Wasini's Blue Whale Boat Operators
Wasini's Blue Whale Boat Operators
Wasini's Blue Whale Boat Operators
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Scuba & SnorkellingBoat ToursEco ToursDolphin & Whale Watching
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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About
Blue Whale Boat Operators are island-based boat owners & crews. Proceeds highly benefit the local community instead of being channeled to foreign bank accounts (sustainable tourism). All boats are fully licensed and crews are well trained in safety at sea, rescue swimming, and guiding snorkelers. Weak swimmers or non-swimmers are accompanied and safely introduced to the amazing underwater world. A variety of tours in traditional dhows or fiberglass motor boats are offered. You can join one of our daily tours to Kisite Mpunguti Marine National Park or book individual cruises to various destinations and including a variety of activities (sailing, snorkeling, diving, fishing, transfers to Funzi-Tanga-Pemba-Zanzibar etc).
Wasini Island, Kenya
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Campfire
10 contributions
Dec 2019
We were part of a private cruise with Blue Whale, along with another family who was staying in the area. The boat was great and the crew was really nice! Private cruise is the way to go, if you can get enough people to make the price reasonable. Good length of time and beautiful marine scenery and reefs.
A few issues we had:
- Our guide was swimming too fast during snorkeling! The person leading our snorkel was swimming so quickly that we had to struggle to physically keep up with him and felt very rushed and stressed, like we couldn't enjoy the reef and fish. This was pretty disappointing.
- Chasing dolphins - it felt like our captain was chasing the pods of dolphins in Kisite, and bringing the boat far closer than the Kenya Wildlife Service regulation of 100 m minimum distance from dolphins. Coming too close harasses and stresses the dolphins. This wasn't good practice and encourages other tour operators to do the same.
A few issues we had:
- Our guide was swimming too fast during snorkeling! The person leading our snorkel was swimming so quickly that we had to struggle to physically keep up with him and felt very rushed and stressed, like we couldn't enjoy the reef and fish. This was pretty disappointing.
- Chasing dolphins - it felt like our captain was chasing the pods of dolphins in Kisite, and bringing the boat far closer than the Kenya Wildlife Service regulation of 100 m minimum distance from dolphins. Coming too close harasses and stresses the dolphins. This wasn't good practice and encourages other tour operators to do the same.
Written 13 January 2020
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Mohsen R
London, UK8 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
We went on a private full day trip to Wasini Island and snorkelling at the national park led by guides Amin and Said who were great. Amin is very professional and guided us around the coral reef for as long as we wanted and we saw lots of fish, octopus and a sea turtle. We also saw lots of dolphins very close from the boat. Lunch was delicious and included fresh fish and crab with lots of other local delicacies in a really beautiful seaside setting on the island. Feisal, who organised the trip and communicated very well with us beforehand, then led us on an informative and interesting tour of Wasini island.
We would really recommend this company especially for the price and were very happy with the service, wil be recommending to friends and family when they visit Diani.
We would really recommend this company especially for the price and were very happy with the service, wil be recommending to friends and family when they visit Diani.
Written 29 May 2022
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Pil
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Family
Had a great day! Communications up till the trip were excellent and the crew on time. We had hired the boat to our selves for the day, it was wonderful ! The crew was very attentive to our needs and made great suggestions to maximize our trip according to our wishes.
The boat is a smallish dhow, charming and rustic but with good lifewests for both young and adults.
Our guide was knowledgeable and took great care of our youngest daughter, guiding her over the Reef and letting her rest and be dragged across the corals on the lifering that he toward at all times.
We were just going to snorkel the Reef but the crew spotted a school of dolphins and convinced us to to go swim with them. This became a magical experience! They had just caught som large fish and approached us with their mouths full of silver fish and ready to check us out.
They swam around us and two of them decided to have fun with our biggest daughter. They came up behind her and swam almost between her legs eliciting a very surprised small scream. They then turned right in front of her and swam back and cirkeled her. She started doing saltoes in the water to their obvious amusement.
All in all it was an amazing snorkling experience. We swam, are our own food, as we didnt want to return for lunch, had a nap and then swam with the dolphins befor returning exhausted and exhilirated to the dock.
