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Swim with Whale Sharks- the largest fish in the world!
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Swim with Whale Sharks- the largest fish in the world!

By Ningaloo Blue Dive
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Ages 3-99, max of 18 per group
Duration: 6–7 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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  • Tour pick up and Drop Off from your hotel (location please advise)
  • Snorkelling gear Equipment's (mask, snorkel, fins)
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • Restroom on board
  • Whale Shark Guides
  • West Suit, and Flotation Devices
  • Prescription mask (please advise)
  • Free Photos
  • Entry/Admission - Ningaloo Blue Dive


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Please provide the tour pick-up location point or you can meet us where the boat leaves which is situated at Tantabid Boat Ramp ( Exmouth) or call the Ningaloo Blue office at 0899491119 to advise.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During 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
        • Near public transportation
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 74462P1

        • Children must be accompanied by an adult
        • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
        • Bring hat, sunscreen, towel, change of clothes
        • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled 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 18 travelers

        • 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: 74462P1

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        • 1
          Come and join us for an exhilarating day out snorkelling and swimming with Whale Sharks or Humpback Whales - the largest fish in the world and an array of marine life! Or just sit back and enjoy the views with a glass of champagne on the Ningaloo reef off the coast of Exmouth. Ningaloo Blue has a 65 foot state of the art vessel, which is 2 storey with a huge under cover lower deck with comfortable seating and easy access to marlin board at water level. Then we have a huge upper deck for observation and sun bathing.. Swim with the Whale Sharks are from April - August and the Humpbacks from September - November. Whoever you swim with, you will be blown away by the sheer beauty of these giants of the sea. Included in your package is: • Courtesy bus pick up and drop off from your accommodation • Full day boat trip • Lunch provided – Gourmet buffet lunch including cold meat, bread, fresh salad platter, fruits & refreshments • Morning tea provided - tea, coffee and treats • Two snorkels on the Ningaloo Reef • Age is no barrier • Videographer on board daily to film your adventure • We specialise in Whale Shark Eco Tours • A great experience for the whole family • We have a 4.5 metre Safety Zodiac in the water at all times • Snorkeling gear provided or BYO • Prescription masks if required • Wetsuits provided • Spotter planes to assist with sightings • No show policy, if you don’t see a Whale Shark go again for FREE! • Videograpgher on board; take a memoir home of your special day! (additional cost) • Complimentary gift pack - includes certificate stating the day and date you swam with your first Whale Shark & Ningaloo Blue Dive beach bag.
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        • Ningaloo Blue Dive
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          Australia
        • rebeccabiegert
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Whale sharks
          We were swimming with whale sharks and it was fantastic! The crew was so nice and overall it was an amazing, breathtaking experience! We saw so many whale sharks and the vibe was so great overall - everyone was so hyped! Thank you so much for making this day so special <3
          Written September 17, 2024
        • paulfE1176OO
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Very well organised trip, great staff, would definitely recommend.
          Very friendly, professional staff made this a memorable trip with great swims with whale sharks and many other animal sights too.
          Written September 16, 2024
        • karengrimes2024
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fabulous day out
          The crew were really friendly,fun and competent. We felt cared for in the water. Swimming with those gentle huge whale sharks was an incredible experience. Unforgettable. This is a great day out
          Written September 11, 2024
        • liddy77simon
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Brilliant Whale Shark Experience.
          This was a brilliant days adventure with Whale Sharks for our family of five adults. From start to finish he crew were informative, safety conscious, and above all very friendly & entertaining. We swam with several whale sharks, got some nice photos and video, and also had an enjoyable snorkel inside the reef. The lunch and snacks were also very good. I would highly recommend Ningaloo Blue Dive.
          Written September 10, 2024
        • troydamianhuston
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing trip with Ningaloo Blue
          An amazing trip with Ningaloo Blue as we got to see Whale sharks for the first time. Everything aspect of the trip from booking to pickup to engagement with the crew, the amazing food and friendly and professional assistance throughout the day was simply top class. We'll be back and thank you to the whole crew for such an Epic day.
          Written September 5, 2024
        • Chris B
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Truly Amazing Experience
          Swimming with the whale sharks is a once in a lifetime experience and you couldn't be in better hands than the crew of Ningaloo Blue Dive. The crew were amazing and their fun loving personalities helped make it a great experience. Captain Brad did a great job at dropping us off in just the right spot to line up with the whale sharks. Food was good and the glass of bubbly on the way back to shore, topped off an excellent day. I highly recommend this company.
          Written September 4, 2024
        • PGBE
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Swimming with whale sharks at any age!
          The staff on board went out of their way to assist my 80yo mother who was feeling nervous about her ability to swim with the whaleshark. She not only got to swim and get her photo, we were witness to an amazing encounter with a humpback checking us out off the back of the marlin board.
          Written September 4, 2024
        • Ratbag02
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Magical
          My partner and I had such a blast with Ningaloo Blue Dive! It was such a perfect day. We were so lucky to get that at the beginning of August. Yes it’s a bit pricey but I’d definitely recommend this to any one of my friends! The instructors we had were so friendly, outgoing, kind and caring. They were so accommodating to everyone’s needs and supported people who had a fear of the ocean. We will forever have this treasured memory and will hopefully do it again in the future.
          Written September 4, 2024
        • Sara S
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing
          Amazing trip! We got to see whale sharks, manta rays, sharks, humpback whales and many many fish at the reef. It was well organised, not stressful at all and a really fun time. The team was lovely, the food provided was delicious and the photos and the video turned out great. A trip I'll forget!
          Written September 4, 2024
        • Steven J
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Experience
