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Sail Ningaloo
5.0
55 reviewsAbout
Explore the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef, the world's largest fringing reef, with Sail Ningaloo and enjoy a unique, world-class eco-experience aboard their luxurious sailing catamaran, Shore Thing. Offering personalised service, exceptional hospitality and unforgettable marine encounters, Sail Ningaloo specialises in all-inclusive sailing, snorkelling & diving liveaboard adventures on one of Australia's most spectacular reef systems.
Choose from three, five or eight-night itineraries departing Coral Bay, Western Australia, between March and October each year, designed to showcase the pristine beauty and diversity of the Ningaloo Reef. Spend your days snorkelling vibrant coral gardens, kayaking secluded lagoons, scuba diving, swimming with incredible marine life, spotting spectacular wildlife, or simply relaxing on deck soaking in the stunning Indian Ocean views while sailing this pristine coastline.
The Ningaloo Reef is renowned for its extraordinary marine biodiversity, and guests regularly encounter humpback whales (seasonal), manta rays, dolphins, dugongs, marine turtles, reef sharks, giant cod and an abundance of colourful tropical fish species in their natural environment.
Sail Ningaloo also offers expert holiday planning for the wider Ningaloo region, assisting with personalised itineraries including whale shark day swim tours, humpback whale day swim tours, Cape Range National Park experiences, accommodation in Exmouth and Coral Bay, airport transfers, scenic flight transfers and additional touring options, making it easy to create the ultimate Ningaloo escape.
What's Available
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Available Tours
3 Night Snorkel and Dive Getaway
Embark on a three-night sailing, snorkelling and scuba diving adventure from Coral Bay, designed to leave the crowds behind and discover the true magic of Ningaloo Reef. Glide effortlessly by kayak or don your snorkel and fins to uncover secret Ningaloo Reef dive and snorkel sites untouched by the masses. Immerse yourself in crystal-clear lagoons teeming with exotic coral formations and colourful fish life. Witness shy reef sharks, graceful turtles, and stingrays as they glide past. Sail Ningaloo's expert guides will reveal the fascinating world of macro life, from mesmerizing nudibranchs to slithering moray eels and captivating octopuses. Between June and October, the majestic humpback whales can be viewed on the outer reef. On board, relax on the spacious decks and unwind under starry skies, enjoying friendly service from your Sail Ningaloo crew and delicious meals. Small group, live-aboard sailing, scuba diving and snorkelling tours within the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef depart and conclude in Coral Bay between March to October, with pick up from Exmouth available. Also available for private tours.
7 Night Ningaloo Humpback Whale Safari Package
Between June to October, the majestic Humpback Whales make their migration along the Ningaloo Coast. View magnificent and impressive whales on board Shore Thing as they rest, play and steam alongside the vessel from our elevated helm. Then join a day tour to have the opportunity for an in-water interaction with them! Spend five nights exploring the pristine Ningaloo Reef Marine Park with Sail Ningaloo. Be exhilarated as you set sail for a dive and snorkel adventure. There will be opportunities to view turtles, dolphins, dugongs and whales (seasonal) before you even enter the water! Enjoy kayaking, find a perfect snorkelling lagoon, scuba dive untouched remote sites and visit secluded beaches. Enjoy glorious sunsets over the Indian Ocean. On departure, sail through dense coral formations surrounding Coral Bay before reaching Batemans Bay, with a good chance to snorkel with manta rays. Visit Point Cloates, where numerous turtles hang out in the shallow waters. Pass the ruins of the Norwegian Bay whaling station and hear tales of the shipwrecks that lie on the Ningaloo Reef. As a finale, spend 2-nights in Coral Bay or Exmouth and experience a full day swim tour with the Humpback Whales for the ultimate adventure package!
7 Night Ningaloo Luxury Wildlife Package
For the ultimate Ningaloo luxury wildlife experience, combine a 3 night Sail Ningaloo tour with a day mega-fauna tour snorkelling with whale sharks or humpback whales (seasonal), a spectacular scenic flight along Ningaloo Reef and over Cape Range, and stays at Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort overlooking Exmouth Gulf and Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef, a luxurious, eco-friendly safari camp nestled amidst the sand dunes.
7 Night Whale Shark Wonder Week Package
Between March to August, many of our guests visiting Ningaloo wish to tick one BIG item off their bucket list – swimming with the largest fish in the sea, the Whale Shark! We make it easy, by combining a Sail Ningaloo 5 night experience with a day Whale Shark tour, a fantastic way to make the most out of your holiday. Spend five nights exploring the pristine Ningaloo Reef Marine Park with Sail Ningaloo. Be exhilarated as you set sail for a dive and snorkel adventure. Enjoy kayaking, find a perfect snorkelling lagoon, scuba dive untouched remote sites and visit secluded beaches. Enjoy glorious sunsets over the Indian Ocean. On departure, sail through dense coral formations surrounding Coral Bay before reaching Batemans Bay, with a good chance to snorkel with manta rays. Visit Point Cloates, where numerous turtles hang out in the shallow waters. Pass the ruins of the Norwegian Bay whaling station and hear tales of the shipwrecks that lie on the Ningaloo Reef. As a finale, spend 2-nights in Coral Bay or Exmouth and experience a full day swim tour with Whale sharks for the ultimate adventure package!
