Zipping along on their wide wingspans and occasionally leaping out of the sea, manta rays are the ballet dancers of the ocean. Come face-to-face with up to 300 of these graceful creatures – who use their toothless mouths as a sieve to feed on plankton and krill – on a swim tour; they lack sharp barbs, so you can feel confident swimming nearby. Manta rays live year-round at Coral Bay, and from June to November at Exmouth.

Tours and itineraries

Tours

  • Ningaloo Adventure and Manta Ray Tour

    Have you ever wanted to snorkel with manta rays and experience the breathtaking Ningaloo Reef? This full-day tour takes both divers and snorkelers around to the most spectacular locations! The tour includes two dives or two snorkels on the incredible Ningaloo Reef. See a variety of tropical fish, possibly turtles, sharks and beautiful coral structures. In between the two dives/snorkels, you will head out into a sandy bottom bay whilst the spotter plane searches for manta rays. If manta rays are found, you will have the opportunity to snorkel with them! After interacting with the manta rays, you ...

  • Manta Ray Interaction 'Best of Ningaloo'

    Join Ningaloo Marine Interactions' dedicated team for a full-day eco-interaction tour to search for and where possible snorkel with, the majestic Manta Ray. They use a spotter aircraft to assist them in finding the best Manta Rays to interact with. These magnificent creatures have a wing span of around four meters and are completely harmless. An underwater dance with a Manta Ray is one of life's greatest experiences! With crew who've called this reef home for over 20 years, you're in the hands of the real experts of Ningaloo. Part owned and operated by Frazer McGregor, founder of Ningaloo Manta ...

  • Life on Ningaloo: Humpback whale, whale shark, turtle, and manta ray swimming

    Life on Ningaloo is a full-day small-group marine wildlife tour from Exmouth (max 10 guests: 7 humpback whale swim + 3 whale shark swim seats) operating August–October aboard the luxury vessel Wave Rider. Guests enjoy complimentary transfers, snorkel gear and wetsuits, professional underwater photography, snacks, catered lunch and a sparkling wine toast. Spotter planes help locate "megafauna" such as whale sharks, humpback whales, manta rays, dolphins, turtles and dugongs, with multiple guided swims where safe. The itinerary includes two reef snorkels, detailed safety and wildlife briefings, and ...

  • Ningaloo Marine Interactions

    Join Marine Interactions, specialists in Coral Bay, for an amazing tour that you won't forget - whether it be snorkelling with the Majestic Manta Rays or with the Whalesharks or Humpback Whales as they make their way north. The professional and informative crew invite you to join them aboard one of their shallow, reef-friendly vessels with a spacious fully-shaded deck and flybridge for optimum wildlife viewing. The tours are educational and draw upon a wealth of knowledge gathered from their very own marine biologist and over 20 years of combined crew experience in the Ningaloo area. They offer ...

  • Coral Bay Ecotours

    Coral Bay Ecotours is the longest-running operator in the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Ningaloo Reef. Providing adventure tours of a different nature, see Whale Sharks, Turtles, Manta rays, and Humpback Whales all on their custom-made vessels, for an incredible day on the reef. From the moment you enter their shop in Peoples Park to first slipping into the waters of the stunning Ningaloo Reef, their international staff will dote on you with custom fittings and proper food to keep you going during the trip. Regardless if you choose to take a Glass Bottom Boat Tour or swim with ...

  • Coastal Adventure Tours WA

    Coastal Adventure Tours are Coral Bay's Adventure and Ningaloo Reef Specialists.Coastal Adventure Tours is your local expert for Ningaloo Reef adventures in Coral Bay. They operate two of Coral Bay's most iconic experiences - The Quad Treks and the Coral Breeze. They also book top-rated whale shark, manta ray, and humpback whale tours with trusted local operators, and stock a wide range of souvenirs and Yeti products in-store.Whether you're chasing adventure or planning your dream Ningaloo Reef experience, stop by Coastal Adventure Tours for local advice, bookings, and souvenirs.

Itineraries

  • Best of the Coral Coast

    Encompassing amazing desert moonscapes, ancient river gorges, rare marine-life encounters and exquisite coral gardens, this 11-day, 3, 237-kilometre adventure starting from Perth rewards thrill-seekers and nature-lovers with a swag of once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Get the adrenaline-pumping sand-boarding massive, 45-degree-angle dunes at Lancelin, indulge in rock lobster washed down with a cold brew at coastal Cervantes, and marvel at the moonscape backdrop of the Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park’s limestone spires formed over millions of years. All in the same day. A playground for ...

  • Coral Coast Highway

    If you were going to sum up an adventure along the Coral Coast Highway in one word it would be - unforgettable. Think uninterrupted stretches of white sand beaches and turquoise fringed coral reefs, breathtaking gorges and, from July to October, the dazzling display of wildflowers as you road-trip it from Perth to Exmouth return on a 8-11 day, 3, 277 kilometre adventure. On your way, check out the mysterious Pinnacles and the charismatic maritime town of Geraldton, taking the opportunity to glimpse the extraordinary pinkish hues of the Hutt Lagoon. Next, head to the natural wonders of Kalbarri ...

  • Coral Coast Wildlife Explorer

    From up-close encounters with whale sharks and canoodling with dolphins to snorkelling crystalline waters swarming with sea life, get ready to tick off your bucket list. Here, along the Coral Coast, a life-changing wildlife adventure awaits. This trip spanning 13 days and just over 3, 000 kilometres unearths the sensational UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage-listed Shark Bay and Ningaloo Reef, with quirky desert formations, pristine coastlines and gorgeous gorges to discover along the way. Kicking off from Perth, hit the mysterious desert moonscape ...