Turtle Tour - Ningaloo Reef Half Day Sea Kayak and Snorkel Tour
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Turtle Tour - Ningaloo Reef Half Day Sea Kayak and Snorkel Tour
By Exmouth Adventure Co
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Ages 8-80, max of 8 per group
Duration: 3h 30m
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Live guide: English
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- Double sit-on-top sea kayaks
- PFDs (lifejackets)
- Snorkelling gear: Snorkel, mask, fins, wetsuits in season
- Long sleeve sun shirts, broad brim hats and polarised sunglasses
- Dry bags for valuables
- Snacks to re-energise
- Pick up/drop off from your Exmouth town accommodation
- Complimentary tour photos taken by your guide
What's not included- Drinking water
- Towel
- Sunscreen - please bring your own, consider using 'Reef Safe' sun protection products
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Please wait out the front of the reception area of your accommodation, and look for our white van with trailer of sea kayaks on the back. We can also pick up meet guests at the Ningaloo Visitor Centre - please wait in the southern car park, opposite the RAC Caravan Park. Guests staying at Yardie Homestead, or Cape Range National Park, can meet us on the corner of Murat Rd and Yardie Creek Rd, southern side. There is a dirt car park here on the western side of the road (sometimes there may be an ice cream van parked here), and you will know if you are in the right location if you can see a dirt track leading to the coast on the opposite side of the road, with a sign on it that says 'Bundegi Coastal Park'. Meeting time here is at the tour start time. Pick up times are specific to hotel and tour time. The following pick up times refer to the minutes BEFORE the advertised tour time that we will pick you up. For example, if your tour start time is 1pm, and you are staying at Mantarays, we will pick you up 15 minutes before the tour start time, at 12.45pm. If you are staying at the Potshot Resort, your pick up time would be 12.55pm. Mantarays - 15 minutes Exmouth Escape Resort - 10 minutes RAC Exmouth Cape Holiday Park - 10 minutes Ningaloo Caravan and Holiday Resort - 10 minutes Ningaloo Lodge - 10 minutes Potshot Resort - 5 minutes
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 21532P9- Specific dietary requirements can be catered for, please advise at time of booking
- Please note that there is an individual weight limit of 110kgs for our kayaks
- Please advise us of your Australian mobile phone number and email address when possible for communication purposes prior to the tour. Only Telstra or Optus mobile phones have reception in Exmouth.
- Children 8-17 are welcome, and must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 21532P9
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- maddim3040 contributionskayak and snorkel tourmy tour guide was the sweetest lady ever! she was making sure everyone was okay and comfortable, she made sure to point out everything and make sure we can see everything. she has the best stories and is just such a sweet lady, had the best time with my family today thanks to her!Written 6 January 2025
- davecX7371PN0 contributionsSwimming with turtles, rays, reef sharks etc great dayA great day full of the best natural wonders of the Ningaloo reef. Well run not too exhausting with a great lunch providedWritten 26 December 2024
- nathalievanyp0 contributionsHighly recommendedExcellent program given by Jules. We saw amazing fish, turtles and shark during our snorkeling experience. The guiding tour was interesting, fun and very nice. Jules is very knowlegdable and could give us a lot of explanations and answers to our question. And the food was delicious ! Highly recommendedWritten 15 November 2024
- Daydream3063200 contributionsA fantastic experience!A truly inspirational day; Jules was knowledgeable, patient and good fun (his lunch was delicious too!) We saw loads of wildlife and the drift snorkel was amazing-I felt safe at all times and thoroughly enjoyed the day. Would absolutely recommend this tour!Written 14 November 2024
- uter6740 contributionsGreat experience!Awesome day! Worthwhile the money. Jules, our guide was kind, competent and committed to his job. He was there when help was needed. He pointed out amazing sights on land and in the sea. Well organized trip. We would go again if we were there. Thank you!Written 3 November 2024
- Huang G0 contributionsMust-go experience if interested in kayakThe tour was fun. Staff were very helpful in guiding us how to kayak at the start, and they provided all kind of things that you may need, including dry bags, hats, sunglasses, in addition to common snorkelling equipments. Amazing service :)Written 1 November 2024
