Swimming with the Whale Sharks - Ningaloo Reef (Exmouth)

About this tour

Spend 6–7 hours aboard a purpose-built catamaran off Exmouth, swimming alongside whale sharks (April–August) or humpback whales (September–November) in the Indian Ocean. Ningaloo Reef's warm waters host the planet's largest fish and a kaleidoscope of reef life. Those preferring to observe can relax on the two-deck vessel with champagne and uninterrupted ocean views. Hotel pickup, lunch, wetsuits, snorkelling kit and professional guides all included.

Highlights

• Face-to-face encounters with whale sharks or humpbacks
• 65-foot catamaran with shaded lower deck and sun deck
• Complimentary wetsuits, flotation aids, snorkelling gear
• Hotel transfers and lunch provided
• Free photo download of your day
• Prescription masks available on request

What to expect

You'll board the vessel early morning and motor out to the reef where sightings are most likely. Once a whale shark or humpback is spotted, you'll enter the water with a guide—the sheer scale of these creatures becomes apparent only when you're alongside them. Snorkelling between swims gives you glimpses of reef fish and corals. The boat provides shade, hot drinks and lunch; the upper deck is ideal for sunbathing or watching for marine activity. Expect a full day on water with moderate swimming; the crew handles all logistics.

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