Adventure

# Wildlife & Marine

Encounters that change you

## What to Expect

A yacht puts you in the path of the ocean's greatest spectacles. Swim alongside whale sharks in the Maldives, watch humpback whales breach from your sundeck in Tonga, snorkel with manta rays at cleaning stations, or witness sea turtles nesting on a deserted beach. These are not zoo encounters - they are wild, unscripted moments in the animals' own territory.

Whale watching from the yacht (humpback, sperm, orca)

Swimming with whale sharks and manta rays

Sea turtle nesting and hatching excursions

Shark diving (reef sharks, hammerheads, great whites)

Dolphin encounters and pod tracking

Seabird colonies and marine reserve visits

### At a Glance

Best for

Nature lovers, photographers, and families with curious kids

Season

Tonga whales July to October; Maldives whale sharks year-round; Galapagos wildlife year-round.

## Best Destinations

Top charter grounds for wildlife & marine

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### Galapagos

Marine iguanas, sea lions, giant tortoises, and hammerhead schools

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### Polynesia

Tonga for humpback whales, Rangiroa for dolphins and sharks

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### Scandinavia

Orca and humpback whale encounters in northern Norway

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### Maldives

Whale sharks at South Ari, mantas at Hanifaru Bay

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### Great Barrier Reef

Dwarf minke whales, reef sharks, and turtle nesting on Lady Elliot

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## What to Look For

Key yacht features for wildlife & marine

-   Snorkelling and freediving equipment
-   Tender for quiet approaches to wildlife
-   Crew with marine biology knowledge
-   Hydrophone for underwater whale song (ideal)
-   Respect for wildlife interaction guidelines

## Yachts for Wildlife & Marine

Charter yachts equipped for wildlife & marine

[Browse all yachts](/yachts/?toys=snorkeling)

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![CHRISTINA O](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/7122/thumb/_BHH-kwx90yV.webp)

CHRISTINA O

325ft / 99.1m ·34 guests ·17 cabins From $818,930 / week

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![MALTESE FALCON](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/15284/thumb/y2x4h_J7lsDZ.webp)

MALTESE FALCON

289ft / 88.0m ·12 guests ·6 cabins From $573,251 / week

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![ARCTIC](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/14700/thumb/Ica31DrjOx2C.webp)

ARCTIC

287ft / 87.6m ·12 guests ·7 cabins From $690,241 / week

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![Chakra](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/11577/thumb/Je46MT7sn2i9.webp)

Chakra

282ft / 86.0m ·24 guests ·19 cabins From $579,101 / week

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![AMARYLLIS](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/17338/thumb/hJjOXkrnwlHX.webp)

AMARYLLIS

258ft / 78.5m ·12 guests ·7 cabins From $1,023,663 / week

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![HUNTRESS](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/11205/thumb/jBKMv62qSHEJ.webp)

HUNTRESS

248ft / 75.6m ·12 guests ·6 cabins From $695,000 / week

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## Ready to discover?

Tell us about your dream wildlife & marine charter and we will match you with the perfect yacht.

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## Intel & Guides

Read up before your wildlife & marine charter

[Destination Intel

### The Azores by Charter Yacht: Atlantic Crossroads for Whales and Bluewater Fishing

Nine volcanic islands on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge deliver sperm whales, grander blue marlin and the Atlantic's most storied yacht port, four hours from London.

Read](/intel/intel-azores/) [Marine World

### Pelagic Encounters: The Ocean's Open-Water Giants and Where to Find Them

Where to find the ocean's great pelagic species by charter yacht - whale sharks, hammerheads, oceanic mantas, threshers, mola mola, and humpbacks - and what drives them to be there.

Read](/intel/marine-pelagic-species-guide/) [Marine World

### Where to See Whales from a Yacht: A Season-by-Season Guide

From Arctic orcas hunting herring in Norwegian fjords to humpbacks calving in Tonga - where and when to plan a whale-watching charter, species by species.

Read](/intel/marine-whale-watching-by-yacht/) [Adventure Guide

### Surfing by Yacht in French Polynesia: Teahupo'o, Huahine and Beyond

French Polynesia's reef passes produce some of the most powerful and beautiful surf on the planet. A charter yacht is the platform that connects them - from Teahupo'o's infamous wall to the quieter breaks of Huahine and the Tuamotus.

Read](/intel/surfing-french-polynesia/)

[All intel & guides](/intel/)