Let your child swim beside the biggest fish in the sea; the mighty Whale Shark! Swimming beside these creatures is an awesome experience. Our team of passionate professionals will take you out on the Ningaloo Reef for the EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME as you swim with the whale sharks!
Experience swimming with the BIGGEST FISH IN THE SEA; THE WHALE SHARK on the Ningaloo Reef; every year between April – July! The Ningaloo Reef is one of the only places in the world where you can experience this incredible tour!
Your day begins at 7.30am when we pick you up from your accommodation and head towards our departure point. After we have had a safety brief and have been introduced, we move off for some snorkelling and marine interaction.
At 10am a spotter plane begins searching the Ningaloo Reef for the Whale Sharks! When the Whale Sharks are located we take turns (2 x groups of 10) to swim beside the BIGGEST FISH IN THE SEA – the Whale Sharks – this truly is an awesome experience and one you will never forget!
Our tour also includes snorkelling on the Ningaloo Reef and also with other marine life such as Manta Rays, Turtles as well as watching the majestic Humpback Whales at play. (N.B. The various marine life we encounter is subject to the time of the year).
We provide transfers & snorkel equipment, morning tea, buffet lunch, afternoon tea as well as refreshments and snacks throughout the day!
Our tour also includes an independent videogragher who films your experience and creates a momento of your day which is also available to purchase (additional cost payable to the supplier).
The time in the water varies from tour to tour. We can only swim with any one Whale Shark for a maximum of 60 minutes. We generally spend 5 – 10 minutes per swim in the water besides the Whale Shark, then rest for about 5 minutes and then repeat the process.
We enjoy a 94% success rate of swimming with the whale sharks.
PLEASE NOTE: Tours run between April - July each year. The price quoted is valid for one child, aged 4 - 14 years.
VENUE LOCATION
LOCATION
We depart from Exmouth (1200km north of Perth, WA).
STATE
Western Australia
SESSION TIMES
DETAILS
We run the tour daily between April – July each year. The most reliable times for Whale Shark sitings are between the middle of April – the middle of June. Please book at least 2 weeks in advance of your preferred date.
DURATION
All Day
PARTICIPANTS
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM NUMBERS
The price quoted is for one child, 4-14 years. We take a maximum of 20 people out for this experience and there is never anymore than 10 people in the water at any one time with the Whale Sharks. Adult prices are also available, please refer to product code NGB581.
GUIDELINES
The price quoted is for one child, aged 4 – 14 years. We have designed our boat so that kids can go swimming with the Whale Sharks. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times. For adult prices, please refer to product code NGB581.
DRESSCODE / WHAT TO BRING
Please wear your swimwear on to the boat and bring along a towel and something warm to wear. You are welcome to bring your own snorkel equipment (optional). Foot wear is not required. Unfortunately we do not supply wetsuits for smaller children, please bring their own rash vests for sun protection.
OTHER
If in the unlikely case that you do not get to swim with a Whale Sharks, we will take you out again for FREE on the next available day to try again (if you are unable to take the repeat tour we will give you an open ticket which is valid for 3 years so you can come back at a later date)!
"Hi we had a fantastic time. The employees, food, cruise we had the best experience we have had in a long time would recommend to anyone and we hope do go again.
The whole deal was awesome thanks to all involved Janine." Janine (New South Wales, Australia.)
"This is a really well organised tour. An absolute great time was had by all 21 of us on this tour. I was travelling on my own and really enjoyed sharing this experience with other people. "Wombat" our guide did a fantastic job of cooking, giving info and driving, an absolute star !!
Especially enjoyed Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur and Wineglass bay. If your looking for a compact 6 day tour to explore Tasmania then this is it." Mick (Gold Coast, Australia.)
"I wanted to send you a note to say THANKYOU for all the care taken with our booking.
We had an absolutely incredible evening and our faces were sore from smiling and laughing afterwards!
We will be sure to contact you again when we're planning our next adventure!
Thanks a million and all the best xo" Merly (Australia)
"It was perfect. Really impressed with the whole experience from dealing with you (Australian Explorer) to the driver. Will definitely use this service again. Thanks." Jacqui (Australia)
"Australian Explorer were courteous, very helpful and pleasant to deal with and best of all, we booked our tour over the phone!!! I’m absolutely delighted that we’ve got it booked and all the confirmation emails and the necessary voucher have been processed and sent directly to my inbox – brilliant service!" Kate (Australia)
Let your child swim beside the biggest fish in the sea; the mighty Whale Shark! Swimming beside these creatures is an awesome experience. Our team of passionate professionals will take you out on the Ningaloo Reef for the EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME as you swim with the whale sharks!