- Voyager5521560 contributionsNingaloo in a DayWe had a great day hiking, snorkeling, turtle spotting and whale watching from the lighthouse. Our host (Jules) was knowledgeable and made it a very enjoyable day.Written 14 October 2024
- 55476lilym0 contributions10/10Tour was great! Small group so it was very easy to accommodate everyone. Our tour guide Jules was amazing! He was very personal, patient and informative. He knew so much about the area. Our tour lasted from 7am-3pm. We even had extra time to stop by another beach to spot some turtles in the water. I would recommend this tour and Jules to others! Our favorite part of the tour was the snorkel. Visibility was great and there was lots to see despite being close to shore. Water was a little choppy but Jules provided pool noodles/ life jackets and wet suits to those who needed them.Written 14 October 2024
- Richard R0 contributionsGood funReally great tour for those that enjoy kayaking and snorkeling. Basically kayak 1km (30 min) straight off the beach to a shallow sandy area near a fantastic snorkeling spot which our small group then enjoyed for the next 45-60 minutes. The two guides were excellent & really helped us on the way back when I struggled with the demands of kayaking and the breeze picked up. Thanks for a fantastic morning.Written 12 October 2024
- nickis7140 contributionsJust breathtakingly arm pitchingly stunning 🤩Absolutely incredible! Neri was so informative from the van ride to heading back into town. Safety and training of the kayaks was thorough and the snorkelling was amazing! Making memories!Written 23 September 2024
- B7968VKjoc0 contributionsFantastic 3 day kayaking/camping tripWe had the most fantastic trip last week, kayaking during the day and camping on the beach each night. I was initially very nervous about the kayaking and the logistics of taking all our gear, keeping it dry etc. But it soon became very easy. Neri, our guide, was absolutely brilliant. She is extremely experienced, put us all at ease, kept us safe and happy, was very knowledgable and accommodating, cooked us delicious meals and worked extremely hard day and night to make it all run smoothly and seamlessly. We had a wonderful time and are very grateful.Written 15 September 2024
- VivaMH0 contributions5 Day Ultimate Safari - perfect for exploring NingalooI cant think of a better way to explore Ningaloo Reef, than the 5 Day Ultimate Safari - sea kayaking, snorkelling, gorge hikes and staying at a very comfortable base camp. It was very well-organised and we had fantastic guides who ensured we had a perfect experience seeing the best of the reef and gorges, were comfortable and safe and always well-feed! Highly recommended.Written 13 September 2024
- Aussieanya0 contributionsFantastic way to experience Ningaloo reef on a kayaking, snorkeling and camping trip.Fantastic Ningaloo kayak and snorkel experience. We traveled as a group of friends doing the 3 day 2 night kayak trip with Exmouth Adventure Company. It was fabulous. We kayaked the amazing clear waters of Ningaloo reef and snorkelled at multiple beautiful spots including a couple of marine sanctuaries packed with fish. We camped closed to the water and woke every morning to breakfast overlooking the water. Our guide Neri was amazing. She was knowledgable, friendly and a great cook. Her passion for the area really increased our enjoyment. I can’t recommend this trip highly enough as a way to experience this beautiful area.Written 13 September 2024
- 543lexr0 contributionsGive it a go its worth every minuteWhat a superb experience , I fully recommend it to anybody needing a break form busy stressful city life . We had superb snorkelling , kayaking and hiking with an excellent guide , Rosie and volunteer Jules . And at the end of the day we had a delicious cooked dinner . Well done to all .Written 8 September 2024
- 708natashad0 contributionsEpic sea safari adventureAn incredible adventure & ticked all the boxes. A great mix of camping, kayaking, snorkelling & hiking. Our guide was super experienced, tents were comfy & we were well fed with delicious food. Will miss those sundowner cheese platters.Written 6 September 2024
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Catherine H
2 contributions
Jan 2020
The half day snorkel and kayak tour was a highlight of My stay in Exmouth. Neri, our guide,showed so much passion, generosity,respect and kindness to us participants and to the beautiful natural environment.Her attention to detail, knowledge and experience, calmed any fears I had about snorkelling and kayaking (not having much if any experience myself with this).Thankyou very much Neri.I would recommend this tour to any person/family, other tour companies could learn a lot from You and I say Keep up the great work.
