Coral Bay Glass Bottom Boat Turtle Tour: reef and snorkel

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Duration3h

GroupUp to 30

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The glass bottom boat is the only way to see turtles feeding on the Ningaloo Reef without disturbing them.

A 3-hour glass bottom boat tour in Coral Bay combines underwater viewing of turtles and coral with snorkeling at two reef sites. You board a custom-designed vessel 2–3 minutes' walk from the shop, watch turtles in their natural habitat through the hull, and choose when to enter the water. Coffee, tea and a tour escort are included; the tour runs year-round.

The Experience

Coral Bay's Turtle Eco Tour departs from the beach in front of the shop, where you'll meet the crew 15 minutes before departure. The walk to the glass bottom boat Nhanya-Ku takes just 2–3 minutes. Once aboard, the experienced crew uses their knowledge of local turtle behavior to position the boat where turtles feed naturally—the glass bottom hull lets you watch them without entering the water or creating disturbance. This is the only turtle tour in the area conducted from a glass bottom boat, which means you get close observation without the impact of snorkeling directly over them.

The tour includes two snorkeling stops at sites the crew has selected for coral and fish life. You decide whether to enter the water at each one; staying aboard and viewing through the hull is always an option. Between stops, the boat moves through the Ningaloo Reef, and the crew points out what's below. Beverages—coffee and tea—are available throughout the three hours, and a tour escort stays with the group the entire time.

Turtles are visible year-round in Coral Bay, so the tour runs consistently. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller; small children sit on an adult's lap. No special fitness level is required. Bring a towel and change of clothes if you plan to snorkel; wetsuits are not provided.

What’s included

Tour escort and guide throughout the three hours.
coffee and tea.
access to two snorkeling sites on the Ningaloo Reef.
glass bottom boat viewing of turtles and coral.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Coral Bay Ecotours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to watch turtles feeding without entering the water—the glass bottom boat is the only way to see them undisturbed and still get close. If you do want to snorkel, the two reef stops give you that choice without forcing it.