          This was a trip with my daughter to bld memories as zi have termina cancer. Was well worth it and will give her a memory that will be forever.
          Written September 4, 2024
        • Jordywilson
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          By far the best ocean experience of my life
          The whole crew was awesome, thanks brad the skipper for such an awesome day, razz for being an epic guide and making sure you have the best day ever, and a huge Thankyou for making this the best experience possible, been on my bucket list my whole life to swim with these gentle giants and it was an absolute privilege to be onboard with all of you. Definitely coming back, yewwwwwww
          Written September 4, 2024
        • andcreek2024
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Swim with the whale sharks
          Had a wonderful experience! We loved our swim with the whale sharks and the staff were so friendly and very well organised. Would recommend when in Exmouth.
          Written April 22, 2024
        • Rita H
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fabulous experience!
          Swimming with the whale sharks is a once in a lifetime experience and Ningaloo Blue Dive made it a fabulous experience. Everything was so well organised, the crew were amazing and we were given so many dive opportunities. I would recommend this company for your whale shark experience.
          Written March 31, 2024
        • mels20232023
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour crew!
          Went out for a fantastic snorkel with this crew, fun, informative, friendly and best of all we got to swim next to a whale shark, bonus we got to see plenty of whales also!! Great food supplied, all the gear supplied too if you need. Good length of time too. A cool cruisy bunch to take you out on Ningaloo!
          Written November 21, 2023
        • PhilJR70
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic trip, amazing swim with a whale shark, and a great crew.
          A fantastic day out. The crew were exceptional, and the wildlife was spectacular. We were later in the season but got to swim with a whale shark towards the end of the day, which was an incredible experience. During the rest of the day we managed to see over 25 humpbacks, a huge pod of dolphins, three orcas, two sea snakes and turtles. There was plenty of food and drink on offer, and we’d highly recommend. We look forward to returning in the future.
          Written October 18, 2023
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        5.0
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        Svetlana O
        1 contribution
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2020
        Before buying the tour we contacted tour operator office and raised our concern about the end of the season and risk of not to be able to swim with whale sharks at all. A couple people on the phone line guaranteed that sharks are still around and in a worth scenario we will be given a voucher for out next visit which expired in 3 years’ time. We happily bought 3 tickets. The tour on the day we were booked in was canceled because of not sufficient number of people. As result, we extended our stay in Exmouth for one more day that wasn’t easy too. The tour itself was fine, girls on the boat did their best to entertain people, but we didn’t see whaler sharks! The next day when we contacted office re compensated voucher we been told that we are not eligible to receive one as we bought not the right type of tour (still don’t know which one we supposed to purchase). Disappointing…
        Written September 1, 2020
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        Hi Svetlana! Thank you for taking your time for this review and thank you for your feedback. Kind regards The Ningaloo Blue team
        Written September 5, 2020
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Gary F
        Exmouth, Australia11 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great company to deal with from booking, to pickup, to dropoff.
        Unfortunately the weather didn't co-operate; cloudy, windy, pretty rough chop and swell. Just a reminder that we should have taken some seasick tabs, but we still had a most fantastic experience.
        Firstly a reef snorkel to get us used to the gear. Beautiful clear water, good coral and plentiful fish.
        The crew were absolutely brilliant. Safety was No.1 priority, followed closely by ensuring everyone was looked after so so well. They're highly qualified and knowledgeable, nothing was too much trouble, and they kept a close eye on everyone in the water at all times.
        Thanks to Brad, Connor, Carla, Leah, and Jade for a fantastic trip. Highly recommend.
        Written July 12, 2021
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        Bruce M
        47 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        The great team at Ningaloo Blue made the day so enjoyable. Safety was clearly dealt with then time for a dive around coral before the spotter plane sited the first of many whale sharks . We were rewarded with many swims throughout the morning with a number of these majestic giants of the sea. But to then spot whales just made it that more exciting.
        The team were so helpful and knowledgeable. I always felt that I was in good and competent hands from booking to getting back after the dive.
        All gear was supplied, as was morning tea, lunch and bubbles after. Pick up and return was provided from Exmouth.
        Would I recommend Ningaloo Blue - absolutely.
        My rating: 🤿🤿🤿🤿🤿
        Written June 29, 2021
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        Laura D
        4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2020 • Friends
        From the time 9 of us girls jumped on the boat to the time we jumped off the quality of service was amazing. The food on board was amazing! We got treated to lovely sandwiches, fresh pasta & fruit and yummy food. The whale shark experience was absolutely incredible. If this is not on your list I highly recommend to do this!! Did not disappoint, and we didn’t just get to see the whale shark once it was twice! We also saw whales and a reef shark! The snorkelling was incredible. The crew on board were amazing, so friendly and lovely. Would recommend this place highly! Thank you Ningaloo Blue 💖
        Written July 24, 2020
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        Gday! Thank you for your review legend! Many thanks The Ningaloo Blue team
        Written July 26, 2020
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Louiselovesholidays
        Adelaide, Australia18 contributions
        2.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2022 • Friends
        12 out of 14 companies cancelled their tours today due to severe weather forecast. This concerned me. When we rang to enquire if our tour was cancelled were told that they would decide when we got there. They had already decided they would continue. It was extremely windy and I was very concerned and decided not to go due to the severe weather warning and sea sickness. Pete, owner picked me up and drove me back and said to call in the afternoon to see if a partial refund of the $260 would be given. He would check with his wife! I rang and he said no and not to argue which I hadn't.
        He said on the way back he felt sorry for the other companies who had cancelled because they would lose a lot of money. We had a party of 5 doing the diving with 1 observer, me.
        Be aware that you will not get a refund if you don't attend due to bad weather unless they cancel due to bad weather.
        The other companies cared about the wellbeing of their customers.
        Written May 12, 2022
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

