lunch provided by a five-star hotel, Wi-Fi connectivity, a professional photographer, an expert guide.
Both tours are available to book on the Discover Qatar website for excursions starting May 21.
More information can be had from https://www.discoverqatar.qa/whale-sharks-of-qatar/
Whale sharks, often referred to as ‘gentle giants’, are estimated to have existed for 60mn years. They can live up to 100 years and grow up to 12 metres in length.
Between the summer months of April and September, during their annual migration to the region, whale sharks are found feeding in spectacular groups of hundreds off the northern coast of Qatar.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive and Chairman of Qatar Tourism, HE Akbar al-Baker said, “It is exciting to announce the launch of such a unique tour which offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our guests and shows off Qatar’s rich biodiverse ecosystem while spreading awareness to safeguard the natural habitat of the whale sharks. Qatar surrounded by crystal waters is the ideal destination for exciting sea-adventures that allow visitors to connect with the wonders of nature.”
Those looking for opulent exclusivity and comfort can choose the private charter tour, inclusive of an incredible 121-foot-long luxury yacht, which can accommodate up to 20 guests, with three luxurious cabins, four lounge areas and a jacuzzi.
Prices start from QR118,300 ($32,500) per day, including breakfast, a three-course lunch provided by a five-star hotel, an expert whale shark guide, a professional photographer, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Alternatively, the Daily Explorer tour offers a high-speed catamaran for up to 25 passengers, with prices starting at QR1,800 ($495) per person with a 25% discount offered for children under the age of 12. The package includes on-board breakfast and lunch provided by a five-star hotel, Wi-Fi connectivity, a professional photographer, an expert guide.
Both tours are available to book on the Discover Qatar website for excursions starting May 21.
More information can be had from https://www.discoverqatar.qa/whale-sharks-of-qatar/
