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Kings Ningaloo Reef Tours Exmouth

Kings Ningaloo Reef Tours Exmouth

Kings Ningaloo Reef Tours Exmouth
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Shark DivingBoat ToursEco ToursDolphin & Whale Watching
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Embark on an unforgettable journey with our Whale Shark and Eco Snorkeling Tours! From April to July, dive into the azure waters aboard the Magellan and immerse yourself in a day of awe-inspiring snorkeling over vibrant coral reefs and encounters with the majestic Whale Shark, ruler of the deep. During this season, we may also be graced by the presence of Manta Rays, Humpback Whales, Turtles, and rays, promising an abundance of marine marvels. Transitioning into August, our offerings evolve into an exhilarating Whale Shark/Humpback Whale Eco Tour. Once again, prepare for a day brimming with adventure as we traverse the breathtaking Ningaloo Reef. If conditions permit, we'll venture into the crystal-clear waters for an up-close and personal rendezvous with Humpback Whales, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Don't miss your chance to be a part of these extraordinary experiences. Book your spot now and let the wonders of the sea captivate your soul!
Exmouth, Western Australia, Australia
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David C
Toodyay, Australia52 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2020 • Couples
From start to finish this was an amazing experience.
From the pick up at the Caravan Park we were made to feel welcome and had the feeling this was going to be a good day.
A great crew who know their stuff, all had academic interests in Marine Life as well as a passion to share that knowledge.
The boat was well equipped with all the snorkelling gear needed for every passenger (including optical masks for spectacle wearers).
Morning tea was provided after the first snorkel which was a prelude to the main event.
The skipper was guided by a spotter plane to where the whale sharks were and the crew efficiently got us into the water (and out again) to experience the thrill of being at one with those beautiful creatures - not once but four times on our trip.
We were also able to see Manta Ray, Turtles, Dolphins and Dugongs whilst on the move.
The lunch spread was fit for a King (unlike other operators citing Covid 19 as an excuse to provide a meat roll) with ample supply of hot and cold drinks.
The afternoon snorkel was followed by a trip back in which we were frequently stopping to admire the Rays, Dolphins and schools of fish. The crew were taking photographs all day both in and out of the water and wait for this......we were sent a link to get access to ALL 396 photos taken on the day! All downloadable for FREE.
The Skipper told us earlier in the day that this season’s crew were the best he had ever worked with - how lucky were we!
Worth every penny AND MORE! Thank you for the most memorable day.
Written 17 June 2020
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Wow, thank you so much for the great and accurate review! We do whatever it takes to guarantee you the most successful day and we are glad you have notice it. We love what we do!
Written 19 June 2020
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Tony H
Mandurah, Australia47 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Couples
We had a fantastic day on/in the water with the Kings crew.
Very friendly, knowledgeable and professional crew and captain who was rightfully proud of his crew.
Right from the pick up where extra precautions of taking our temperature was good in these times.
The trip to the boat was entertaining and good driving skills were shown when some idiot tourist pulled out in front of us and the Bus driver handled the situation very well avoiding an accident, continuing on safely.
We snorkelled in a lagoon as a warm up, the crew assisted everyone, even taking special time out for nervous or first time snorkeling.
The Captain got us onto some special humpback whale watching, impressive displays of Tails, fin slapping to dual breaches.
We tracked a Whale Shark for a while but it didn’t want to play the game, it is very late in the season.
Delicious and nutritious lunch, plenty of refreshments available all day also.
The final drift snorkel of the day across “The Coral Garden” again revealed more of Ningaloo Reef, what a gem this World Heritage area is.
The final clean up and disinfecting of our equipment was reassuring and professional in these times.

They are a great informative, fun loving professional crew.
Thank you.

What a Day
Written 28 August 2020
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Hi Tony, thank you so much for this wonderful review and sharing some of your day. We are very proud to have such a hardworking and knowledgeable crew on board. We hope to welcome you back for next season.
Written 30 August 2020
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janesmithdesign
Ballina, Australia7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2020
We booked a whaleshark swim with Kings in Exmouth and where totally stoked , not only where the
whalesharks, dolphins, manta rays and dugongs incredible but sowhere the crew.
Great friendly vibe with staff that catered very well for the needs of many differeng kinds of customers. The staff go totally above and beyond and made everybodys day a fantastic one. Very happy we chose Kings and ould go again at the drop of a hat with them to see the biggest fish in the sea.
Written 8 June 2020
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Stacey L
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3.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2020 • Couples
Considering the price you pay for this experience you really set your expectations high for the service delivery from the company. There are so many factors that can make your day amazing , such as the weather forecast and the activity of the wildlife you anticipate to see. These things are uncontrollable by the company.