Written 15 January 2020
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Thank you for the lovely review. We're stoked to hear that the tour was a highlight of your time in Exmouth! We love introducing our guests to the amazing reef life and surrounds of Ningaloo, even better doing it all by kayak and snorkel. We're glad that you enjoyed your experience with us, hope to see you back up this way sometime soon! -Neri
Written 16 January 2020
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Thomas W
2 contributions
Apr 2021 • Solo
Absolutely amazing tour, we saw so many turtles and were able to snorkel close by, along with all the other wildlife. Highly recommend this tour, a kayak is a very intimate way to explore Ningaloo reef. Very easy couple of hours even if you had no kayak experience you would have no trouble with this tour. Friendly and helpful staff, definitely a must on your trip to Exmouth!
Written 23 April 2021
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Hi, Thanks so much for taking the time to write about your experience with us, I'm sure that your comments will help other travellers to decide on which tour to choose and I have passed on your glowing review to the tour guide. We look forward to see ing you again on your next visit to Exmouth.
Written 28 April 2021
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MiriamBailey
Perth, Australia69 contributions
I went with my 9yo.. the kayaking was amazing, knee deep water and we were seeing turtles, baby reef sharks and stingrays. When we went out snorkelling my daughter freaked out majorly, think minor panic attack level, she was having trouble breathing and really scared. The guide Neri was AMAZING. One of the other kids were having trouble too so she got us to hold on to the back of the kayaks amd she pulled the kayaks with us holding onto the back with our snorkels in the water so the kids could still get some of the experience. She then took the people who wanted to snorkel further out whilst we waited with the kids on the kayak. She totally made our day, changing the plans to accommodate the situations that arose. Worth the money and they even take photos and give them to you at no extra charge if you don't have a waterproof camera.
Written 7 October 2020
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Thanks for the review Miriam, so happy you enjoyed your experience with us (and hopefully your daughter will get back in the water for a snorkel again soon). Our small groups mean we have the flexibility to change plans if we need to, and our guides do their best to ensure that everyone enjoys themselves (and feels safe and supported).
It was great to meet you guys, and thanks again for joining us.
Written 7 October 2020
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Martin D
Queenstown, New Zealand8 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
What an incredible experience. Neri was an awesome guide with so much knowledge of the marine life and local area. A well organized trip and felt safe at all times. Enjoyed every minute especially swimming with the turtles and would highly recommend this trip to anyone.
Written 4 November 2020
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Thanks so much for the review and recommendation. I'd say you're not alone in saying that swimming with the turtles was a highlight, incredible creatures, aren't they? Our guides still enjoy it, even though they do it every day, it's sure to bring a smile to everyone's faces (although smiling with a snorkel mask on can be problematic....) ;-)
There's usually heaps of other wildlife to see in our tour location as well - rays, schools of fish, baby reef sharks, bird life - it's always a fun wildlife adventure. Thanks again for joining us :-)
Written 6 November 2020
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Sharon93
Johannesburg, South Africa3 contributions
We had a fabulous time on our tour! We got to see turtles, sand sharks, rays and a variety of beautiful fish and corals. Our guide was so informative and helpful and we will definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Exmouth. Thank you for an amazing experience today!
