Coral Bay Ecotours

Coral Bay Ecotours is the longest-running operator in the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Ningaloo Reef. Providing adventure tours of a different nature, see Whale Sharks, Turtles, Manta rays, and Humpback Whales all on their custom-made vessels, for an incredible day on the reef. From the moment you enter their shop in Peoples Park to first slipping into the waters of the stunning Ningaloo Reef, their international staff will dote on you with custom fittings and proper food to keep you going during the trip. Regardless if you choose to take a Glass Bottom Boat Tour or swim with the magnificent Whale Sharks, the reef is literally steps away, providing you with the closest and best experience anywhere along the Western Australian coastline....

Product Types

• Adventure and Outdoors Tours
• Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
• Nature and wildlife
• Full Day
• Customised
• Half Day or Less

Accreditation

• China Ready and Accredited Program
• EcoStar Accreditation
• Quality Tourism Accreditation
• Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC

Activities you can engage in

• Boating
• Snorkelling
• Swimming

Tours

• Whale Shark Safari

  

  The tour begins at the Coral Bay Ecotours office, followed by a short bus transfer to the jetty to board the vessel. Enjoy your first reef snorkel experience in the beautiful coral gardens where you may encounter numerous fish, reef sharks and other marine species. After morning tea, begin your journey to the outer reef. The spotter plane will be out searching for whale sharks and advising of any other exciting marine life spotted along the way! Coral Bay Ecotours will do their best to allow you to experience as much wildlife as possible during the tour. Once the spotter plane has found a whale shark, the boat will make its' way there. Guests will be split into two groups of 10 and take turns to swim with the whale shark. To ensure that they don’t disturb the natural habitat, swimmers are allowed a maximum one hour of swimming time with the whale shark. You will stop along the way home for a second reef snorkel at a different site. To finish the day, celebrate with a glass of champagne!

  Facilities found here

  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet

  Accessibility Information

  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

• Marine Eco Safari

  

  The tour begins at the Coral Bay Ecotours' office (unless otherwise advised), followed by a short bus transfer to the jetty to board the vessel. You will head out for your first reef snorkel experience in Bill's Bay where you may encounter numerous fish, reef sharks and other marine species in the beautiful coral gardens. After morning tea you will visit the sea turtle sanctuary where you can observe turtles feeding and surfacing for air. Following this, you then head to Bateman’s Bay where with the assistance of a spotter plane, there is the opportunity to snorkel with manta rays. On the return home, you will stop for an afternoon snorkel.

  Facilities found here

  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet

  Accessibility Information

  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

• Humpback Whale Safari

  

  This full-day tour day begins with a beautiful reef experience snorkel where you may encounter turtles, reef sharks, stingrays and various species of fish! They then make their way out to the open ocean to observe the whales in their playground. If and when their trained guide deems it is safe to do so, guests will be separated into groups of seven, ready to enter the water. With the groups taking turns, seven swimming guests will enter the water with two crew at a time positioned to the side or in front of the whale’s path at a safe distance. It is then all up to the whales - each interaction will be on their terms. Humpback whales can be curious and may approach swimmers, or they may simply pass by. When you have finished your time with the humpback whales, you will make your way back inside the reef to have lunch and do a final reef snorkel. On the way back to the jetty they will provide you with a glass of champagne and a fruit platter to finish the day off in style.

  Facilities found here

  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet

  Accessibility Information

  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

• 3 Hour Turtle Ecotour

  

  The Turtle Tour is the best way to view turtles feeding in their natural surroundings. The experienced crew and their in-depth knowledge of the local turtles' species and behaviour, will show you the best way to view these amazing animals. As the only turtle tour conducted on a glass-bottom boat, this great value tour also provides you with the opportunity for coral viewing, fish feeding and snorkelling at two specially selected sites.

  Facilities found here

  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet

  Accessibility Information

  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

• 2 Hour Coral Viewing and Snorkeling

  

  The Two Hour Coral Viewing and Snorkeling tour takes place on board Nhanya-Ku. Not only can you see the reef passing by under the glass, you have the opportunity to snorkel at two beautiful sites. Immerse yourself amongst hundreds of tropical fish and view magnificent coral gardens along with other amazing wildlife that calls the World-Heritage Ningaloo Reef home.

  Facilities found here

  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet

  Accessibility Information

  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

• 1 Hour Glass Bottom Boat Tour

  

  With its' very shallow draft, spacious layout and superior design, their glass-bottom boat, Nhanya-Ku, is perfect for taking you over the beautiful coral formations found in the lagoon gardens of the inner reef. The one hour coral viewing may be the perfect tour for you to experience all the wonderful fish and different coral formations without having to get in the water. Whilst on board, their knowledgeable crew gives an informative talk about the many things you’re seeing under the glass.

  Facilities found here

  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet

  Accessibility Information

  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.