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Coral Bay, AU

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Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Ningaloo Reef with our Marine Eco Safari - Swim with Manta Rays! Join us on an unforgettable adventure where you'll have the chance to encounter Coral Bay's resident Manta Rays all year round. Your day begins at 8 am at our office, where you'll embark on a short bus transfer to the jetty. From there, we'll take you to Bills Bay for your first reef snorkel experience, where you'll come face to face with an array of marine species, including fish, reef sharks, and stunning coral gardens. After a refreshing morning tea, we'll visit the sea turtle sanctuary, where you can watch these fascinating creatures feed and surface for air. Then, it's off to Bateman's Bay for an incredible opportunity to snorkel with Manta Rays, with the help of a spotter plane. And to top it off, we'll make a stop for an afternoon snorkel on our way back. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

About this experience

Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
7 hours
Suitable for 1-10 Participants
Private Tour, Small Group Tour
Self Guided Experience

Highlights

Swim with Manta Rays
Experience the Ningaloo Reef
Encounter numerous fish and marine species
Observe turtles feeding and surfacing for air
Snorkel in beautiful coral gardens

Included

Lunch
Snacks
Coffee and/or tea
Afternoon tea

Not included

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

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Introduction

Experience the wonders of the Ningaloo Reef with our Marine Eco Safari - Swim with Manta Rays. This incredible adventure takes you on a journey to Coral Bay, where you'll have the opportunity to encounter the resident Manta Rays that grace the waters all year round. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the reef, as you discover the diverse marine life and stunning coral gardens that make this destination a must-visit for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

What to expect?

On this tour, you can expect an unforgettable day filled with incredible marine encounters. Your adventure begins at 8 am at the Coral Bay Ecotours office, where you'll be greeted by our friendly team. After a short bus transfer to the jetty, you'll board our vessel and set off for your first reef snorkel experience in Bills Bay. Get ready to be amazed as you encounter numerous fish, reef sharks, and other marine species, all while surrounded by the vibrant coral gardens. After a refreshing morning tea, you'll have the chance to visit the sea turtle sanctuary, where you can observe these majestic creatures feeding and surfacing for air. The highlight of the day comes when we head to Bateman's Bay, where a spotter plane will assist us in locating Manta Rays. Dive into the crystal-clear waters and swim alongside these gentle giants, an experience that will leave you in awe of their grace and beauty. As the day comes to an end, we'll make a stop for an afternoon snorkel before heading back to Coral Bay.

Who is this for?

This Marine Eco Safari is designed for all nature enthusiasts and adventure lovers who want to explore the wonders of the Ningaloo Reef. Whether you're a seasoned snorkeler or a first-time explorer, this tour caters to all skill levels. Families, couples, and solo travelers are all welcome to join us on this unforgettable adventure.

Why book this?

This Marine Eco Safari offers a unique opportunity to swim with Manta Rays, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Our experienced guides and crew are passionate about marine conservation and will provide you with interesting insights into the ecosystem and the importance of protecting it. By booking this tour, not only will you have an incredible adventure, but you'll also contribute to the preservation of the Ningaloo Reef and its inhabitants.

Good to know

During the tour, you'll be provided with afternoon tea, lunch, snacks, and coffee or tea. Please note that souvenir photos are available for purchase, allowing you to capture and cherish your amazing moments with the Manta Rays. The tour starts and ends at the Coral Bay Ecotours office, located in People's Park Shopping village, next door to Fins' Cafe.

Reviews

Travelers who have experienced our Marine Eco Safari rave about the incredible encounters with Manta Rays and the diverse marine life on the Ningaloo Reef. They praise the knowledgeable guides and the commitment to environmental conservation. Many have described the experience as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and highly recommend it to others looking for a unique and unforgettable adventure. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to swim with Manta Rays and explore the beauty of the Ningaloo Reef.

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How long before the event do I need to book?

You can book at any time before the event

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Is an adult required for the booking?

At least one adult or senior required per booking

Meeting point & End point

We are located in People's Park Shopping village, next door to Fins' Cafe'

Coral Bay EcoTours, Peoples Shopping Village, 4 Robinson St, Coral Bay WA 6701, AU

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5 (388)

23kme

This tour IMO was not worth the money or time. We went in the water once to see the Manta Ray and we saw a shadow of 1 on the bottom for about 5 seconds. If you are going just to see the Manta Rays, don't. The snorkel sites they stopped at were ok so if you want to snorkel take a snorkel tour without the Manta Rays. The staff was very nice, boat was fine. Yes beware if you get seasick like me, I took ginger pills and they worked.

Kerry_M

Unfortunately the winds were very high and this made it incredibly cold particularly when out of the water and the wet suits seemed to make this worse. Definitely take warm vest and Windcheater with you. Unfortunately we did not see any mantarays…. Our sole purpose of the tour which was sad. The photographer Laura was lovely.

