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Whale Shark Swim: Full Day Tour
This unforgettable day starts early to board a beautifully equipped vessel, with the world’s leading Whale Shark team. Using light aircraft to fly overhead during the day, the team will be directed to the locations of the whale sharks to provide the best opportunities to encounter these magnificent fish.
During the journey out, the fully qualified and experienced crew will answer your questions, help with your gear and brief you on everything you'll need to know to safely and successfully swim with these gentle giants. Throughout the day the on-board marine biologist will share interesting information about the Whale Sharks, how to identify the gender of the animal, typical behaviours, feeding patterns, how to take photos and more.
Instruction will also be given on how to best approach and swim with the Whale Sharks, so that the encounter with the world’s largest fish is a truly memorable one. At least one guide will be in the water with guests at all times during the swim. In the very unlikely event that no whale shark is sighted, Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo will offer a free repeat tour on standby in the next three years.
The return journey back to shore will often provide opportunities to see Ningaloo's other megafauna, including Humpback Whales (June to November), Manta Rays, Dugongs, Australian Humpback, Bottlenose and Common Dolphins. Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and refreshments are served throughout the day, ending with a celebratory glass of champagne or light beer.
Key Details
Shared Tour Pricing: from $425.00 AUD per person (adult), $315.00 (children aged 6-16 years)
Group Size: Minimum of 6 guests, maximum of 20 swimmers
Pick-up and Drop Off Point: Exmouth accommodations
Pick-up and Drop-off Time: 7:00am returning at approximately 3:30pm.
Private Boat Charter: Available on Request at additional cost. Please contact us directly with your group size & interests.
Languages: German, French, Spanish and Italian private touring is available on request.Please note: Price includes video of your Whaleshark Swim Tour by Professional Videographer (USB at additional cost).
Responsible Tourism
As part of our commitment to sustainability we have also sought independent verification of our practices through the ATAP Ecostar Accreditation program. This program is for operators that demonstrate a level of environmental management over and above the base requirements of ATAP including managing impact and disturbance on the environment, contributing to conservation and sustainability, establishing environmental risk management strategies, supporting and benefiting the local community and recognition of the cultural & heritage issues of the area.
