3 Night Ningaloo Reef Snorkel and Dive Getaway from Coral Bay
Overview
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4 days
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On this 3 night Ningaloo Reef tour we’ll take you to the best places to snorkel and scuba dive, surrounding you with some of the best coral and reef fish you will see in the world. No other Ningaloo Reef tour accesses these areas, so they are pristine and uncrowded.
You will visit a variety of sites suitable for diving & snorkelling rarely visited by other people. Reef sharks, turtles, groupers and sting rays are a common sight, along with all of the macro critters, such as nudibranchs, moray eels and octopus.
Manta Rays are commonly found feeding in shallow waters close to Coral Bay. Dugongs can also be seen on occasions & inquisitive dolphins can be seen chasing fish through the clear water.
Humpback Whales (in season) are a common site on the outer reef as they make their way north on their annual migration & return south with their calves for the summer.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Adult pricing applies to all travelers unless child is sharing with 2 Adults
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
The Tour
Accommodations
Shore Thing
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Sail Ningaloo - Shore Thing
Day 1 - As the tour departs at 4pm, you can fly into Learmonth on the day of your tour departure and there is plenty of time to get to Coral Bay and have a look around before joining us on board. Once you arrive on board Shore Thing, enjoy a late afternoon snorkel or dive near “Five Fingers Reef” before enjoying a magical sunset over the Indian Ocean as the the vessel sails to its overnight anchorage. All of Sail Ningaloo’s tours cater for both snorkellers and scuba divers, from the not so confident, to experienced skill levels. You can expect to be offered 2 to 3 snorkelling activities per day depending on the time of year and scuba diving is offered on average 1 – 2 of those times, depending on the conditions of the day and sites visited. Being a shallow fringing reef, you can see & experience the best Ningaloo has to offer in shallow protected coral lagoons in any weather.
The Tour
Accommodations
Shore Thing
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Ningaloo Reef
Day 2 - Following breakfast, enjoy a morning snorkel at a site such as The Stag Forest, a beautiful coral garden exhibiting stunning branching coral formations and home to numerous marine turtles. After morning tea set sail for another exhilarating snorkel or scuba dive location, where you will have the chance to see reef sharks and turtles cruising by or large rays resting as we explore sandy underwater pathways fringed by hard coral outcrops rising to the waters surface. Enjoy a freshly prepared buffet lunch and relax on the deck, whilst keeping a look out for playful dolphins or shy dugong. The day isn’t over yet, enjoy a late afternoon snorkel when the reef’s inhabitants are winding down. As the sun sets, indulge in a sumptuous dinner and share memories of the day’s underwater adventures.
The Tour
Accommodations
Shore Thing
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Ningaloo Reef
Day 3 - Your crew and guides will select the best snorkel and dive sites based on the conditions. Ningaloo Reef boasts a mind-boggling variety of fish, turtles, and colourful coral formations, making every dive or snorkel an unforgettable adventure. You may like to enjoy a leisurely kayak or SUP, keeping an eye out for large rays resting and turtles feeding in the shallow waters. Between June and October there is a fantastic opportunity to observe Humpback Whales as they migrate along the Ningaloo coast.
The Tour
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Ningaloo Reef
Day 4 - Ningaloo Reef and Coral Bay is home to a resident population of coastal Manta Rays that frequent the inner reef to mate, give birth and feed. Enjoy a discussion on Manta Ray biology and behavior along the Ningaloo Reef with your guide, whilst we search for these graceful rays to snorkel with. After breakfast enjoy one last snorkel or scuba dive at the fascinating Asho’s Gap, a cleaning station for grey reef sharks. Watch as the sharks swim in to a large cabbage coral and hold themselves in the currents with their mouths open, whilst small cleaner fish dart in and out of their mouths and gills. Return to Coral Bay at 11:30am with the option to catch the afternoon flight departing Learmonth airport, or relax in Coral Bay or Exmouth for extra nights so you can experience more of what this truly magical destination offers.
What‘s Included
Non-alcoholic beverages
Snorkelling & Kayaking equipment, tanks & weights for divers
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages
Dive Hire Equipment (BCD & Regs)
Pickup points
Ningaloo Coral Bay Backpackers
Robinson Street Coral Bay Australia
Rac Ningaloo Reef Resort
1 Robinson Street, Coral Bay Australia
Ningaloo Coral Bay Bayview
Robinson Street, Coral Bay Australia
Options
Stateroom with ensuite
Shore Thing: Stateroom cabin with King or Twin bed configuration & private ensuite.
Duration: 4 days
Meals & Drinks: All meals prepared fresh on board, catering for all dietary requirements. Tea, coffee & soft drinks provided. Bar extra $.
Pickup included
Deluxe double bed cabin
Shore Thing: Deluxe double bed cabin with private facilities.
Duration: 4 days
Meals & Drinks: All meals prepared fresh on board, catering for all dietary requirements. Tea, coffee & soft drinks provided. Bar extra $.