Wander662753

We were supposed to do Whale sharks but this was cancelled due to weather (not their fault), so instead they put us on the Manta Ray Tour. It was fantastic - saw turtles, sting ray, octopus, sharks and a manta ray. The whole team were amazing, so friendly and supportive (pedro, paula and Liz were swimming with us and all amazing), and the photos taken by the professional photographer Aimee are great and a wonderful memory of the day. Highly recommend. Had a wonderful day despite the initial disappointment not being able to do Whale Sharks.

523gleny

I was disappointed with our Manta Ray Tour – it was below expectation. Yes we did see manta Rays – but only just – see below for details. We started the day being picked up at Coral bay and got transported to the jetty where we were transported to the boat. It was quite ruff on the water – so I would have though the crew should have told us in advance to take precautions against sea sickness for those that suffer – such as sea sickness tablets – a number of people (including my wife) couldn’t enjoy the tour because they were sick – it was a waste of money for her. We had an initial lengthy snorkel to view the reef and to make sure our snorkelling equipment was working without issue. Then we went searching the Manta Rays. They found one – so we went in the water for a short snorkel– I just saw the blurry outline of a Ray at the bottom of the ocean.. So we went again – and it was blurry again – then for about 20 seconds it came a little clearer and I could see some details. Then we went a third time for a very short snorkel and I saw nothing. So I can say I saw a Ray - but I was hoping for more opportunities.. One of our guides now said the Rays behaviour suggests it will now come off the bottom and we will be able to see better – but for some reason – that is when they decided it was time for lunch. And they also decided that we won’t do any more snorkels with Rays. These short 3 x snorkels is substandard compared with 7 x lengthy snorkels I did with whale sharks out of Exmouth with another tour operator. Later on we went for another lengthy snorkel on the reef (and they shared their knowledge of fish and coral species) and we followed some dolphins (but they didn’t know much about them). So we seemed to have plenty of time for reef snorkels and following dolphins but we spend only a very short time with Manta Rays for a substandard experience due to water visibility – given the tour was billed as a Manta Ray tour I expect to spend a lot of time with them to maximise the possibility of a good swim/sighting of Rays – alas we didn’t. I also have to point out the on board toilet was only a camping toilet in a storage room – we were given little guidance on how to use it and a number of people were confused about this. Another thing to mention – photos are not complementary - they are an extra cost – but to view them you are given a link in an email – it takes you to an IT service called “dropbox”. When I clicked on the link it asked me to sign up to pay for this IT service with payment details etc – I made sure there were no payment details and opted for a free trial – but using this IT services is a worry – you may need to consider if you want to take this risk of using this IT service before paying for photos.

Moo499

Wonderful day on the water with the crew. All equipment supplied (but if you have favourite fins, take your own) . Our guides were knowledgeable and so helpful … it’s a fast paced activity once manta rays are sighted so that everyone gets a chance to see these beauties. We did … plus multiple fish and turtles … Dan‘s underwater photography is amazing and well worth paying a little extra for a photographic memory. Our bonus afternoon snorkel in the guides’ favourite spot was magnificent. Highly recommend

Sandra_H

The staff are enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Safety is a priority. The wildlife encounter was amazing with manta rays, turtles and an abundance of fish and coral.

rochelleforster

We got up at dawn as we were staying in Exmouth which is 1 ½ hours away. They kept changing the date (I think it was to fill the boat which had 30 people on it). We did not see Mantarays that day (and I think they knew that before we left) but wild animals do are not predictable. We did 3 snorkels and 2 of them were very nice. The 2nd, had too many people in the water and waiting for the last folks to get out of the boat vs going in 3 groups was not good. They did have a lot of staff so there were always staff around everyone which was nice. We did see lovely fish, shark station, turtle station. The corals were amazing. So different from Ningaloo reef and much more beautiful and bigger.

stephaniepW2822XU

Plenty of wildlife, we saw turtles, sharks and of course the beautiful Manta Ray. It was great. Unfortunately the staff weren't very interested in interacting with their guests and more busy interacting with each other. The photographer was great, he was helpful and also took the time to assist. Paying this much for a tour I expected a bit better customer service from the rest of the staff. I won't be recommending this company

P6034PKruthg

After a long early morning drive from Exmouth (I recommend getting accomodation at Coral Bay) we were met with friendly staff. The operation was well run with clear briefings. Everyone was treated to swim with Isabel the Manta Ray several times. She didn’t seem to mind us at all, just going about her business as she gracefully swam under us. The other snorkeling sites were pristine and we swam with many green turtles. It was a gorgeous way the spend the day. Also, the photos taken were amazing.

Venture46688988853

We had the best day snorkelling with mantarays. The entire crew were super friendly, knowledgeable and made the whole experience fun. They went out of their way to ensure we saw every manta ray possible. The extra snorkelling was relaxed and beautiful. The snacks and lunch were generous and delicious. We took the photo package and are so happy to have fabulous images to share with others. We would highly recommend this tour. It was perfection.

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