Yes, we do! We have a dedicated spotter plane in the air for all of our tours to find Whale Sharks for us to swim with. If any other marine life is spotted by our pilot on the day such as dugongs, manta rays or orca’s they will direct us to them so we can show you as much of Ningaloo Reef’s marine life as possible!

We are permitted to get nice and close to the whale sharks due to special permission from the Department of Parks and Wildlife allowing us to interact with them. By approaching them as close as 30m on our boat, you will be able to enter the water with our experienced water guides and enjoy them as they swim close by while keeping a safe distance of 3m. We will do all that we can to maximise your chances of an epic swim with a whale shark. With the help of our spotter plane, we can find whale sharks that are nearby and be directed to their exact location.

All of our crew have participated in the Department of Parks and Wildlife Whale Shark Training Program so they are very qualified and experienced in how to swim with Whale Sharks. The crew will explain to you how to best swim with your Whale Shark to increase our chances of a perfect experience.

**Please note that you must have basic swimming ability to participate in water activities.**

We are proud to say that in the 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019 Whale Shark seasons, we experienced 100% success!!! Every single person that came out with us experienced the thrill of swimming with a Whale Shark! Often swimming with more than one Whale Shark a day! While we cannot guarantee Whale Sharks will always be found on every tour, our success over recent years speaks for itself!

To enter the water you must have basic swimming ability. Swimming with Whale Sharks is done in a relaxed way and if you are not a confident swimmer/snorkeller our crew will assist you and give you comfort and confidence while in the water. We provide floatation aids and an opportunity to practice snorkelling before your interaction. Needs some tips? Just ask your guides; they are there to help!

Seasickness is always a risk when spending a day on the water. Ways that you can avoid illness from affecting your day are:

• Avoid drinking alcohol the night before your tour
• Get a good night sleep
• Eat a small non-greasy breakfast prior to arriving
• Purchase yourself some sea sickness medication from a pharmacy and take it as per the instructions
• Once onboard, sip water and keep your eyes on the horizon as much as possible
• Sit out in the breeze, don’t confine yourself inside
• Try not to think about it, sometimes your own mindset is the best preventative
• We offer water and assistance on board to anyone who may feel unwell.  

We recommend consulting your pharmacist for motion sickness tablets in the event you may get sick as we are unable to refund tours due to seasickness.

We have no set age limit for swimming with Whale Sharks. However, children must not be left unattended at any time while onboard. One supervising adult must remain on board with them at all times and be with them in the water when snorkelling or swimming.

There are endless beautiful snorkel sites on Ningaloo Reef. Our Skipper and crew will take you somewhere that they know will be spectacular on the day based on the wind and tide. You will see coral gardens and hundreds of beautifully coloured fish. Keep your eyes open for a friendly turtle or a sleepy reef shark too. You never know what you will see.

We provide so much that all we recommend you bring is the following:

• Your excitement and positivity!
• Swimwear
• Hat
• Towel
• Warm clothes for after snorkelling
• Sea sickness medication if you feel like you may need it