15 Tours in Coral Bay Worth Booking

1.Marine Eco Safari – Swim with Manta Rays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 493 reviews · from $466Our pick

Start at 8 am in Coral Bay and spend about seven hours exploring Ningaloo Reef by boat. Snorkel Bills Bay, visit a turtle sanctuary, then search Bateman’s Bay for manta rays with help from a spotter plane. The day includes tea, snacks, and buffet lunch, with an onboard photographer offering souvenir images.

“Awesome experience swimming with the mantas! Great crew, photographer, and skipper. Amazing day on the water”

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2.Best of Ningaloo Mantas and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · from $251

Set out from Coral Bay with Ningaloo Marine Interactions for about seven hours on the water. You get a short wetsuit, snorkel gear, morning and afternoon tea, and a freshly cooked burger lunch. The route can include manta rays, turtles, reef sharks, tiger sharks, coral gardens, and huge schools of fish, with a maximum of 20 people.

“Great experience!! Manta ray, tiger shark, leopard shark, sand sharks, white point sharks, turtles, and lot of colorful fishes.”

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3.Ningaloo Reef 3-Hour Turtle Ecotour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 177 reviews · 3 hours · from $113

Spend three hours aboard a glass-bottom boat with Coral Bay Ecotours, watching Green Sea Turtles feed in their sanctuary before snorkeling at two reef sites. The crew explains turtle behavior, coral, and fish, while you can stay dry and watch through the glass. Snorkeling gear, hot drinks, and biscuits are included.

“Awesome all round . Nothing to complain about everything was fantastic .”

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4.Coral Bay Glass-Bottom Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 166 reviews · 1 hour · from $56Best value

From Coral Bay, board Nhanya-Ku by walking through shallow water and glide over Ningaloo Reef’s inner lagoon. English-speaking guides explain the coral and fish beneath the glass. The one-hour trip suits families, non-swimmers, and anyone short on time, but bring sun protection and wear shorts or swimwear for boarding.

“The tour was good although because of the 2022 bleaching event, it was disappointing that there was very little colour to the coral.”

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5.Coral Bay 3-Hour Turtle Ecotour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $466

Meet Coral Bay Ecotours 15 minutes early, walk to the beach, and board Nhanya-Ku, a custom glass-bottom boat. Your crew takes you to turtle-feeding areas and two selected snorkeling sites, with coral views, fish feeding, drinks, and coffee or tea included. Jessie and Oliver are among the crew members associated with this tour.

“Excellent for a quick tour of the coral bay marine life! Staff were friendly and tour was well organised!”

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6.2-Hour Coral Viewing and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 135 reviews · 2 hours · from $84

Join Coral Bay Ecotours for two hours aboard the Nhanya-Ku, a custom glass-bottom boat. You will view coral and marine life through the boat, then snorkel at two reef sites with supplied gear. Guides can assist with equipment, and sightings may include turtles, reef sharks, dolphins, octopus, or other Ningaloo wildlife.

“Loved it I have never been snorkeling before and enjoyed every minute of it”

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7.Whale Shark Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 132 reviews · from $251

Start at 7:30 am with Coral Bay Ecotours, transfer to the jetty, and snorkel coral gardens before heading offshore. A spotter plane helps locate whale sharks, then two groups of 10 take turns swimming with them. Lunch, tea, a glass of Champagne, and photos are included. Expect a full day on the water.

“Wow, is all I can say about this tour company. Everyone is amazing, they work so well together and they make sure that you have an amazing day.”

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8.5 Night Ningaloo Reef Ningaloo Escape from Coral Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $3,586

Join skipper Dom and the Sail Ningaloo crew aboard Shore Thing for five nights around Ningaloo Reef. Expect one to three daily water sessions, coral gardens, turtles, rays, reef sharks, kayaking, secluded beaches, meals, and a maximum of 10 people. Scuba equipment, except BCDs and regulators, costs extra.