        Finlay122
        Perth, Australia654 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2020
        Fantastic experience, not to be missed. The crew were amazing, with marine biologists among them they have a wealth of knowledge which they are more than happy to share. They ere all extremely attentive, going above and beyond to ensure that everyone made the most of the experience, even the most inexperienced among us. Sadly the whale sharks were a tad shy the day we went out, however we still managed 3 incredible swims with one. We also saw a humpback whale with her calf as well as dolphins. The early morning reef snorkel was also great. The level of service provided throughout the day is second to none, and you are definitely well fed !! I can't recommend this trip and this crew highly enough. I can't wait to return and do it all again.
        Written July 4, 2020
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        Heeeey and thank you! We are happy to hear that you had a good day out on the reef with us and out spotty friends. See you next time The Ningaloo Blue crew
        Written July 12, 2020
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Hannele L
        7 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2022
        Took my three girls to exmouth on a spontaneous trip to swim with whale sharks.
        Went with Ningaloo blue dive and I did not regret it.
        The boat itself is pristine condition. All staff were calm , relaxed , professional and knowledgeable and weather was on point.

        My 12 year old was a bit nervous about jumping in , until one of the Gorgeous guides took her by the hand and gave her the confidence to swim with the whale sharks four times.

        The crew consistently showed they had safety of their passengers as number one priority.

        Skipper brad was generous with time and spent the arvo cruising around finding dolphins, manta rays, tiger sharks and turtles.

        Completely exceeded my expectations and if I can , I will try return every year and do it again with Ningaloo blue dive tours.
        Written May 21, 2022
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        Sue S
        Perth, Australia5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2020
        We tend to do our own thing and avoid "tourist" trips but this was a really amazing experience. Interacting with wildlife is never easy but Skipper Brad and the guides really had everything down pat. We got several swims with the whale sharks, lunch was lovely and the afternoon snorkelling spot beautiful. The guides were helpful with the less confident swimmers while explaining to the stronger swimmers how to get a better view (and not get in the way!). Just amazing...
        Written July 2, 2020
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        Hi Suzanne! We are glad you had a good day out on the reef with our spotty mates! Many thanks, The Ningaloo Blue team
        Written July 12, 2020
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        maddoghew
        London, UK37 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Obviously the Whale Sharks were the main draw and it felt like the team made every effort to make sure we saw them. Super friendly, professional and fun. The whole day was amazing and we saw so many Humpbacks we lost count with some breaching close by - awesome! The Whale Sharks lived up to expectations, beautiful, majestic creatures! Good food, great photos, I can’t recommend it enough!
        Written July 28, 2022
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        StressLessTress
        14 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2020
        OMG Speechless! An amazing experience with our family of five. Brad the skipper and the four lovely crew-ladies: Ronnie, Carla, Ellen & Leah made us all feel very special, including taking extra care of our 10 year-old so we could focus on the Whalesharks. After five dives on the sharks and two snorkels, it really was just like the photos. Having checked out four other companies all with great reviews, we decided on Ningaloo Blue Charters because of the optional video package. Once on the water we also found having the zodiac was super handy to track the sharks. Even with a full tour we all had plenty of space (including heading up to the top deck with Brad) and thoroughly enjoyed the food and beverages provided. With 20yrs experience Brad and the crew will ensure a safe and enjoyable adventure on the reef.
        Written June 28, 2020
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        Hi mate! Thank you SO MUCH for your awesome review :) Please come and see us next time in Exmouth! Kind regards, The Ningaloo Blue team
        Written July 12, 2020
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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