Be advised that there is no toilet in the boat, if you do a whole day trip like us and that swimming a whole Day makes you really tired so if you need extra snacks or coffee to bring that and an extra towel to cover up for a nap.
The crew is lokal and knows all the best places and secret coves in all the small islands so take their advice on where to go at what tide and have an amazing day!
The boat is a smallish dhow, charming and rustic but with good lifewests for both young and adults.
Our guide was knowledgeable and took great care of our youngest daughter, guiding her over the Reef and letting her rest and be dragged across the corals on the lifering that he toward at all times.
We were just going to snorkel the Reef but the crew spotted a school of dolphins and convinced us to to go swim with them. This became a magical experience! They had just caught som large fish and approached us with their mouths full of silver fish and ready to check us out.
They swam around us and two of them decided to have fun with our biggest daughter. They came up behind her and swam almost between her legs eliciting a very surprised small scream. They then turned right in front of her and swam back and cirkeled her. She started doing saltoes in the water to their obvious amusement.
All in all it was an amazing snorkling experience. We swam, are our own food, as we didnt want to return for lunch, had a nap and then swam with the dolphins befor returning exhausted and exhilirated to the dock.
Be advised that there is no toilet in the boat, if you do a whole day trip like us and that swimming a whole Day makes you really tired so if you need extra snacks or coffee to bring that and an extra towel to cover up for a nap.
The crew is lokal and knows all the best places and secret coves in all the small islands so take their advice on where to go at what tide and have an amazing day!
Written 10 April 2023
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Jonlee P
Glasgow, UK17 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
My wife and I booked a private tour just the two of us and it was excellent. We were shown the map of the area at first to give us an idea of the day and then set off. Immediately the crew, Saeed(captain) and Amil(deck hand), spotted that Whales were in the distance and we set off towards them. They kept a very respectful distance so as not to scare or disturb them whilst giving us the best opportunity to view them and their behaviour.
Once we were satisfied we then headed towards the reef. My wife is not a strong swimmer and quite terrified of getting into open waters. Amil was great and helped make sure she understood how safe she would be, using a life ring in the water and once she was in he never left her side. We saw many amazing sights in the water with the best being a sea turtles which we could follow at one point directly above them. Following this we headed towards a beach that appears at low tide with beautiful sand and clear water.
Lunch consisted of heading to a restaurant on Wasini Island, beautifully placed where we ate fresh Lobster, Crab, Snapper and a really tasty seaweed starter.
The day ended with a tour around the town handing out sweets, pencils and books to the local kids.
Could not ask for more from a marine tour, highly recommend these guys.
Once we were satisfied we then headed towards the reef. My wife is not a strong swimmer and quite terrified of getting into open waters. Amil was great and helped make sure she understood how safe she would be, using a life ring in the water and once she was in he never left her side. We saw many amazing sights in the water with the best being a sea turtles which we could follow at one point directly above them. Following this we headed towards a beach that appears at low tide with beautiful sand and clear water.
Lunch consisted of heading to a restaurant on Wasini Island, beautifully placed where we ate fresh Lobster, Crab, Snapper and a really tasty seaweed starter.
The day ended with a tour around the town handing out sweets, pencils and books to the local kids.
Could not ask for more from a marine tour, highly recommend these guys.
Written 16 September 2022
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Silviazip
Turin, Italy27 contributions
Jul 2022
We had a memorable day together with our Blue Whale Captain and his very nice helper. The latter explained us a lot about what we were seeing. Even though it wasn't a sunny day, we did a great snorkeling with great variety of fish, colors and corals.
The snorkeling equipment was excellent. The most exciting moment was when a pod of dolphins came to swim with us, spinning, whistling and playing next to us. One of the most exciting experiences in life, a surprise not always foreseen in the program!
The snorkeling equipment was excellent. The most exciting moment was when a pod of dolphins came to swim with us, spinning, whistling and playing next to us. One of the most exciting experiences in life, a surprise not always foreseen in the program!
