Ningaloo Adventure and Manta Ray Tour
Quick Overview
About this experience
Experience the most spectacular highlights of the Ningaloo Reef on this full-day tour! Ningaloo Reef and Dive brings divers and snorkelers on board together. Enjoy the unique opportunity to snorkel with the majestic manta rays and explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed reef.
The tour includes 2 dives or 2 snorkeling dives, during which you will discover a colourful variety of tropical fish, colourful corals, possibly turtles and sharks.
Highlights of this experience
- Start of the full-day tour at 8:00 am: check-in and provision of equipment for the day.
- Departure from the jetty: the start of an exciting day on Ningaloo Reef.
- 2 dives or snorkeling trips: explore the colourful underwater world with tropical fish, corals, turtles and sharks.
- Batemans Bay & spotter plane: Drive to a sandy bottom bay while an airplane looks out for manta rays.
- Snorkeling with manta rays: An unforgettable experience to be in the water with the majestic manta rays.
- Lunch break on board: Relax while the crew prepares lunch.
- Last dive or snorkel: Return to Ningaloo Reef for the final activity in the water.
What's included
- Buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea and light refreshments
- Snorkeling/diving equipment
- Observation aircraft that help in the search for manta rays
What's excluded
- Accommodation transfers
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Itinerary
Day
The full-day tour starts at 8:00 am with check-in at the store in Coral Bay, where all your equipment will be provided. We then drive to the jetty to start the adventure on the Ningaloo Reef. The tour includes two dives or snorkels on the reef, where you can discover tropical fish, corals, turtles and sharks.
In between, we head to Batemans Bay, where a spotter plane is on the lookout for manta rays – if spotted, you can snorkel with them. After the manta interaction, the boat cruises through the bay in search of more marine life while a buffet lunch is served.
Finally, we head back to Ningaloo Reef for one last water activity before the tour ends at the store at around 3:30 pm.
Where we’ll meet
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations within 3 days before the start of the tour will be refunded 100% of the price.
- If canceled within 2 days before the start of the tour, 50% of the price will be refunded.
- Cancellations of less than 48 hours will not be refunded.
Experience FAQs
Am I guaranteed to see sea creatures on this tour?
Please note that wild animal encounters in their natural environment are unpredictable. The team will do everything possible to give you the best possible experience, however there is no guarantee that all or any animals will be sighted on the day. In the event of no sighting, there will be no refund.
Is the tour suitable for children?
The tour is suitable for children aged 4 and over. Children must be able to walk and move independently as diving and snorkeling equipment is on board. A parent or guardian must remain with them throughout the tour.
What regulations apply to divers?
The following rules apply to the Discover Scuba Dive program: At least one group of 2 people must participate, participants must be physically able to complete the program. Participation may be refused in the event of existing health problems or without a current medical clearance, in which case no refund will be made.
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