5 Night Ningaloo Reef Ningaloo Escape from Coral Bay

About this tour

Six days aboard Shore Thing navigating Ningaloo Reef's sheltered waters between Coral Bay and Norwegian Bay. Expect regular encounters with sea turtles, manta rays, dugongs, dolphins and reef sharks gliding through pristine coral gardens. Explore shipwreck sites tied to the reef's whaling heritage, snorkel submerged hulls, kayak hidden coves and dive protected drop-offs inaccessible to other operators. All meals, equipment and non-alcoholic drinks included.

Highlights

• Snorkel a genuine shipwreck with historical context
• Spot manta rays, turtles and dugongs in calm waters
• Kayak remote beaches and coral passages
• Visit abandoned Norwegian Bay whaling station ruins
• Scuba dive pristine reefs without crowds
• Seasonal whale encounters possible
• Small-group access to exclusive reef areas

What to expect

You'll board a vessel designed for reef exploration, anchoring in shallow, protected waters where wildlife viewing happens naturally—not from crowded platforms. Days mix structured diving and snorkelling with unscheduled moments watching rays cruise past or kayaking into narrow coral channels. Meals happen on deck. The historical ruins and wreck sites add narrative depth; crew share accounts of lives lost and salvage stories. Weather is calm, but the pace is unhurried; expect long stretches of simply drifting and observing. Diving requires your own regulator and BCD.

Good to know

Suitable for all fitness levels. Snorkelling and kayak kit supplied. Non-divers can still explore wrecks by snorkel. Child pricing applies only if sharing a cabin with two adults. No alcohol provided, but you may bring your own. Seasonal whale visits are weather-dependent, not guaranteed.