However, the disappointing thing is the photo package inclusion. We did not bring our own devices so we relied on the photographer capturing our interactions with the whale sharks. We were always last to jump in the water and the photographer was always at the front of the line so she captured mainly the same people with the whale shark.

I felt like my partner and I had so many photo opportunities as individually we were at seperate times so close to the whale shark each the time when we had our dives, but the photographer was just never there.

It would be great if the crew showed a little more crowd control throughout the day and acknowledged that if they hadn’t captured a photo of you that you should become some kind of priority to try and capture a photo, then so on with the next person. But this was not the case. Even when we were on board there were so many other opportunities the photographer could have approached us and took happy snaps throughout the day to remember our experience.

It would be great moving forward if the company offered an option where the price was lower for the photos not to be included, you can then view the photos and choose to purchase them if you are lucky enough to get photos with the whale sharks.
Written 10 July 2020
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Thank you for your feedback and the opportunity to respond. From reading the review it seems that your disappointment stemmed from our complimentary photo package. We do have a photographer onboard that takes photos both above and below the water throughout the day. A total of 262 images were provided to you from your tour date including photos of the Whale shark, Orca, Humpback Whales and Manta Rays encountered on the day plus a lovely couple shot of you and your partner on the boat. These images are provided as a free gift from Kings to our passengers as a memento of their day with us. We don’t prohibit passengers from bringing their own cameras on tour with them, leaving your camera behind for the day was a decision that was yours to make. At the start of the day the photographer addresses the group with an introduction and briefing and lets people know that she is there to commemorate their day. We are aware that some people are not comfortable having their photo taken or would prefer privacy to enjoy their day so she lets the group know that if they would like a specific photo to either call her over, wave or gesture to her and she will capture the moment for them. Photographers on board a Whale shark vessel are the hardest working crew in the water. They swim continuously between both groups, they hand the Whale shark over to each group guide, they even will pass a Whale shark over to another vessel awaiting their interaction if required. All while taking photos and possibly assisting struggling snorkellers in the water. After they finish their day they then go home and continue working to edit all of the images they have captured. Throughout our history of over 30 years in operation, we have had many changes to our tour ‘extras’. From charging passengers for just video to selling video and images, to charging for photos on their own. The inclusion of our complimentary photo package has been widely praised by our passengers and many see it as an added bonus to the fact that they have just swum with the biggest fish in the ocean. For them that is the main purpose of their day, having a photo capturing the moment is the cherry on top. As you stated, there are many factors that contribute to how amazing your day will be. So too there are many factors that can determine whether our photographer is able to get a photo of an individual passenger with a Whale shark, it is not an easy task. While our photographers do their very best to try and capture individual passengers in that moment, it is never guaranteed. Most participants are just thrilled at having been able to enjoy the encounter itself and to have done so safely. Your complaint in our view would have greater justification if we had charged you for a photo package with specific mention of capturing your moment with a Whale shark. While we don’t make any guarantees of capturing every passenger with a Whale shark, we do however endeavor to do just that. Just as our photographer mentions at the start of the day, if you felt that they were not around when you wanted your photo taken then perhaps just having a word to them or your guide during the day would have resulted in the very least a concerted effort to capture the image you were after. Our crew have done specific drops for those that did not get a good look at a Whale shark or they even position people by physically swimming them into the right spot so that they get the best vantage point. Your request would have been met with the same level of enthusiasm to provide the best possible experience to all our passengers. As mentioned they do their very best, however with everyone in wetsuits in the water and constantly moving it does make it hard to ensure that every individual has been captured at the very moment they are right next to the Whale shark. I can understand how having an image captured of you and a Whale shark, after such an eventful day would have just been the crowning glory. However please don’t let that one thing tarnish the memories of your encounters, you swam with a Whale shark, viewed Humpback Whales breaching, swam with Manta Rays and even saw an Orca all on the same day. Those are experiences that I’m sure you’ll remember for some time to come and that many others can only dream about.
Written 15 July 2020
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David C
Toodyay, Australia52 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 • Couples
An absolute must do experience.
Being on and in the water with Kings, you are treated like royalty.
We were on the Swimming With Whalesharks expediece which was fantastic. The Skipper was guided to the swim points by a spotter plane and the crew managed the swim interaction perfectly. Their enthusiasm for their job was infectious!
