Ningaloo Reef & Whale Sharks Swim Day Tour (Snorkel)

from $550 AUD

Swim with Whale Sharks

About your Whale Shark Swim Tour

Swimming with Whale Shark is seasonable (March – August) and very accessible from Exmouth. This tour operates daily to coincide with the annual Whale Shark migration.

Your day will be active with in water interaction and information about the Whaleshark sex, behaviour and feeding patterns. The crew will show you the best way how to take photos and instruct you on how to best approach and swim with the whale sharks so that your encounter with the world’s largest fish is a truly memorable one. Enjoy educational talks from on-board marine biologists, provide a fascinating insight into the rich biodiversity found in the area. It’s not uncommon to witness Bottlenose and Australian Humpback Dolphins, with a keen eye occasionally spotting Dugongs as they surface to take breath.

Please know this trip is not a dive tour so there is no scuba diving allowed, but plenty of opportunities to be in the water, snorkelling with the Whale Sharks.

Trip Overview

  • Small group day tour with a maximum 20 swimmers + 3 observers onboard each day
  • Spotter planes are used to locate the Whale Sharks
  • Departures – Daily Pick-up Point: Local Exmouth Accommodation
    Pick-up Time: from 7 am
    Drop-off Point: Local Exmouth Accommodation
    Drop-off Time: from 3.30pm

Highlights

  • Visit Ningaloo Reef
  • Full-Day swimming with Whale Sharks
  • Own spotter plane to increase chances of seeing whale sharks
  • Trips run March 1 through August 31 with 100% Sight Guarantee March 1 through August 1

Diving Details

There is no scuba diving on this tour, it is snorkelling only. However, Exmouth Diving Centre does offer a Whale Shark swim guarantee, which is as follows. If Whale Sharks can’t be found on the day of your visit, you are provided with a free repeat on the next available tour, which is valid for three (3) years.


Inclusions

  • FREE Video of your Whaleshark Swim Tour by Profesional Videographer (USB not included)
  • An unforgettable day on board our well-equipped vessels, with the World’s Leading Whaleshark Swim Team
  • Quality service and handy tips to maximise your time spent with the Ningaloo Whale Sharks
  • Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and refreshments throughout the day
  • Celebrational glass of sparkling wine or light beer to end your adventure
  • Fully qualified and experienced Crew who will answer your questions, help with your gear and brief you on how to get the most from your day!
  • A Pre-Whaleshark Snorkel lesson for everyone

Guarantee

All DPaW fees included, a proportion of your ticket price goes towards Whaleshark Research.
Good ‘Whaleshark Swim’ Guarantee in the unlikely event no whale shark is sighted on your Whale Shark Adventure with us or you just didn’t get a good swim. The operator offers a free repeat tour on standby, yours to take in the next 3 years. (conditions apply).


Pricing

Option Price
Adult $550
Child $410
Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) $1870

Pricing Tables

DELUXE WHALESHARK SWIM 2025/26 Pricing
Option Cost
Adult - Swimmer $575.00
Children (6 years to 16 years) - Swimmer $500.00
Observer Only $299.00
Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) - Swimmers $2,150.00
Exclusive Boat Charter $11,500.00
Rates are valid for travel from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026

Full Itinerary

Duration – 8 hours

The Exmouth Diving Centre Whale Shark Swim Tour departs from Exmouth at 7am and returns around 5pm. Pending the location of Whale Sharks, we anticipate you being in the water from 9am until lunch at 12pm (approx.) and then more swimming until 2pm, when the boat begins its return to Exmouth.


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