About Sail Ningaloo Snorkel & Dive Catamaran Getaways

Sail Ningaloo offer three unique amazing liveaboard sailing adventures taking you to see and experience the highlights of Ningaloo Reef. Both snorkelling and  Select from a number of dedicated dive trips, itineraries onboard the luxury sailing vessel Shore Thing.

Sail Ningaloo operates on the Ningaloo Reef from Coral Bay – Late February to October, inclusive.

Join this idyllic sailing safari exploring some of the most remote areas of the Ningaloo Reef Marine Park. The snorkelling and diving experience is world-class as you surround yourself with a pristine coral reef and an abundance of fish life.

Shore Thing Liveaboard Trip Adventures

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3 Nights –  Snorkel & Dive Getaway

Experience some of the best reef locations on Ningaloo Reef. Perfect tip itinerary if short on time for the most avid snorkeller and scuba diver.

5 Nights – Ningaloo Escape

Wanting more than this 5 nights and 6 days exploring some of the more remote reef locations Ningaloo Reef has to offer.  The extra time allows you to explore some of the most magical and varied coral outcrops to be found on the Ningaloo Reef, sailing over 70km between Coral Bay & Norwegian Bay where no other tour accesses. On what can only be described as a marine safari!

8 Nights – Ultimate Ningaloo

This ultimate experience combines the 3 Night and 5 Night trip itineraries to give you the absolute best of Ningaloo Reef.

The Vessel

Sail Ningaloo’s vessel ‘Shore Thing’ is a purpose built, 51ft liveaboard sailing catamaran with four beautifully appointed private cabins, with a large central saloon area, a fully shaded entertaining deck, elevated fly bridge with 360° views and an expansive
front deck with double trampoline nets for relaxing.

The cabin setup onboard is suited to couples. (If you are travelling alone then you will need to book the cabin completely for sole use).

Being a catamaran Shore Thing is extremely comfortable and stable, both at sea and at anchor. With a shallow draft Shore Thing is an ideal vessel for accessing the many spectacular shallow inner reef lagoons and assures easy inner reef access for
calm anchorage in all weather conditions.

Maximum Guests – (8-10)

Vessel Facilities

• Snorkelling equipment; wetsuits, masks, snorkels, fins
• 2 x Double kayaks
• Scuba diving equipment; tanks, weights and compressor
• Sturdy tender for shore excursions
• Library of reference books
• TV/DVD player with nature DVD’s
• IPod and IPod jack

Cabins

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Accommodation on board is orientated toward small numbers (maximum of 8-10, depending on configurations)

2 x Stateroom King cabins with full ensuite (Stateroom cabin configurations are flexible – King, twin or double bed with additional single bunk)

2 Deluxe double bed cabins with private facilities located just outside each cabin.

All cabins feature air-conditioning, fan, reading lights and power points.

The destination is the beautiful Sandy Point and Pelican Point Sanctuary, perfect places to explore the shallow reef lagoons either by kayak, scuba diving or by donning a mask, snorkel and fins.

Enjoy walking along sparkling white beaches and viewing turtles in their natural feeding grounds.  Dugongs can also be seen on occasions grazing on seagrass beds and inquisitive Dolphins can often be seen chasing fish throughout the clear water. Between June and November, Humpback Whales are a common sight on the outer reef, as they make their way north on their annual migration and return south with their calves for the summer.

Stateroom King

Private Room featuring en-suite with toilet and shower, air-conditioning, fan and king bed.

Deluxe Double Cabin

A private room featuring air-conditioning, fan and double bed with shared facilities.

Stateroom Twin

Private Room featuring en-suite with toilet and shower, air-conditioning, fan and twin beds.

Stateroom Triple

Private Room featuring en-suite with toilet and shower, air-conditioning, fan and double bed with additional single bunk or 3 single beds.

You will experience spectacular dense coral formations that surround Coral Bay.  Your adventure will see you sailing along Batemans Bay, home to a population of majestic Manta Rays. Visit Point Cloates, where there are numerous turtles swimming and feeding in the shallow waters. We may get to step foot on Fraser Island, the Ningaloo Reef’s only sand island visible only at low tide!

All expeditions explore the pristine Ningaloo Reef Marine Park, where there will be plenty of opportunities to view turtles, dolphins, dugongs, whales (seasonal) without even getting in the water! Then just imagine the thrill of what you may discover when you don a mask, snorkel and a pair of fins! There will be plenty of time to experience scuba diving, kayaking or to find a perfect snorkelling lagoon or that stunning secluded beach. Enjoy glorious sunsets over the Indian Ocean while indulging in a little me time.

Departures / Pickups

• Tours all start at 4.00 pm on departure day and return approx. 12:30 pm on the return day
• Airport transfers from Exmouth can be organised (Additional Charges Apply, see Extras*)

“Shore Thing” is the only liveaboard trip operating from Coral Bay, Western Australia so it is advised to plan well in advance. Please contact us for scheduled departure dates and pricing.