Barrel Rolling with mantas = bucket list level unlocked! 🐋🌊
These graceful giants aren`t just beautiful - they`re brilliant too:
✨ Mantas have the largest brain-to-body ratio of any fish.
✨ Each one has a unique spot pattern, like a fingerprint!
Ready to dive into magic?
📍Send us a message to book with us now! 😍
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Sail sustainably with our eco friendly towels! 🤩 Made from recycled materials plastics, these microfibre towels are quick dry, built to last, and have some of our fav ningaloo animals (front) and aerial shots (back) over the years. Try them as a guest then buy on onboard to have for life 🫶🌊 4 styles: Leopard Shark, Manta Ray, Turtle, and Humpback 🦈🐋🐳 Comment Below which one you like the best ✨ #sustainable #ecotourism #animals #towels #microfibre #quickdry #sailing #merchandise #gift #souvenir #liveaboard #ocean #animals #liveaboard
Our 5-night Ningaloo escape departing May 29th was truly "The Stingray Trip!"
We encountered an incredible abundance and diversity of rays, making it a highlight for any ray enthusiast. From the beautifully patterned marble rays and distinctive cowtail rays to the elegant leopard whiptail rays and graceful lagoon rays – they were everywhere!
Beyond these majestic creatures, we delved into Ningaloo`s history by exploring the fascinating Fin shipwreck, where marine life now thrives amongst the remnants of the past.
This extended adventure was a captivating journey celebrating the diverse and often-overlooked inhabitants of the reef`s sandy bottoms and historical sites!
https://www.sailningaloo.com.au/tour/5-night-ningaloo-escape/
#NingalooReef #StingrayTrip #RaysofNingaloo #ShipwreckAdventure #MarineLife #UnderwaterExploration
POV, you’re having your own mermaid moment free diving a shipwreck on one of our tours ⚓️✨ We dive multiple shipwrecks within our tours that are a historic part of the ningaloo and now provide a place for ocean animals in the ecosystem 🫶🐠 #sailing #sailningaloo #freediving #ocean #westernaus #snorkelling #scubadiving #diving #marinelife #ouroceans #davidattenborough#australia #fyp
Come find Manta Rays with us! 😍 Sails are up, weather is glamour, the animals are on! Here is an exclusive sneak peak at how we take your on an animal safari to go swimming with animals such as Manta Rays - how epic!?⛵🌊
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Our 3-night Ningaloo getaway departing May 26th was an absolute blast, shared with an amazing group of fun-loving friends who know how to enjoy the reef!
We had incredible encounters with sleek sharks, intriguing moray eels, and majestic manta rays gliding effortlessly. Playful dolphins joined us, adding to the joy of our days.
The ultimate highlight, leaving both guests and crew buzzing with excitement, was an unforgettable swim alongside a vibrant Spanish Dancer – a truly rare and magical moment!
https://www.sailningaloo.com.au/tour/3-night-snorkel-dive-getaway/
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Some of our fav Ningaloo Reef locals on our dive recently! 🥰 Green Sea Turtles, Porcupine Rays, and beautiful schools of tropical fish! 🐠 Friendly reminder that we have availability for the end of the 2025 season and 2026 is filling up fast - send us a message to secure your spot today ⛵🌊#liveaboardlife #westernaustralia #tourism #australia #sailing #ningaloo #exmouth #coralbay #travel #liveaboard #sailningaloo
Sunsets with Sail Ningaloo 😍⛵
After a day of snorkelling and diving, we`ll take you out to your own private sunset spot amongst the beautiful desert dunes of the Ningaloo!
Happy hour never looked so good! 🥳✨ Comment below if you are a sunset or sunrise person ☀️🌕
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Have you booked your 2025 Ningaloo Humpback Whale adventure yet? Cabins available August - October 🐋💙🤿🐠🐢
Our 3-night Ningaloo getaway departing May 20th was a whirlwind of incredible marine encounters!
We were mesmerised by the elegant dance of leopard whiptail rays gliding across the sandy flats and thrilled by the sight of sleek grey reef sharks patrolling the reef edges. A truly special find was a cute little pipefish couple, a tiny treasure amongst the vibrant corals.
Beyond these highlights, we enjoyed fantastic snorkelling amongst colourful fish, spotted graceful turtles, and soaked in the breathtaking orange hues of Ningaloo sunsets. Another unforgettable adventure on the reef!
https://www.sailningaloo.com.au/tour/3-night-snorkel-dive-getaway/
#NingalooReef #MarineLife #ReefSharks #Pipefish #UnderwaterMagic
SALE AWAY on our 7-Night Ningaloo Luxury Wildlife Package during the 2025 Humpback Whale season and SAVE up to $2,500 per couple! 🌊🐋
Includes a 3-night Sail Ningaloo Getaway, coastal scenic flight, accommodation at Mantarays Resort, glamping at Sal Salis + Megafauna Day Tour!
*T&Cs apply - Contact our Reservations Team on 1800 197 194 or res@sailningaloo.com.au NOW, limited cabins available.
**Upgrade to 5-night Sail Ningaloo Escape tour also available.
We love our crew, and our crew love you! 😍✨
Some wonderful client testimonials from our trips over the past few months! Our Captains, Dive Masters, and Hosts onboard go the extra mile to make sure you have the best experience possible.
If you were on a Sail Ningaloo Tour, what are you looking for out of a trip and crew to provide you with? Comment below - we want to hear from YOU! 🥳
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Eight arms, incredible brains, and a whole lot of personality! 😍 Ningaloo`s octopuses are fascinating to watch. From their sneaky camouflage skills to their curious nature, they`re a highlight of any dive or snorkel trip.
