Whale Shark Discovery 2025

The Ocean Eco Adventures Whale Shark Discovery begins with a courtesy bus transfer from your accommodation around Exmouth to Tantabiddi Boat Ramp on the west side of Northwest Cape where you meet your team and board the company vessel, “Latitude 22”.  The fast, modern, well equipped 20m vessel features custom made seating, a large shaded deck area, water level spacious marlin board with ladder for ease of entering and exiting the water, clear side curtains on the main deck that allow great viewing whilst protecting you from the wind and spray, a large bow area for marine animal viewing, full galley, toilet and hot fresh water rinse shower, instantaneous boiling and cold water, making it the perfect vessel to experience the magic of the Ningaloo Reef.

Ocean Eco Adventures Whale Shark Discovery features an investment of an exclusive spotter aircraft to search the reef for Whale Sharks, allowing the boat to venture to its own areas and find Whale Sharks away from other vessels. A focus on allowing as much time in the water snorkelling with the Whale Sharks as possible is a feature of an Ocean Eco Adventures tour. A snorkel guide accompanies each group whilst a company photographer takes photos of the Whale Shark and other marine life sited throughout the day.  

During the day an opportunity to snorkel on the Ningaloo Reef is offered at coral sites with abundant tropical fish life.  The crew also search for Turtles, Dolphins, Dugong, Rays and Sea Birds and other marine life throughout the day.  

The excitement doesn’t stop with the marine viewing and interaction; a feature on all tours is also delicious gourmet food featuring fresh Western Australian produce. Complimentary photos of the tour complete a memorable tour package.

Tour price includes transfers to and from accommodation, snorkelling equipment, wetsuit, stinger suits, breakfast, morning and afternoon tea, gourmet buffet lunch featuring fresh local seafood, filtered water, cordial, soft drinks, an assortment of teas, premium coffee, all government fees and taxes, and complimentary photos of the tour.  

PRE-BOOKING NOTES:

It is recommended you have accomodation and travel plans secured before booking your tour, as availability can be very limited during peak periods, and standard cancellation policy will apply for any necessary booking cancellations due to lack of accomodation or flights.

Only mobile phone services on the Telstra or Optus networks will work in Exmouth and surrounds. Please provide a phone and/or email that you will be reachable at while in Exmouth.

The Whale Shark section of the day takes part in the open ocean. Anyone who tends to suffer from travel sickness we recommend making preventative arrangements before the day of the tour, and taking medication before you get on the tour bus in the morning.

Tours booked for late July:

Please be advised that the Whale Shark migration is un-predictable, and the main Northern Ningaloo Whale Shark season can come to an end anywhere between mid-July and the end of August. If the season comes to an end before your scheduled tour date we will still endeavour to provide the best wildlife experience possible on the Ningaloo Reef on the day. In the event of a re-structured tour, any difference in price will be refunded. No sighting policy is only valid during our peak season, 1 April - 20 July.

Due to recent fraudulent activity in the area, on the day of the tour you may be required to present the credit card that you used to make your online booking and payment.