Whale Shark and Ningaloo Reef Tour
Trip Overview
Nestled against the striking red limestone cliffs of Cape Range, Ningaloo Reef is a breathtaking underwater world teeming with marine life. Spend a day exploring this vibrant coral paradise, where every moment is unforgettable.
Swim alongside gentle whale sharks, snorkel with graceful manta rays, and find yourself surrounded by a dazzling array of tropical fish (keep an eye out for Nemo!). Spot turtles and reef sharks cruising over the sandy seabed, and watch dolphins leap and play in the shimmering waters as you sail beneath endless blue skies.
Join the expert team for an unforgettable day of adventure, discovery, and awe-inspiring encounters on Ningaloo Reef.
Itinerary
8:15 AM – Hotel Pick-Up: Relax in our air-conditioned courtesy bus as we take you on a scenic 36 km journey to Tantabiddi Boat Ramp, with insights into Ningaloo Reef’s history and marine life.
Welcome Aboard: Step onto one of our modern, spacious vessels, meet the crew, and get fitted with snorkel gear and wetsuits before a quick safety briefing.
Reef Snorkel: Start your adventure with a snorkel on Ningaloo’s inner reef, where you may spot turtles, stingrays, and colorful fish among the coral.
Marine Wildlife Search: Cruise to the outer reef as our spotter plane searches for whale sharks, with chances to see dolphins, manta rays, dugongs, and humpback whales along the way. Enjoy a morning tea, buffet lunch, and afternoon platters between sightings.
Final Reef Snorkel: If time permits, return to the inner reef for a second snorkel at another beautiful site.
3:30 – 4:00 PM – Return to Exmouth: Wrap up the day with a fruit and cheese platter before heading back to Tantabiddi Boat Ramp and returning to your accommodation.
Pricing Table
| Whale Shark and Ningaloo Reef Tour (August 2025) | |
|---|---|
| Option | Cost |
| Adult | $450 |
| Child | $400 |
| Observer | $250 |
| Family (2 adults + 2 Children) | $1,600 |
No Sighting Policy
Whale Sharks and all of the other animals that inhabit Ningaloo Reef are completely wild and are not trained, encouraged or coerced in any way to interact with passengers or crew.
They can at times be unpredictable and the location and/or duration of time taken to locate them cannot be guaranteed or predicted by 3 Islands crew or management. Some animals are seasonal and we do not guarantee that passengers will see all or in rare cases any of the more sought-after animals found on the reef. Example: Humpback Whales, Dugongs, Turtles.
Please note as this tour is conducted in the shoulder season, in the unfortunate event where we do not have a whale shark sighting or in-water interaction due to the nature of wildlife tours, there are no refunds, free repeat tours or further discounts available.
