Coral Bay 2-Hour Coral Viewing and Snorkeling
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Coral Bay 2-Hour Coral Viewing and Snorkeling
By Coral Bay Ecotours
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Ages 0-99, max of 30 per group
Duration: 2h
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- Coral Bay EcoTours, Peoples Shopping Village, 4 Robinson St, Coral Bay WA 6701, AustraliaLocated in People's Park Shopping Village, next to Fins Cafe' Please give us a call on + 61 (8) 9942 5885 one day prior to your tour, to confirm the tour time. Or meet us 30 minute before the tour departure time at our shop.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
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- Patricia v0 contributionsGreat experienceFantastic experience with great crew and real care for marine life. The all ladies crew with photographer Dan were so enthusiastic and really wanted us to have the best experience and we did. They shared so much information about marine life and all we saw, it was a complete experience with respect for nature. Oh and by the way, lunch was really tasty and very suitable for me as vegan. We loved it!!Written 22 March 2025
- Maps534165708990 contributionsAwesome experienceWhat a fabulous experience. This company knows how to take you on a tour and delivers!! Even a novice like me is catered for ensuring everyone gets the experience they hope for. The Captain and crew go out of their way to help you, the food they prepare is lovely, and the marine life is pretty special. We were lucky to see 4-5 rays, turtles and so much more. This was our 3rd time with eco tours and I can't rate them more highly. Absolutely fantastic day, couldn't ask for more!!Written 21 March 2025
- Maps534165708990 contributionsAwesome experienceTotally amazing tour. Saw quite a few turtles, dolphins and plenty of fish. Although the coral suffered lot of damage from a cyclone 3 years ago, it's still wonderful to see and there are plenty of pops of colour to be found.Written 21 March 2025
- chloeeA2923SL0 contributionsFabulous 3 hours on the reef!We thought the tour was fabulous and the guides were super friendly and knowledgeable :) We saw lots of coral, fish, a few turtles and also reef sharks- it was pretty awesome :) The tour guides were lovely and helped my Mum who isn't overly confident in the water, she really appreciated that and had an enjoyable time! Thank you for a great afternoon! I will hopefully be back in the near future!Written 16 March 2025
- SearsyC0 contributionsWhale shark wonder trip ♥️We had a fabulous day on the whale shark trip Liz and the gang were incredible hosts and the snorkelling with the whale shark amazing We would 100% recommend this and any other trip with ecotours they’re friendly knowledgeable chilled and entertaining all at the same time. The food was perfect and the champagne at the end of the trip a great finale to a amazing day we can’t wait to see Dans photos (all included in the price) We also did the 2 hour glass bottom boat and snorkelling the following day which was great too. Thanks again guys we hope to be back again soon!Written 15 March 2025
- melissanA1514JV0 contributionsFantastic day swimming with mantas!Fantastic day trip with Coral Bay Eco Tours! Two snorkels and multiple swims with manta rays, comfortable vessel and yummy lunch. Thank you to the skipper and crew for a great day out on the water.Written 10 March 2025
- Gus_Riboldi0 contributionsIncredible trip - put it on your bucket list.An amazing trip with fantastic guides. We came across the first Whale Shark of the season and were able to get in and swim with it as well. The Mantas were an incredible experience; they put on a spectacular show of coming up from the deep and spinning in front and us. Guides were extremely informative and helpful. There were a couple of youngsters on the tour with their parents and I was so impressed with the way the guides looked after them.Written 5 March 2025
- tallulahc20150 contributionsManta Ray tourHad the BEST experience on this tour! Saw 3 manta rays, a tawny shark, turtles and so much more! G, Lou and Adrian were awesome, very knowledgeable and great to chat to. Food provided was also great, highly recommend!Written 28 February 2025
