Description
Come see humpback whales in their natural habitat with Coral Bay Eco Tours. Visitors will be allowed to interact with these magnificent animals in the water if it is safe and we are able to do so. This full-day tour starts with a stunning reef snorkel. You might see turtles, reef sharks, stingrays, and many kinds of fish! We then travel to the open ocean to watch the whales in their natural habitat.
Departures
- Departs Coral Bay 7.30 am
If and when our trained guide deems it safe to do so, guests will be separated into groups of 7, ready to enter the water. With the groups taking turns, 7 swimming guests will enter the water with 2 crew members at a time, positioned to the side or in front of the whale’s path at a safe distance. It is then all up to the whales—each interaction will be on their terms. Humpback whales can be curious and may approach swimmers, or they may simply pass by. A spotter plane and drone are used to find and determine the sizes of claves before we get into the water.
When we have finished our time with the humpback whales, we will make our way back inside the reef to have lunch and do a final reef snorkel. On our way back to the jetty, we will provide you with a glass of champagne and a fruit platter to finish the day off in style.
We provide a full buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea, all snorkel equipment, including wetsuits, fresh water, tea, coffee, a large change room facility, a toilet, and a photo package.
Please note: Although every effort is made to provide you with the opportunity to see and interact with the wildlife, we cannot guarantee nature. For each tour, there is a maximum of 14 spots available for swimmers.
Humpback Interaction Swimmer: guests will participate in swimming with humpback whales.
Humpback observers will partake in everything except getting in the water.
Wild Life Swimmer: will partake in everything except swimming with humpbacks. However, if there is not already 14 interaction swimmers, you may upgrade on the boat.
Whale Season
Humpback whale season in Coral Bay begins at the end of June and runs through to mid-October. During this time, it is estimated that around 30,000 whales pass through Ningaloo Reef on their annual migration, sometimes stopping to rest, shelter, and play in the calm waters of Coral Bay.
We are dealing with Mother Nature and animal behavior. Therefore, opportunities will vary from day to day. Nothing in nature is guaranteed; however, every effort will be made to ensure you have an amazing day out.
This tour is recommended for experienced swimmers. For the child/infant policy, please check the terms & Condition below.
Important info before travel
- Towel
- hat
- sunscreen
- swimsuit
- water bottle
- warm clothing.
Coral Bay’s humpback whale season starts at the end of June and lasts until mid-October. Around 30,000 whales are thought to pass through Ningaloo Reef, occasionally stopping to rest, find shelter, and have fun in Coral Bay’s calm waters.
Mother Nature and animal behaviour are issues we must deal with. Opportunities will therefore change daily. Although nothing in nature can be guaranteed, we’ll do everything we can to make sure you have a fantastic day.
Humpback whale season in Coral Bay begins at the end of June and runs through to mid-October. During this time, it is estimated that around 30,000 whales pass through Ningaloo Reef on their annual migration, sometimes stopping to rest, shelter, and play in the calm waters of Coral Bay.
We are dealing with Mother Nature and animal behavior. Therefore, opportunities will vary from day to day. Nothing in nature is guaranteed; however, every effort will be made to ensure you have an amazing day out.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All prices are in Australian dollars (AUD),including GST, and are subject to change without notice.
Tour type and times can be affected by tidal variations; are weather dependent and approximate and subject to change without notice. The type of vessel described in a tour is a guide only. Vessels may be substituted from time to time; maximum passenger numbers for any tour may vary from time to time. Tour itineraries may vary from those published.
Please advise office staff and crew at time of tour if you do not want your image used on Coral Bay Ecotours social media pages.
Coral Bay Ecotours reserve the right to cancel or alter tours without notice. Cancellations may be on the day of the tour, and can be due to weather conditions, mechanical issues, late passenger cancellations affecting minimum numbers, low passenger numbers, safety of guests or any other unforeseen event. Any additional expense will be at the passenger’s cost.
Minimum numbers are required for each tour to commence. In the event of minimum tour numbers preventing tour departure, Coral Bay Ecotours will endeavour to transfer the passenger to another tour date where space is available and tours are confirmed. If a transfer is not possible, a full refund of the tour cost will be given.
Coral Bay Ecotours reserves the right to refuse entry into the water to any passenger whom the skipper believes does not have the required swimming ability, is a potential danger to either themselves, other guests or crew, or who has transgressed tour rules and conditions (as advised prior to tour departure).
Coral Bay Ecotours does not guarantee wildlife sightings or interactions on any tour at any time. Wildlife is, by its very nature, ‘wild’ and marine life exists without constraints on their behaviour, therefore no guarantee of sightings can be provided.
Coral Bay Ecotours will not allow entry into the water of any passenger with any animal if human presence in the water will disturb or alter marine life natural behaviour.
Coral Bay Ecotours is not responsible for loss or damage of passenger luggage, personal effects or equipment. Coral Bay Ecotours is not responsible for injury or death of any passenger during embarkation, carriage or disembarkation from any vehicle or vessel.
Coral Bay Ecotours strongly recommends passengers obtain travel insurance prior to undertaking any tour.
If passengers have allergies or medical history that requires appropriate medication, please bring them on board. This includes asthma puffers, Epi pen and etc. Failure to do may result in us denying the passengers on board the morning of the tour.
It is advised that passengers wishing to participate in Marine Ecotour, Whale Shark tours and Humpback Whale tours should be competent swimmers.
COVID/GENERAL CANCELLATION POLICY
Coral Bay Ecotours advises that you provide enough time in Coral Bay to allow for tour cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances.
Should the booking be cancelled by the passenger for any reason (final payment not received, illness, deposit not received in a timely manner) the original tour costs may no longer apply.
In the event of tour cancellation by the passenger, the following terms and conditions apply:
· Once a booking is confirmed a cancellation fee of 25% of total tour cost applies
· Passenger Provides less than 7 days’ notice – 100% of total tour cost applies
In the event a passenger wishes to transfer their booking to another date through no fault of Coral Bay Ecotours the following terms and conditions apply;
· Passenger provides 2 – 4 days’ notice – 25% of total tour cost applies
· Passenger provides less than 24 hrs notice – 50% of total tour cost applies
If a tour is cancelled due to a change in government regulations, as a directive for an external governing body, as a matter of public safety or in extenuating circumstances such as COVID19 health crisis, Coral Bay Ecotours reserves the right to retain 25% of the total tour cost as an administration fee.
Coral Bay Ecotours highly recommends to get Travel Insurance. It is important to have adequate insurance which will cover cancellation costs from the date of booking.
Smoking is not allowed on boats