We were treated to morning tea with fresh fruit and hot/cold drinks in ample supply.
Lunch was a banquet fit for a King!
The day after we were supplied with a link to access ALL 400 photo that Kelsy (Marine Biologist, photographer and real chatterbox) took on the trip.
Other tour operators were no way near with the quality of service according to fellow travellers at our caravan park.
Written 20 September 2020
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Awh that made our day. We really do treat all our guests like royalty. Yes,its a slogan but we do go out of our way to ensure that everyone's experience with us on the reef is the very best possible. We love what we do and love seeing the smiles on our guests faces knowing that we gave them memories that will last a lifetime.
Written 21 September 2020
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D_Johnson1958
Perth, Australia11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2020 • Couples
The crew were great and the food wasn’t bad either. I am not a strong swimmer and my husband has health issues the girls made sure we were safe and sound. Loved every minute of it. The Whale Sharks were very accommodating swimming around us and up to the boat.
Written 17 June 2020
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Thank you so much for the great review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your day out on the Ningaloo Reef with us.
Written 18 June 2020
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Danny R
Perth, Australia7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021
Went out on a whale shark tour with my son, and a wonderful bunch of people from Kings on 14th April. The girls and guys running the tour were lovely, and so helpful. We went on a relaxing snorkel early on in the inner reef, before heading to the outer reef. My teen son snorkeled with a whale shark or two and had a fantastic experience to tell his Perth school mates after the holidays. I was sea sick for the first time in over 40 years - thanks to a bit of a swell left over from the recent cyclone seroja - but the team at Kings did a great job of looking after me.
I'd love to return, but will take a sea sick tablet first next time.
Written 18 April 2021
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Thank you for your review. So glad to read that our crew did a fabulous job of looking after you during your period of seasickness. For those reading, we do recommend taking your seasickness medication the night before the tour as you go to bed and again on waking, as per directed. I hope you were still able to get in the water and explore the reef.
Written 18 April 2021
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Helen D
Mandurah, Australia111 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2020
I took a day trip with Kings to swim with the world famous Whale sharks of the Ningaloo reef and have to say I was not disappointed with either Kings or the experience. The owner of the business skippered the boat and was knowledgeable and highly skilled at his job. We swam with many whalesharks and then saw a hump back whale breaching on the return, which was a totally unexpected bonus. Food, crew, whalesharks, all excellent.
Written 16 August 2020
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Thank you Helen. Its a definite plus having a owner operated tour. Its that extra little personalised service that makes all the difference.
Written 19 August 2020
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Gillian T
Brisbane, Australia20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 • Couples
We had a day with perfect weather - blue sky, calm water with only a light breeze- for our day excursion on the boat to snorkel in the coral lagoon off the west coast, followed by a total of 4 jumps into the ocean side outside the reef under the guidance of our cheerful, friendly and caring leader Alanah to swim alongside whale sharks (located by spotter planes) for 5 to 10 minutes each time. Absolutely spectacular and exhilarating!
After a delicious buffet lunch, we had another snorkel in the lagoon before being ferried to shore and taken back to Exmouth in the mini-bus.
We learned a lot about the history and environment of the area in addition to information about the creatures we saw under the sea.
All the crew members were very welcoming and helpful. All participants were supported, including the less fit and rather timid ones without any fuss.
There was a photographer with us (Noosh) who swam with us all and captured some amazing images. She sent us 300 pictures by email the next day from which to choose free downloads to keep. A lovely memento.
A highly recommended tour!
Written 5 May 2021
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That's exactly the kind of day we aim to deliver. Thank you for choosing Kings Ningaloo Reef Tours for your Whale shark experience.
Written 6 May 2021
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Katie d
South West Rocks, Australia134 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Family
Thanks to Dane and the crew on Kings Reef tour. Amazing hospitality with outstanding food, equipment and knowledge. The day was fun, and the guys worked their butts off to give everyone on board an unbelievable experience. Shout out to Alannah who was so good with the oldies and the kids, and brought a smile to everyone’s faces. We swam with one whale shark four times, and they did everything possible to make this as epic as it was. Bucket list day with an amazing crew. Best on the reef!!
Written 8 May 2021
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We aim to please, we understand that not everyone has the same capabilities in the water, but we do all we can to ensure that everyone enjoys the same level of service and has the very best experience possible.
Written 9 May 2021
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