- elizabethnF1768QC0 contributionsExperience turtles in the wildOn 23rd February my husband and I joined the 3 hour turtle eco tour with Coral Bay Eco Tours. Evie was our Capt and Lily her capable crew. We had a wonderful afternoon seeing turtles under the boat (glass bottom) and snorkelling twice (lead by Evie and Lily) seeing turtles resting on the coral being cleaned by little fish on the first trip and wonderful coral and colourful fish on the second. I also encountered a swimming turtle and was able to snorkel alongside her for a little while. The day was so successful that we signed on again for a trip on the next day!!!! This time Capt Evie (who can turn that boat on a pin!!!) and Liz came with us. The second day was even more fun and amazing than the first! Thanks to Liz and her intimate knowledge of the coral, we saw an octopus on top of a large coral and while we watched it moved changing colours before sinking into invisibility again (taking on the exact colour of the coral). We had more swims with turtles and admired wonderful coral and fish. I want to particularly commend Capt Evie for her safety talk at the start of the tour. It was clear, concise and yet comprehensive including an excellent demonstration of the use of life jackets (thankfully not needed either day but good to know 👏). The crew were very respectful of the marine life we encountered, very knowledgeable and they all communicated their knowledge clearly and generously. I recommend this tour as a must do in Coral Bay. Thank you Evie, Lily and Liz 🥳🙏Written 24 February 2025
- stevenlU2807RG0 contributionsGreat timeSecond time with the company and it was great seen so much wildlife 😁 the day was so smooth and everyone had a great time the best in coral bay, communication was on point as numbers were low at one point and thought it may not happen was kept well informed.Written 9 February 2025
- 10kellg0 contributionsJust do it 🤙🏻We had the most amazing experience and adventure with the Coral Bay Eco Tours crew. We spent 3 hours cruising the reef snorkelling, dolphin and turtle sighting. They were so knowledgeable, accommodating and friendly. The really love their jobs and appreciate every bit of tourism that comes their way. Thankyou for the most enjoyable day guys💗 what a way to bring in my 30'sWritten 7 February 2025
- maynly30 contributionsDen and Jen Maynards turtles tour..Had an awsum time with the 2 very experienced and funlovin Ladies on our 3 hr trip.. saw some turtles 🐢 an octopus 🐙 😳 heaps of fishies. And a mantaray.Very knowledgeable and absolute 💯 👌 guide and Skipper..Den and Jen Maynard. The S.A. connection..Thanx lovelies..Written 6 February 2025
- bcongiusta0 contributionsFantastic Snorkelling Experience5-star. Wonderful experience. We snorkelled with turtles, a range of beautiful fish, and saw some really amazing coral.Written 20 January 2025
- Climber237639522340 contributionsAMAZING AMAZING AMAZING X 100000000!!ABSOLUTELY AMAZING DAY!! From the moment we walked in we knew this was going to be a great time; the staff were so incredibly friendly and welcoming and had a wonderful energetic vibe that was contagious. The boat ride was smooth, the staff were all so so knowledgeable about the marine life and the bay and we appreciated their commitment to making sure the marine life were respected and protected during the day. They obviously love what they do and this shone through. Instructions were clear and we all got to see the most AMAZING manta rays, and even some beautiful grey reef sharks. Thank you Christian, Ruby, Laura and Dan - this day will live in our memories forever and you truly made the day a joy. If you are thinking of doing this tour but worried about the $$ I would encourage you to just DO IT - you can’t take the money with you and you won’t be in this little slice of heaven again for a while. Well worth the money!!!!!Written 16 January 2025
- 93iaind0 contributionsThe magic of coral Bay!Fantastic tour with Dan, Liz, Tash and (really sorry I forgot the awesome captains name! He's originally from NSW but lived in Switzerland with his wife!!) Swam with what can only be described as a plethora of turtles! A fever of smooth whip ray, reefys and mantas (of course). Bonus sightings of a coupla big tiger sharks and a pod of randy dolphins. A genuine brilliant experience. The magic of coral Bay lives on!!Written 16 January 2025
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cdavids3
Perth, Australia22 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
We did the glass bottom boat and snorkel tour as a group of 7, 3 kids all under 5 and grandparents in tow. We had the most amazing tour guides and an unforgettable day. The kids were too scared to snorkel and the tour guide sat with the kids and took photos, taught them about the reef and the fish and let them feed the abundance of fish below the boat, whilst parents and grandparents got to snorkel. The reef itself was incredible, so many fish, turtles, stingray etc. the coral itself was beautiful (much better than the Great Barrier Reef IMO) and the guides were incredible at taking us to the best spots and pouring out different wildlife. Would highly recommend!!
