Snorkeling at Coral Bay: Ningaloo Reef with sailing

Two snorkeling stops on Ningaloo Reef, up to an hour at each

A half-day snorkeling trip from Coral Bay that sails to two sites on Ningaloo Reef, the world's largest fringing reef. You get snorkeling equipment, a light lunch (sausage sizzle or vegetarian), return bus transfer from the shop to the jetty, and time to explore the underwater life at your own pace. No guide accompanies the boat (only the captain and deckhand), so the rhythm is yours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half-day sailing and snorkeling tour

• Embark from Coral Bay
• Sail to first snorkeling spot
• Snorkel up to 1 hour
• Sail to second snorkeling spot
• Snorkel up to 1 hour
• Enjoy onboard lunch
• Relax on custom Boomnet

The experience

The boat leaves Coral Bay and sails to two of the operator's favorite snorkeling spots on Ningaloo Reef, a 260-kilometer fringing reef that stretches along the Western Australian coast and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You spend up to an hour at each site with your own snorkeling equipment, moving through the water to encounter colorful coral, tropical fish, and the resident turtles that make this reef known. The water is clear enough that the reef's biodiversity is visible from the surface.

Lunch is served onboard (either a BBQ sausage sizzle or a vegetarian option) along with tea, coffee, and drinking water. You're welcome to bring your own food or drinks and use the cooler provided. Just let the operator know about dietary restrictions or allergies beforehand. The boat has shaded areas on deck, and you can bring your own alcohol (no red wine) if you choose, though you cannot enter the water once you've consumed any.

The half-day runs four hours total. Return bus transfer from the shop to the jetty is included, and all snorkeling equipment is provided. The boat is a custom Boomnet, and the captain and deckhand run the operation. There is no separate guide, so you navigate the reef and set your own pace underwater.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• light lunch with a choice of sausage sizzle or vegetarian option, plus tea, coffee and water.
• return bus transfer from the shop to the jetty.
• shaded areas on the boat.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 28

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Coastal Adventure Tours

Is this one for you?Small groups work well here. The boat is not crowded, and without a guide narrating, you set your own pace underwater. This suits anyone who wants to explore the reef at their own speed rather than follow a group itinerary, and it works for all fitness levels.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Ningaloo Reef like for snorkeling?

Ningaloo Reef is the world's largest fringing reef, stretching over 260 kilometers along the Western Australian coast. The water is crystal clear, and you encounter colorful coral formations, tropical fish, and gentle resident turtles. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its extraordinary marine biodiversity.

How much time do I spend in the water at each snorkeling site?

You spend up to one hour at each of the two snorkeling spots, so you have time to explore the underwater life at your own pace without being rushed between sites.

What's included in the lunch onboard?

A light lunch is included (either a BBQ sausage sizzle or a vegetarian option) plus tea, coffee, and drinking water. You can bring your own food or drinks and use the cooler provided if you prefer.

Is there a guide on the boat?

No guide is provided. The captain and deckhand run the boat, so you navigate the reef and set your own rhythm underwater. The captain speaks English.

What's the total time for this snorkeling trip?

The half-day snorkeling trip runs four hours from start to finish, including the sail out, time at both sites, lunch, and the return to shore.