Discover Qatar whale sharks excursions have been extended until the end of August, giving marine and wildlife enthusiasts a month more to see these magnificent sea creatures in the northern coasts, Visit Qatar has posted on Twitter.“Get up close to explore these majestic sea-dwellers in a comfortable cruise with all-inclusive amenities, food, beverages and great views,” the official social media tourism account of Qatar Tourism said.
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According to Discover Qatar, sailing takes about 2.5 hours to reach the Whale Shark’s location. At 8.15am, guests will also be briefed about whale sharks via a presentation before the actual experience. “Regardless of the riveting moniker, whale sharks impose no threat to humans, whether spectators or divers. They meander in warm and shallow sea waters of the Northern coasts of Qatar, located about 145 kilometres afar the shores of the capital city, Doha. Whale sharks appear in schools of over 100-150 fishes at a time,” VisitQatar noted.Apart from the whale sharks excursions and other marine activities, Qatar also offers stopover packages for visitors who want to experience the country’s ‘golden desert’. These include desert safaris, camel riding, dune-bashing, camping at night with the family, and a visit to the inland sea and the rock formations at Zekreet, among other destinations and heritage sites.Desert activities and tours have become increasingly popular for stopover visitors, which further boosts the country’s tourism and hospitality sectors, it is learnt.For those who want to explore the city, VisitQatar suggests a dhow boat ride in order to “find the best views of Doha's iconic skyline.”