“Our time on Shore Thing was truly the journey of a lifetime. From booking to disembarking, everything about our experience was perfection. Ningaloo is a magical place and the crew ensured we got to experience the magic! Traveling Read more”

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9.Ningaloo Reef Swim and Snorkel with Whale Sharks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 103 reviews · 9 hours · from $460

Join Coral Bay Ecotours aboard Thunder for a 9-hour Ningaloo Reef safari. You will snorkel coral gardens, search for whale sharks with help from a spotter plane, and swim in two groups of 10 when one is found. Katie, Sophie, Trav, and photographer Laura have all been part of the friendly crew praised for safety, wildlife care, food, and photos.

“Although we didn’t get to see the Whake Sharks, we had a fabulous day. The Crew made every effort to make sure we got to see & experience all there was to offer. Manta Rays, dolphins, turtles, sharks and a breaching whale were the highlights. We were made to feel safe and were very well looked, with morning tea & lunch. Thanks again to the crew for such a memorable experience - well worth the money.”

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10.Coral Bay 2-Hour Coral Viewing and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $133

Join Coral Bay EcoTours for a two-hour trip aboard Nhanya-Ku, a custom glass-bottom boat. Watch Ningaloo Reef pass beneath you, then snorkel at two sites selected by your guide. The tour includes snorkeling equipment, guided reef commentary, coastal views, and a return to the Coral Bay meeting point.

“Amazing experience, so many sea creatures. Staff were informative and friendly and knew best snorkeling spots.”

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11.3 Night Ningaloo Reef Snorkel and Dive Getaway from Coral Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $2,366

Spend three nights aboard Shore Thing with a small group of up to 10 people, exploring Coral Bay and Ningaloo Reef by snorkel, scuba, kayak, and guided swims. Crew members such as Luke, Chloe, Gloria, Hannah, Hendrix, and Doug have been praised for their warm support and reef knowledge. Meals, nonalcoholic drinks, tanks, weights, and water gear are included.

“My 15 year old daughter and I had a phenomenal 3 night experience on the Shore Thing, celebrating my 50th birthday. We witnessed the most amazing marine life on the reef, including the a family of mantarays (who put on a spectacular sRead more”

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12.Humpback Whale Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $466

Leave Coral Bay at 7:30 am for an eight-hour humpback whale safari along Ningaloo Reef. A maximum of 14 people keeps the outing personal. You can watch from the boat or enter the water if conditions are safe and the whales allow it. Lunch, snacks, sparkling wine, and a photography package are included.

“We would put down 6 stars if we could! A lot of the tour is up to the animals but the staff/ crew do their best to give you a wonderful experience! The humpbacks were so active on the day we went, so swimming with them was difficult but the crew did their best and wRead more”

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13.Coral Bay 1-Hour Coral Viewing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $251

Board Coral Bay Ecotours at Peoples Shopping Village for a one-hour glass-bottom boat trip over Ningaloo Reef. You can watch coral and fish without getting wet, or use the included snorkeling gear. Guides such as Santiago, Flora, Bodie, and Jake have shared local marine insights, fish feeding, and the famous Ayres Rock coral formation.

“Great tour, worth it if you’re in coral bay as you get to see the coral and a lot more beautiful colourful fish from a different perspective. Was plenty to see! Tour guides were super informative and the boat was comfortable where everyone had a good view.”

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14.Half Day Sailing and Snorkeling Tour from Coral Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $132

You’ll sail from Coral Bay to two Ningaloo Reef snorkeling sites, with up to an hour at each. The captain and deckhand run the boat, gear and lunch are included, and a custom boom net adds a playful finish. Bring snacks or drinks for the cooler, but no swimming after alcohol.

“Small group, nice team and big fun ! Saw beautiful corals, sharks, turtles, dolphins and oc manta ray… I recommend !”

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15.Full Day Ningaloo Reef with Manta Rays Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 39 reviews · 7h 30m · from $176

Meet the Ningaloo Reef Dive team at 8:00am in Coral Bay for a full day of snorkeling or optional scuba sessions at two reef sites, a manta ray search using a spotter plane, and a final water visit after lunch. PADI-trained staff, equipment, meals, and refreshments are included.

“The Manta Ray team were very professional, experienced and on a mission to have us swim with the Manta Rays, and they succeeded. The opt in photography was first class and a fabulous momento of the day.”

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