About this tour
A 4-hour sailing and snorkelling trip on Ningaloo Reef from Coral Bay, suited to swimmers of any fitness level. You'll visit two snorkelling spots with up to an hour at each, encounter turtles and reef fish, then relax on the boat's custom Boomnet platform. Lunch (sausage sizzle or vegetarian) and snorkelling gear are included; the captain and deckhand run the boat but don't guide the water.
Highlights
- Two snorkelling sites with up to one hour each for independent exploring
- Encounter resident turtles, reef fish, and vibrant coral
- Light lunch onboard plus tea, coffee, and water included
- Snorkelling equipment provided; bring your own food if preferred
- Custom Boomnet platform to relax on between swims
- Shaded areas on deck; suitable for all fitness levels
- Return coach transfer from shop to jetty included
- BYO alcohol welcome (no red wine); cooler onboard
What to expect
You'll be picked up by coach from the tour operator's shop and driven to the jetty. Once onboard, the captain and deckhand will sail you to the first snorkelling site, where you can enter the water at your own pace and explore for roughly an hour. You'll then sail to a second spot for another hour of snorkelling. Between or after the sites, you'll have lunch served onboard — either a BBQ sausage sizzle or vegetarian option — with tea, coffee, and water available. You can spend time on the Boomnet platform relaxing, and the return journey takes you back to the jetty before coach transfer to the shop.
What travellers say
- Two reef spots give you real variety and time to explore properly
- Lunch and snorkelling gear included keeps costs down
- Independent snorkelling suits those who prefer self-guided pace
- Relaxed vibe on the Boomnet between swims
- Coach transfers convenient; no need for own transport
- No guide means no interpretation of reef life or safety briefing
- Alcohol restriction after drinking limits flexibility mid-trip
- Wetsuit hire ($10 + $50 deposit) is cash-only add-on
- Weather-dependent; reef conditions can vary significantly
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits confident swimmers who want to snorkel independently without a guide leading the way. You'll need reasonable water comfort since there's no guided commentary on what you're seeing. The boat has shaded areas and no fitness restrictions apply. Weather can affect conditions on the reef; note that once you've had alcohol, you cannot re-enter the water. Wetsuits are not included but can be hired for $10 cash plus a $50 deposit. Group size isn't specified, so assume standard tour capacity. The trip is 4 hours total; allow extra time for transfers. BYO alcohol is fine except red wine, and you can bring your own food — just flag dietary needs in advance.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.