Overview
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7 hours
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Our Marine Eco Safari is an incredible way to experience the Ningaloo Reef! Coral Bay's resident Manta Rays are regularly encountered all year round.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Your tour begins at 8 am at the Coral Bay Ecotours office (unless otherwise informed), followed by a short bus transfer to the jetty to board the vessel. Then we head out for your first reef snorkel experience in Bills Bay, where you may encounter numerous fish, reef sharks, and other marine species and the beautiful coral gardens. After morning tea you will visit the sea turtle sanctuary where you can observe turtles feeding and surfacing for air. We then head to Bateman’s Bay, where, with the assistance of a spotter plane, there is the opportunity to snorkel with Manta Rays. On the return home, we stop for an afternoon snorkel.
Options
Marine Eco Safari - Swim with Manta Rays
What‘s Included
Buffet lunch
Afternoon tea
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
514 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Incredible experience with fabulous crew
3emmajaneh,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our manta ray trip was incredible. We were lucky enough to see a mating chain which was so exciting. Our crew of Jessie, Pedro and Marina and our 2 captains Hayley and Matt were amazing. The crew were there to help everyone when needed and were so passionate about their jobs. They gave clear instructions and made it an unforgettable experience. It was definitely more fast paced and intense than I had anticipated as you had to try and swim as fast as the manta rays but I managed to keep up and I am not a particularly strong swimmer. Of the 3 groups we were split up into on the boat, we just got really lucky with what we saw. I would highly recommend this!
Wonderful experience with Manta rays
U6757NHashleys,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience. Two long snorkelling sessions in beautiful reef full of sealife. Then 3 snorkels sessions with Manta rays. On the 3rd run with manta rays we were lucky to experience them in a mating chain, with a line of 3 males following 1 female. The day was wonderful, the crew were very helpful and full of good information and really showed us they wanted us to enjoy the experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this trip.
Manta ray tour
201sophiee,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic. Got what we wanted - magnificent manta ray barreling meters from us as we floated in the water
Not to be missed tour
fionabO9201TP,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience not to be missed. Professional crew that made this day for us awesome.
Out of this world - an awesome day
griffo1959,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the most amazing experiences of my life - seeing these majestic animals swimming, feeding and spiralling through the water was out of this world. Absolute hats off to the team on the boat. They went above and beyond to make the experience memorable - professional and really caring. This activity does require reasonable fitness and swimming proficiency, but the crew went out of their way to make sure that those who were not as fast in the water still got the chance to see manta rays - even taking a couple of people out one-on-one along with a photographer to make it happen and get a great photo! On top of that, the knowledge of the crew was incredible so we learnt lots, and we also got to enjoy a fantastic snorkel on Ningaloo Reef before and after the manta ray experience. VERY VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Manta ray magic
lynnemichelle2016,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible swim with a Mantar ray, it felt like an actual interaction, just stunning, watching her doing rolls back and fourth. This was our second trip with company and the level of professionalism and care was same. Bonus dolphins swimming by and the usual gorgeous coloured fis, turtles and healthy coral.
Excellent Experience.
davidrM3694TN,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience. Saw 4 different Manta Rays, turtles, dolphins, Dogongs etc, all within sight of Coral Bay inside the reef. Photos are extra at the end, but were pretty good quality. Ask the photographer if you want photos of your group.
The best day out on the reef!
GrietKint,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a day out on the inner reef. Apart from swimming with a 4m wide manta (3 times), we also swam with 6 sharks, many sea turtles and so many colourful fish among the stunning coral. Perfect conditions on a sea that seemed like a mirror today. Great knowledgable crew who gave us plenty of time to enjoy the fauna. Not just "having a look around" but they guided us in the water to the best spots and pointed out what came on our path. Gold star for Coral Bay Ecotours!
A must while in coral bay
Apes07,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing 🤩 would definitely recommend. Friendly staff from the skipper Paul to the 3 in the water. marina, Jessie and Jess and the photographer Kris. All so knowledgeable and friendly. Great day on the coral. Best I’ve ever seen with so much marine life. Beautiful manta rays on display and the last snorkel at the cleaning station with sharks . Wow wow o wow. Saw some large tiger sharks while in the boat and dugongs . You don’t always get this lucky but how awesome would recommend
UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE
emmotttony,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing day, the snorkel on the reef to start off was so full of life and crystal clear water. The crew kept our expectations in check but when we spotted an oceanic manta ray they got us in the water and interacting straight away. Not long after the first swim a second oceanic manta was found and we went back in this time managing an extended swim alongside. What an absolutely magic experience. The crew were awesome and the boat well set up for the Manta Ray swims. Can't recommend Coral Bay Eco tours highly enough.
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