Written 23 March 2024
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Hello,
Thank you for your review, and for joining us onboard Nhanya-ku for the snorkel tour. We are so pleased to hear that you and your family enjoyed the tour, exploring the Ningaloo Reef with our wonderful crew. The glass bottom boat tours are great for all ages to explore from both in the water and on the boat, so it's great that everyone enjoyed in different ways!
Best fishes,
The team at Coral Bay Ecotours
Written 1 April 2024
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Compass382456
3 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
The 2 hr eco trip was well worth doing for any one wanting to experience the wonder of the Ningaloo reef . We saw so many colourful fish and coral .Brodi and Jake managed 30 people making it look easy ( and I’m sure it wasn’t ) they were attentive to everyone’s needs and nothing was to much trouble .They had lots of knowledge about the reef and were very helpful sharing tips to make the snorkel and swim easy . A great trip and we would highly recommend !
Written 21 October 2023
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Hello,
Thank you for your review, and for joining us onboard Nhanya-Ku for the Coral View and Snorkel tour. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour, guided by our wonderful crew who work hard to ensure everyone is safe and having a great experience. We will be sure to pass on your comments to Bodhi and Jake :)
Best fishes,
The team at Coral Bay Ecotours
Written 9 November 2023
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Janine P
Geelong, Australia2 contributions
June 2024 • Couples
This was simply fantastic! The staff were so helpful and assisted me into the water, and snorkelled with me with a floatation device until l was comfortable (novice). So happy & helpful and so much knowledge about the reef, fish, turtles etc . The viewing was amazing, the textures the colours of the coral, the vibrant fish, turtles. It was a lifetime dream done !
Thank you 🙏 so grateful
Cheers
Thank you 🙏 so grateful
Cheers
Written 11 June 2024
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Hi there,
Thank you for your lovely review, and for joining us onboard Nhanya-ku for the 2hr snorkel tour. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the tour, and the assistance provided by our wonderful crew. The Ningaloo Reef certainly is a special place, and we hope you have wonderful memories of this experience.
Best fishes,
The team at Coral Bay Ecotours
Written 27 June 2024
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Gilly19
Perth, Australia21 contributions
June 2022 • Couples
Absolutely fantastic, surpassed our expectations!! Trav and Lockie were the best tour guides they were very knowledgeable about the coral and fish they made the morning really fun.
We saw a turtle and Trav even jumped into the water to film the turtle with us on his phone and then sent the clip to us all.
10 out of 10 for this tour and these boys a very memorable morning Thankyou
Highly recommend!!
We saw a turtle and Trav even jumped into the water to film the turtle with us on his phone and then sent the clip to us all.
10 out of 10 for this tour and these boys a very memorable morning Thankyou
Highly recommend!!
Written 18 June 2022
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Hello Gilly1912,
Thank you for your 10/10 review and recommendation, and for joining us onboard Nhanya Ku for the Turtle Eco Tour. We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour, guided by Lachie and Travis.
Best fishes,
The team at Coral Bay Ecotours
Written 20 June 2022
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Kim G
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Couples
What an experience! I've done a few snorkeling tours around the world and Coral Bay is something else. Our friendly and helpful guides/skipper told us exactly where to dive to find Turtles, Octopus, Reef sharks and rays...and they were spot on. Hands down the best snorkelling experience. Thanks Bhodi and Kye....an experience well cherish forever. Kim and Chris NSW
Written 8 August 2023
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Hello Kim and Chris,
Thank you for your review, and for joining us on the Coral View and snorkel tour onboard Nhanya-Ku. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour, snorkeling the amazing Ningaloo Reef, guided by our wonderful crew.
