Ko Samui

The beloved teddy bear of the sea, the whale shark, frequents Thai waters. The largest fish in the sea, the whale shark has exactly zero relation to whales. They can grow up to 40-feet long and although their mouths are typically five feet wide sporting 300 teeth, they’re a docile, gentle giant. Nothing to be afraid of here. On the beautiful island of Koh Tao, Koh Samui, or Koh Phan-nang, sign up with a dive school for their whale shark snorkeling experience. They’ll take down your contact information and let you know as soon as they spot the giant shark, whisking you out on the open ocean to swim with the biggest fish you’ll ever meet. Before this adventure, we highly recommend you either have a waterproof phone or waterproof casing for your phone because this is a bucket-list item you’re going to need to document thoroughly. On Koh Samui, we recommend Calypso Diving.