Whale Shark Program
As the dive centre located closest to Richelieu Rock, Blue Guru is keen to do everything they can to protect this world famous dive site’s most awesome visitor – the whale shark. Unfortunately, whale sharks are an endangered species. More research & action is needed to monitor their migrations & prevent extinction before it’s too late.
Whale Sharks - The docile giant
Whale sharks are the world’s largest fish & are docile plankton eaters. They slowly cruise through the world's tropical waters, mounths agape, filtering vast quantities of water (6000l/hour) through their gills for their microscopic food. Whale sharks can grow up to 12m in length and weigh as much as 14 tonnes. They are also thought to live as long as 80+ years.
Diving or snorkeling with these magnificent creatures is an amazing experience. However, it’s essential that safe practices are followed, so passive interactions don’t harm whale sharks.
Blue Guru Diving is proud to be a registered operator & passionate supporter of PADI’s Whale Shark Project. The Whale Shark Project aims to conserve one of the world’s most impressive marine creatures and give divers & snorkelers essential knowledge & skills to dive or snorkel responsibly with whale sharks.
Look at Project Aware's Whale Shark page...
Golden Buddha Beach Resort
Golden Buddha Beach Resort is the premier resort on Koh Phra
Thong, offering a range of bespoke houses on an uninhabited stretch of beach; complimented by exquisite Thai and western cuisine for the holiday of a lifetime.
Blue Guru Diving
Blue Guru looks after the water sport activities on Koh Phra Thong. There are sensational scuba diving, snorkeling and kayaking experiences on your doorstep. Specially tailored family packages are also available.
Whale Shark Exploration - Blue Guru Diving and Golden Buddha Beach Resort package
Blue Guru Diving and Golden Buddha Beach Resort have come up with a special "Whale Shark" package for 2009 - 2010 season. This offer is designed to bring guests to Koh Phra Thong the opportunity to dive (or snorkel) in the Similan and Surin National Parks and at Richelieu Rock with magnificent whale sharks.
You start your holiday with 4 days luxury of nature in your private house at Golden Buddha Beach Resort. Relax during your stay by enjoying the massage included in the package, or pamper yourself even more by choosing from the other spa treatments.
Get PADI certified during your stay
If you are not yet a diver you can use this time to take the PADI Open Water course with Blue Guru's professional PADI Instructors. This comprehensive dive course is the most popular certification course in the world. Doing it in the clear warm waters at Golden Buddha will prepare you for your upcoming whale shark dives and beyond.
Certified divers can enjoy a few preparatory dives at the local Koh Phra Thong dive sites or do a PADI specialty course. PADI Digitial Underwater Photography specialty is a particularly useful skill to bring back evidence of your whale shark encounters.
4 day Similan and Richelieu liveaboard trip
Alternatively, there are many other activities to choose from before heading off on a 4 day 14 dive liveaboard safari of the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock. On this trip you will learn more with the 2 day PADI Whale Shark specialty course conducted by Blue Guru diving.
The "Whale Shark Exploration" program is a once in a lifetime experience. This fully inclusive package offers oustanding value at only U$1299.*
Download the full details of the "Whale Shark Exploration" program.
*Flights are the only thing that are not included in this amazing adventure. Find out about the cheapest way to get to Bangkok or Phuket on our International Transport page. Price shown subject to 10% service charge and 7% Government Tax.