Best fishes,
The team at Coral Bay Ecotours
Written 9 November 2023
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Brigette F
Australia9 contributions
May 2022 • Family
We had a great time snorkelling and saw so many different types of fish and coral and felt super safe, all staff were extremely friendly and helpful. My hubby who isn’t a confident swimmer even had a wonderful time floating around with a pool tube. I honestly didn’t think he’d get in but he did, even if you don’t go in, the glass bottom boat is perfect for viewing everything below. Would highly recommend.
Written 7 May 2022
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Hello brigettef2017,
Thank you for your review, and for joining us on the snorkel tour on board Nhanya Ku. We are pleased to hear that you and your husband had a great time on the tour, and both enjoyed some snorkeling too! Our glass bottom boat tours are great for all ages and abilities, and are a wonderful way to introduce beginner snorkelers to the underwater world.
Best fishes,
The team at Coral Bay Ecotours
Written 16 May 2022
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Katherine T
Sydney148 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
Great crew - skipper and deckhand. They were informative, very safety conscious and engaged with their guests. Pedro brought fish books around after each swim/snorkel so we could ID what we'd seen. Much of Coral Bay is bleached due to untimely (climate change) winds during spawning but on this trip we went to two really great sites not very far off shore, the best we'd seen in all of the Cape Range park. Well done guys, this was very very memorable.
Written 16 May 2024
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Hello KTAustralia,
Thank you for your review, and for joining us on the Glass Bottom Boat snorkel tour. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour, and the service provided by our crew. The Ningaloo is a very special place and whils there have certainly been some natural mortality events in some areas over the years we are very fortunate to have such healthy reef systems on our doorstep in Coral Bay.
Best fishes,
The team at Coral Bay Ecotours
Written 10 June 2024
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joday013
Western Australia, Australia274 contributions
Ally and Shantel we the perfect hosts on the snorkeling and glass bottom boat tour. Two good spots of snorkeling ,and then a nice commentary from Ally on the reef on the trip back.
Seen plenty of marine life and Coral. The crew were very professional and for not so strong swimmers there are noodles and a drift line.
Seen plenty of marine life and Coral. The crew were very professional and for not so strong swimmers there are noodles and a drift line.
Written 6 March 2022
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Hello joday013,
Thank you for your review, and for joining our snorkel tour onboard our Glass Bottom Boat, Nhanya Ku. We're happy to hear that Chantelle and Alli were able to show you some of the amazing wonders of the Ningaloo Reef.
Best fishes,
The team at Coral Bay Ecotours
Written 1 April 2022
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Rebecca H
2 contributions
Mar 2025 • Friends
Tour guides were lovely and knowledgeable, took us to great spots where we saw turtles, sharks, octopi, pointing them out when we couldn't see them. They explained the recent coral bleaching was a stress response, and that they were not dead. There was less bleaching the further out we got, hardly any at our snorkel locations!
Was a highlight of the trip 😊
Was a highlight of the trip 😊
Written 9 March 2025
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Madeline k
13 contributions
May 2023 • Family
We had a great time today on this tour! We took our 9 month old & 4 year old and the crew were helpful and kind. We alternated turns in the water & caring for baby on the boat, I had never snorkelled before and they helped me, along with my 4 year old both have a good go. So so stunning out there and highly recommend :)
Written 19 May 2023
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Hello Madeline,
Thank you for your review, and for joining us on the Glass Bottom Boat for our snorkel tour. We're so pleased to know that our crew were able to help you on your first ever snorkelling experience, along with your son. We hope it was very memorable for you all. The Ningaloo is a perfect spot for a first snorkel, and our glass bottom boat tours are wonderful for all ages!
Best fishes,
The team at Coral Bay Ecotours
Written 31 May 2023
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