Written 15 August 2022
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Ivan I
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Family
Incredible experience, all the team was super careful, nice and funny. You can telk they care about their customers and their environment. We were on a private boat, all for us, we spotted ehales and dolphins and later had a super nice snorkeling experience. Food, drinks and lot of insights about the wildlife, lifestyle and culture, highly recommendable! And with a super sorprise at the end!
Written 26 August 2022
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Emma F
3 contributions
Aug 2022
We took a private day hire to Wasini for my daughter's birthday last week. We had the best day! We were brilliantly looked after by Said and Amin. They made every effort to make sure the day was really special. Whilst they couldn't guarantee the dolphins we did find some and got to swim with them - could reach out and touch them they were so close!
The day was made even more special with the balloons, locally picked flowers and traditional birthday pudding which they surprised us with for my daughters birthday.
The perfect day - really well organised and looked after. Thank you!
The day was made even more special with the balloons, locally picked flowers and traditional birthday pudding which they surprised us with for my daughters birthday.
The perfect day - really well organised and looked after. Thank you!
Written 22 August 2022
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Eva de Visser
Copenhagen, Denmark1 contribution
Dec 2019 • Couples
My boyfriend and I did a private tour with Blue Whale Boat Operators and we had a great time. My boyfriend is a marine biologist so he has quite some demands for such a trip but even he was amazed by the trip and the coral reaf in the Marine National Park. They were very flexible and welcomed all our wishes. We came to another part of the coral reaf apart from all the other tourists and which were much more beautiful. Surely recommendable.
Written 7 January 2020
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Rinju j
2 contributions
Dec 2021 • Friends
This was my awesome trip we ever had.Faisal and his crew had patience to wait and watch out for Dolphins.We saw many. Snorkeling was the best experience I had. I recommend Faisal and his crew they're the best.
Written 1 January 2022
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Rebecca S
Nairobi, Kenya16 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
This us a MUST for people visiting the area - very professional and enjoyable, I would recommend the Wasini Boat Operators whole-heartedly and definitely use them again.
Written 6 January 2015
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Jambo - we will be in Bamburi for two weeks from 4th September - what are the chances of seeing/ swimming with Humpback whales during this period ?
Written 20 July 2019
Hello, and thank you for getting in touch with us. Kisite Mpunguti Marine National Park is most famous for its resident bottlenose dolphins. Although humpback whales pass along our coast during their annual migration, it is impossible to predict whether we can spot them beginning September; some years we see them almost daily for a period of several weeks, in other years they are spotted more infrequently. Swimming with whales is definitely a no! Humpback whales are not comparable with the slow whale shark, and even boats have to stay well clear of them!
Please feel free to contact us closer to date...
Best regards,
Amina & Feisal
Written 23 July 2019
Bonjour,
Par quel organisateur êtes vs passes pour wasini svp?
Ns sommes à Diani beach , au Neptune paradise
Merci d’avance
Written 7 March 2019
Entrez en direct contact via le site Wasini Travel Guide - Dolphin & Snorkeling Tours que vous pouvez trouver avec une recherche virtuelle. Tripadvisor ne permet pas une communication d'un site internet ou des cordonées.
Bien cordialement,
Amina & Feisal
Written 10 March 2019
How can we contact you to get a quote? We don't find any phone number. is pick up from diani beach included in the day tour? Is it possible to organize only half day snorkelling excursion to the Marine park?
Thanks
Written 27 March 2018
Hello Elena,
thank you for contacting us over Tripadvisor.
We are reachable at 0722 53 22 30.
We can arrange tours including transfer from/to Diani.
Please let us know the number of interested participants, in case of children their precise age, and all your special requirements.. We will then submit a tailor-made offer.
Best regards,
Feisal, Blue Whale Boat Operators
Written 28 March 2018
Wij gaan 8 April
hoe groot is de kans dat we rond die tijd dolfijnen/walvissen tegen komen?
Written 20 February 2017
Hello Karima,
de dofijnen zijn er altijd en de kansen om hen tegen te komen zijn 90 %. Walvissen kan je in April niet ontmoeten. Schildpadden en moie vissen in alle kleuren zijn er ook!
Wij zullen je graag ons moi natuur toenen!
Amina,
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