Pickup included
Reviews
76 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Chill Time at its Best
incognitoDiver,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sail Ningaloo is a sailing Catamaran which takes up to 8 passengers on 4 and 7 day cruise on Ningaloo Reef. Ningaloo Reef is supposed to be one of the best and healthiest Reefs in the world. Arriving at Learmouth RAAF Airbase / Airport is interesting. It is very tiny and the main building was closed due to damage from a Cyclone. Sail Ningaloo van was there waiting to take us on the 45 min to hour drive to the boat. The scenery along the way is quite boring – scrub bush and termite mounds. About the boat: It is an old Catamaran, 51 feet in length and 27 feet wide. It is a very stable vessel. It is well maintained. The Crew of 3 are excellent! There were 3 couple and one guy on his own. None of us knew each other but we got along famously! Everything starts with a friendly but though safety briefing. After the briefing we motored to our first site for a snorkel and a dive. This boat is primarily a snorkel boat, my wife and I were the only divers on the boat. The on board divemaster is experienced and very through and we enjoyed diving with him. The first dive was very much appreciated (I get cranking if I don’t break compressed air for several days). Quite unfortunately, we arrived 1 week after a Cyclone force 3 – 4 blew through the area. In addition we also arrived 1 day after the annual coral spawning. All of this created some cloudy visibility. The crew is very accommodating and try to make things as easy as possible. As an example, we requested a night dive, not something they usually do but did take us on a night dive. Many props to them! The food on board was incredible - Emma our Chef and person of many hats created some incredible meals for us with snacks in between. Charlie, our captain and man of many hats was excellent at the grill and Hendrix our Dive Master, Snorkel Master and man of many hats was always making things just a little bit better. He had a knack for remembering what we liked to drink first thing in the morning and magically making it appear as we emerged from out cabins. Cabins were small as you would expect with no A/C but the air flow from the hatches we decent. It is a VERY relax trip - time to chill - dive - chill - eat too much, etc. Many thanks to Charlie, Emma and Hendrix for making our trip a great experience.
Such a special trip - the best experience!
Asher J,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highlight of our trip to Western Australia. Such an amazing way to see Ningaloo reef and 9 times out of 10 there are no other boats in sight during the trip. Dom, Josh and Hendrick were all amazing and all talented in different ways. Food was lovely. We were a couple with one diving and one snorkelling and the trip worked well for this. For us it was the perfect way to get in the water whilst also being a luxury experience. The photos and videos taken throughout the trip are so lovely to keep forever! We are already trying to figure out when we can come back to Australia to do the trip again.
Phenomenal Adventure - highly recommended mother/daughter get-away
marydU9161LY,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My 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 show), turtles, reef sharks and many beautiful, colourful fish - all in the backdrop of incredible coral structures which blew my mind. The crew on Shore Thing (Dom, Hendrick and Hannah) were fabulous in every way. We did not want for anything. We were lucky to have 6 other wonderful guests from different walks of life. I highly recommend this adventure.
Dreams Come True
LYNDA212021,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had been dreaming of diving and snorkelling the Ningaloo for quite some time to experience some of the images I’d only seen on a screen. Sail Ningaloo exceeded all my, already ambitious expectations, completely. The most amazing crew, first class meals and wonderful company. They took me to the heart of this magnificent place and I smiled until my face hurt. Imagine the Maldives, the reefs off Port Douglas and Heron Island, all in one place and that’s where Sail Ningaloo took us! All the mega fauna and macro too. (Ps: Slept so well in a great cabin with private toilet and shower) Get here as soon as you can 🩵
Ningaloo at it's best
409melindajanem,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time on Shore Thing 3 fantastic nights, sensational snorkeling, fantastic food, great company what more could you ask. The weather was amazing the crew so knowledgeable and willing to help not so confident swimmers. Thank you to Hanna, Luke, Hendrix and Doug for an unforgetable time.
Sail Ningaloo reef
patsyf2023,May 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the best time and experience on SureThing. The crew worked hard to make our experience memorable. They were keen to spot wildlife, and pass on their expert knowledge of Ningaloo reef and its wildlife. The boat is spacious and easy to keep organised. The bedroom and en-suite facilities were very comfortable and modern. Swimming with manta rays, sharks,turtles and dugong full filled all my wish list.
MAYBE MY LAST SNORKELING TRIP, SO PLEASED IT WAS THE BEST .Adrienne 76years young, NZ
adriennec988,Oct 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00THE REEF IS AMAZING , THE SAIL BOAT THE PERFECT WAY TO VISIT THE AREA. THE CREW WONDERFUL, ( SOME BIAS HERE AS 2 ARE FELLOW KIWIS !) VERY SUPPORTIVE WHILE SNORKELING, ALL HAD EXCELLENT KNOWLEDGE OF THE MARINE/REEF LIFE, WE SAW MANTA RAYS, WHALES AND AN AMAZING BAIT BALL ! ,SPECTACULAR IN EVERY WAY. DELICIOUS MEALS,AND PHOTOS AND VIDEO TO TAKE AWAY.
MUST DO, DONT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY
845pjll,Sep 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful few days with skipper Luke and crew (thanks guys!!!), simply marvelous part of Australia to see and if you take this boat trip you wont be disappointed. There was ample wildlife to see both underwater and on top with whales breeching not far from the boat- if you enjoy snorkeling do the trip-this friendly family run business was impeccably planned , add in great food and can do attitude! would we do it again -in a heartbeat!
A trip to remember
kimellav63,Aug 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a bucket list thing to do! We did the 3 day sail in early August and it was way better than I could have dreamed. A minimum of 2 snorkels every day, plus an amazing swim with a Manta Ray! The accommodation on board is extremely comfortable and the meals were very tasty, generous and excellently made. The crew were amazing and nothing was too much trouble. Waking up on the reef at Sunrise is special and the sunsets are spectacular, oh and then the night sky!! I can't recommend this tour enough. From the moment I contacted them, they made our visit to Ningaloo easy by helping book accommodation and other tours.
Trip of a lifetime
NorthStar49858195435,Jul 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Three amazing days seeing parts of the Nigaloo Reef that most people (besides the folks leading this boat) know about. Staff was amazing. Dives were amazing. Humpback whales, manta rays, whale sharks, Orcas, pods of stingrays, turtles, fish and coral you have to see to believe. Book this trip now!
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