A full day on the Ningaloo with an experienced crew and marine biologists, swimming with the biggest fish in the ocean, the whale shark, aboard a 60ft vessel from Exmouth. Runs April to July.
Days
- Full day
Group size
- Max 23 — 20 swimmers and 3 observers
Start / finish
- Exmouth / Exmouth
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- 60ft vessel, with Exmouth hotel and caravan park transfers
Meals
- All meals and refreshments on board
Route
Included experiences
- Ningaloo Reef — swim with whale sharks
- Ningaloo Reef — 1 to 2 reef snorkels
- Ningaloo Coast — chances to see manta rays, dolphins, dugongs and turtles
- On board — professional photos above and below the water
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Reviews
5.0
Based on 44 reviews
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AI summary of 44 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the crew for their professionalism, friendliness and attentiveness to safety, with particular appreciation for their ability to cater to swimmers of all abilities, including those who are nervous or less confident in the water. The most prominent highlight across reviews is the experience of swimming with whale sharks, which travellers describe as exceptional and unforgettable, often involving multiple encounters throughout the day, along with sightings of humpback whales, manta rays, turtles and dolphins. The quality of food provided onboard, the comfortable boat, the included professional photography, and the convenience of hotel or campsite pick-up in Exmouth are also frequently mentioned as strengths. The most common caveat is that the tour is physically demanding, requiring participants to jump in and out of the water repeatedly and swim hard to keep pace with the whale sharks, and that the experience is weather-dependent, with some days offering better conditions than others for reef snorkelling or wildlife sightings.
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I'm terrified of the ocean, but I came to Exmouth to spread my Nan's ashes and swim with whale sharks as she had. From the bus ride, Unya understood my fear, took me under her wing in the water and checked on me constantly, and Jake made sure even weak swimmers got close for photos. I got in, I swam, and I swam with a whale shark. The food was incredible too. If you're scared, tell them, because this crew got me through it.
A brilliant day in and on the water. From the boat we saw humpbacks, dolphins, turtles and a dugong, and snorkelling the reef we found a shovel-nosed ray and plenty of fish, but swimming alongside the whale shark was the ultimate. The food was outstanding and everyone was looked after.
A fantastic day with a friendly, professional crew. We had numerous swims with whale sharks plus good morning and afternoon snorkels.
An amazing day out. I swam with a whale shark and saw an oceanic manta ray and false killer whales. Shane, Jake, Holly, Anya and Katie were incredibly friendly and helpful.
A beautiful experience. We saw loads of whales and swam with whale sharks. The guides were well prepared, friendly and full of energy, and organised everything from the meeting point to lunch to the swims. We'd do it again in a heartbeat.
We were picked up from our Exmouth campsite and learnt some local history on the way. The equipment was clean, the boat comfortable, and noodles and life jackets were there for less confident snorkellers. After stingrays on the first snorkel we had five or six swims with whale sharks and saw humpbacks all day. Food ran from pancakes to a lunch that catered for vegan and gluten-free, and we got free keepsakes on the drive home. Thanks Kya, Katie, Jake, Holly and Mark.