Written 29 December 2020
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Thanks for the review Sharon, so nice to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We appreciate the recommendation!
Written 2 January 2021
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Sophie
Melbourne, Australia9 contributions
Dec 2022
This tour was a magical experience filled with turtles. It was fantastic to be out on the water and the guides were incredibly knowledgable and friendly.
Ended up doing this tour twice as another was cancelled, and both experiences were unique and wonderful.
While not listed on Tripadviser, the Sunset Turtle Nesting tour was one of the highlights of my holiday, and I highly recommend checking out the Exmouth Adventure Co website to book that too.
Ended up doing this tour twice as another was cancelled, and both experiences were unique and wonderful.
While not listed on Tripadviser, the Sunset Turtle Nesting tour was one of the highlights of my holiday, and I highly recommend checking out the Exmouth Adventure Co website to book that too.
Written 20 December 2022
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Ahhh Sophie, you are our people! One can never have too much turtle in one's life. So great to hear that our new turtle nesting tour was a highlight of your holiday.
Thanks for the recommendation, and we hope to see you again soon :-)
Written 21 December 2022
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Mike s
North lake5 contributions
July 2020
Brilliant way to experience the gulf. A huge array of natural wildlife was on display: stingrays, turtles, fish, dolphins and birds. Both the kayaking and snorkeling exposed us to something that is not easily seen in our day to day lives. The guide we had provided us with a great set of information about what we were seeing and assisted us all in paddling and maneuvering our watercraft. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants some relatively easy exercise, and a novel way to experience what Exmouth has to offer.
Written 12 July 2020
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Thanks for your recommendation! Ningaloo has been turning it on for us lately, and kayaking is definitely a great way to experience the wildlife of Exmouth and Ningaloo. We're so glad that you enjoyed your tour with us :-)
Written 13 July 2020
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BonnieT23
Exmouth, Australia27 contributions
We had heaps of fun on this tour! Neil was a great guide - very knowledgeable about kayaking and also gave us some different local info (than the other whaleshark tours) on the way out to Bundegi. All the equipment you need is provided - it was clean and in great condition. The kayaks are sit on top style - very stable and easy to get on/off for the snorkel. We paddled out to the sanctuary zone for a 45min snorkel then paddled to the mangroves to see what wildlife we could find (an awesome sighting of black tip reef sharks feeding on schooling fish!) They provide a yummy little picnic pack for each person at the halfway mark. Thanks very much to Neil and Fiona (who took our booking) for an enjoyable day!!
Written 20 May 2022
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Hi Bonnie ... thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! And so glad you had such a great time. Neil is a fantastic guide and I will pass on your compliments to him. See you next time :)
Written 22 May 2022
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Karen S
1 contribution
July 2022 • Family
The tour operators were creative, generous and flexible on a windy day, looking for a new paddle location, and giving us a great memory. They were well prepared and had clearly thought about various ages, sizes and abilities when it came to equipment and activities. They put everyone’s needs before their own and stayed positive. A fun company to go with.
Written 4 July 2022
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Hi Karen ... thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to seeing you next time you are in Exmouth :)
Written 7 July 2022
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Katherine P
2 contributions
Apr 2022
We spent a fantastic day kayaking and snorkelling and saw some amazing turtles, rays, small reef sharks and a beautiful array of fish. Our guides Neri and Dave were both very knowledgeable and professional and clearly care deeply about the wildlife and the local area, as well as the safety and excellent experience for their guests. It was an amazing experience, great value for money and highly recommended.
Written 11 April 2022
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Thank you for leaving such a lovely review! It is always great to hear such amazing feedback about our tours and our Guides. We would love to see you again next time you are in Exmouth :)
Written 13 April 2022
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Judy Wright
Georgetown, Texas
We will be arriving aboard a cruise ship. Could we be picked up at the dock rather than a hotel? Thank you.
Written 12 May 2019
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