This World Ocean Day, 8 June, Elegant Resorts is showcasing its exclusive ocean-themed holidays, inspired by David Attenborough's recent 100th birthday and his film, "Ocean". The luxury tour operator offers unique experiences, including swimming with whale sharks in the Maldives and Australia, observing sea lions and penguins in the Galápagos Islands, and encountering beluga whales in Northern Manitoba.

At Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, guests can swim with whale sharks from mid-March to late July and spot humpback whales from August to October. The eco-camp, nestled in Cape Range National Park, features 15 wilderness tents and a solar-powered lodge. A 10-night package, including stays at Eos by Skycity in Adelaide and Sal Salis, starts at $15,500 (£12,660) per person, departing 15 September 2026.

In the Maldives, the Four Seasons Resort at Landaa Giraavaru offers a "Manta-on-call" service, alerting guests to manta ray sightings. Located in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the resort provides a seven-night stay in a Premier Oceanfront Bungalow from $15,340 (£12,530) per person, departing 2 October 2026.

Bawah Reserve in Indonesia's Anambas Archipelago offers a gateway to the Coral Triangle, with 13 dive sites and a vibrant house reef. A 12-night itinerary, including stays at Capella Singapore and Raffles Singapore, is priced from $22,140 (£18,070) per person, departing 1 September 2026.

For those seeking Arctic adventures, Seal River Heritage Lodge in Northern Manitoba offers beluga whale sightings and polar bear safaris. Rates for the 2027 season will be available in September.

Elegant Resorts also offers a nine-night Galápagos Islands package, including a seven-night Ecoventura Cruise, from $17,580 (£14,335) per person, departing 5 December 2026

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