8 Night Ultimate Ningaloo Tour Package
Combine the 3-Night Snorkel and Dive Getaway, and the 5-Night Ningaloo Escape tours, to create an 8-Night Ultimate Ningaloo Tour Package. If you are looking to explore more of the Ningaloo Reef Marine Park than the average visitor and immerse yourself in the Ningaloo Reef life, this is the tour for you! Includes all activities - imagine yourself gliding over coral outcrops full of colourful fish life, snorkelling with turtles and manta rays, or scuba diving historic shipwrecks. Or relax on one of the beanbags on the spacious deck and marvel at humpback whales as they swim alongside (seasonal). Have some leisure time to explore the unique settlement of Coral Bay, or our reservations team can organise a day tour swimming with whale sharks (seasonal). All meals are freshly prepared on board and the professional, dedicated Sail Ningaloo crew will ensure you have an unforgettable holiday. With 4 cabins on board, each with private facilities, you will discover a luxurious sailing holiday awaits with Sail Ningaloo. Small group, live-aboard tours within the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef depart and conclude at Coral Bay, March to October, with pickup from Exmouth available. Also available for private tours.
Private Ningaloo Reef Sailing Charters
The beautifully appointed 51-foot sailing catamaran Shore Thing is available for private charters - the perfect way to experience Ningaloo Reef with your friends and family. Whether it is an anniversary, a birthday, a corporate event or just to treat yourself, allow Sail Ningaloo to craft a personalised sailing holiday just for you. Sail Ningaloo can cater for up to 22 guests for a day sail or up to 8-10 guests on an extended charter. With 4 main cabins, all featuring private facilities, indulge in an exclusive escape in marine nature. Snorkelling and diving equipment are on board, as well as paddle boards and kayaks, so your private getaway can be as relaxing or as adventurous as you desire. Snorkel with manta rays, dive with turtles, or marvel at humpback whales from the comfort of a beanbag. All whilst your on-board Host prepares delicious fresh meals catered to your tastes - a truly luxurious experience. Depart Coral Bay (pick up from Exmouth available), between February and November, or contact Sail Ningaloo for any special requests.
5 Night Ningaloo Escape
Spend five nights exploring the pristine Ningaloo Reef Marine Park with Sail Ningaloo. Be exhilarated as you set sail for a dive and snorkel adventure. There will be opportunities to view turtles, dolphins, dugongs and whales (seasonal) before you even enter the water! Enjoy kayaking, find a perfect snorkelling lagoon, scuba dive untouched remote sites and visit secluded beaches. Enjoy glorious sunsets over the Indian Ocean while indulging in a little me time. On departure, sail through dense coral formations surrounding Coral Bay before reaching Batemans Bay, with a good chance to snorkel with manta rays. Visit Point Cloates, where numerous turtles hang out in the shallow waters. You may get to step foot on Fraser Island, the Ningaloo Reef's only sand island, which is visible only at low tide! Pass the ruins of the Norwegian Bay whaling station and hear tales of the shipwrecks that lie on the Ningaloo Reef. All meals are freshly prepared on board the sailing catamaran, Shore Thing. The dedicated Sail Ningaloo crew will ensure you have an unforgettable holiday. Small group, live-aboard tours within the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef depart and conclude at Coral Bay, from March to October. Also available for private tours.
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Libby Mitchell
Google review
From booking through to our drop-off, the Sail Ningaloo team provided exceptional service. We expected our 5 night experience on the boat to be great fun - as scuba divers we are always happy to be in the water - we didn't expect the whole experience to be as superbly curated, organised and delivered at every stage of every day. Our incredibly thoughtful team, Dom, Josh and Sandra, could not have been more obliging and professional. Our dives were well selected for the conditions, all equipment is high quality and well-maintained, site briefings were thorough and the dives were all safe, relaxed and fun. We also snorkeled and would not hesitate to recommend this for non-divers as the reef is so shallow, much of the wildlife and the corals are on display from the surface. We feel privileged to be able to spend time in this pristine environment. We saw almost no other boats and we had every dive site to ourselves. A personal highlight was the grey shark cleaning station where - for 45 minutes - we watched at least 12 grey sharks having their teeth cleaned by wrasse. Amazing. The team also managed my partner's complicated dietary needs- nothing was too much trouble and every meal was excellent. We are telling everyone we know to do this.
Karen Goodman
Google review
Sailed for 6 days with Dom, Josh and Sandra. The most amazing trip, a fabulous region to explore improved by the expert curation and wonderful and considered care demonstrated by the crew. The knowledge of the location and sea life was fantastic, exceeded only by their evident passion for the environment. I cannot recommend this trip highly enough. A special shout out to the support and administration team who make whole trip run so smoothly.
Jac Charlie
Google review
Omg, how amazing! It rained for a full day, apparently 1 day a month, but that didn't dampen our experience. Charlie, Emma and Hendrick were so supportive and friendly. Snorkelling 3 or 4 times a day with mantas, sharks, turtles, so many fish, sailing with no motor and yummy food. We loved the whole experience, until next time!
Mark Cassee
Google review
A huge thank you to the crew of 'Shore Thing'. Jesse, Gloria & Zara, you guys are awesome, and you made my time on board very comfortable. The snorkelling was first class, and your expert knowledge and experience allowed me to see a great biodiversity of marine life on the reef. The food you served was delicious and the deluxe cabin was very comfortable. Thank you again for showing me around the Ningaloo Reef. I can highly recommend this trip to anyone, and I hope to be back on board again one day.
Judy Ridd
Google review
More than one of us felt like crying at the end of our 5 night trip and I can’t think of the last time that happened. The very professional crew worked so well together. Dom has excellent boating skills and we felt safe in his hands steering us on the reef. Josh is a great dive master and his knowledge and passion for marine life shone through. Libby changed from mermaid in a wetsuit to deliver us food in a moment. None of them could have done more. We swam with a dugong, turtles, sharks, so many fish and such gorgeous coral. Whales broached and swam along side us. The sail with unexpected large wave and unintentioned splash of a resting honeymooner below decks was memorable. Such a fantastic experience.
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Where you'll be
Robinson Street
Coral Bay WA 6701