Share your octopus encounters below! 👇
#Ningaloo #OctopusSpotting #OceanLife #CoralReef #WesternAustralia
Our 5-night Ningaloo escape departing May 14th was an immersive journey into the reef`s vibrant heart!
We spent our days navigating crystal-clear waters, discovering hidden coves, and exploring both shallow reefs and deeper dive sites. The marine life was abundant: graceful turtles glided by, sleek reef sharks patrolled, and we even spotted the elusive moray eels. Schools of colourful fish, from tiny chromis to impressive trevally, painted the coral gardens with movement.
Evenings brought breathtaking sunsets, painting the sky in fiery hues, the perfect backdrop for sharing stories and soaking in Ningaloo`s unparalleled beauty.
https://www.sailningaloo.com.au/tour/5-night-ningaloo-escape/
#NingalooReef #MarineLife #PristineReef #SunsetAdventures #CoralCoast
The first Humpback Whales have been spotted for 2025! 🐋 💙 Have you booked your Ningaloo Humpback Whale adventure yet? Join us on our 5-night Ningaloo Escape tour Aug - Oct + add a day swimming with humpbacks for an adrenaline pumping finale. Limited cabins available - contact our reservations team NOW! ⛵️
Come night diving with us!✨😍
So incredible the ocean critters that come out to play at night. It`s a whole new world on the Ningaloo at night, so come see it! 🌙
2026 bookings are filling up fast - send us a message to get on one of our 3, 5, and 8 night charters today 🌊✨
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A standing ovation to the dynamic duo behind the scenes of Sail Ningaloo, Cristie and Hayley! You already know these two remarkable women well as they have been the backbone of our team year after year, keeping our reservations and operations running smoothly.
We`re so grateful to have their dedication and expertise as part of the Sail Ningaloo family. Many of you have likely had the pleasure of interacting with Cristie and Hayley, and we`re sure you can attest to their professionalism and warmth. Here`s to another incredible season with these rockstars by our side! 🙌
Our 5-night Ningaloo escape departing May 9th was an absolute marine bonanza! Shark enthusiasts were thrilled with sightings of white tip reef, black tip reef, wobbegong, and grey reef sharks.
Gentle turtles and graceful stingrays were frequent companions, along with curious octopuses and elusive moray eels. The reefs teemed with fish, including huge schools of buffalo bream, vibrant sweetlips, shimmering bullseyes, and speedy trevally. Playful dolphins graced our bow, and we even spotted a serene dugong pair grazing peacefully. A special highlight was the rare and wonderful sighting of a guitarfish!
Exploring wide-open expanses of reef, often with no one else in sight, offered a truly pristine experience, both on shallow snorkels and deeper back-of-the-reef dives.
Evenings were a treat filled with cheese platters enjoyed under stunning orange skies.
https://www.sailningaloo.com.au/tour/5-night-ningaloo-escape/
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MEET THE CREW OF 2025 🤩🤩🤩
Joining us in Operations we have Jess. Super friendly and feisty this Canadian pocket rocket will be a welcome face when you arrive in Coral Bay!
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1. What’s your background?
I’m from Vancouver, Canada. Grew up playing lots of sports, in particular soccer. Played at University in Canada.
2. Where were you and what were you doing before working for Sail Ningaloo?
I was working as a deckhand in the whitsundays in Australia on ex racing yachts - yeeeew!!
3. What`s your favourite part about working on the Ningaloo Coast so far? 🌴
Mantarays ❤️❤️❤️ and the lifestyle! Beach, surf, sun
4. If you could switch places with any marine creature for a day, which one would it be and why? 🐡🐠
Blue whale - so I can tail slap and breach
5. What`s your go-to snack during a long day at sea? 🍏🌮
Bananas
6. If you were stranded on a deserted island, which crew member would you choose to have with you and why?
Aoife, she gives the best hugs
7. Funniest guest question you`ve ever been asked on tour (can be a previous job if you are new to Ningaloo? 😂
if I know how to swim
8. One thing you wish EVERY visitor knew before coming to Ningaloo? 🤔
How to swim
9. Anything else you want to add?
- I love my crew ❤️
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We`re still buzzing from our recent tours, and these amazing photos by the talented Hendrik @chromatophores.photography perfectly capture the magic! Take a look 🥰🥰
MEET THE CREW OF 2025 🤩🤩🤩
Aoife is another beautiful blond with a big smile (we seem to have a few of them this year 😜). Aoife joins us cooking up a storm in the Galley. Welcome to the team Aoife!
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1. What’s your background?
I’m from Ireland so grew up on the coast and always loved the ocean, moved to Australia 2 and a half years ago and am hooked to its beauty and way of life
2. Where were you and what were you doing before working for Sail Ningaloo?
I’ve been working as a deckhand on overnight sail boats for the last 2 years
3. What`s your favourite part about working on the Ningaloo Coast so far? 🌴
Love the variety of marine life on the ningaloo, from dugongs to tiger sharks, leopard sharks, mantas etc. never know what you’re going to find!
4. If you could switch places with any marine creature for a day, which one would it be and why? 🐡🐠
A humpback whale to sing all day and play around breaching in the sunset, or a dolphin to surf some waves or ride along the bow of a boat
5. What`s your go-to snack during a long day at sea? 🍏🌮
Love bananas and peanut butter (yes I know it’s bad luck… but it’s delicious!)
6. If you were stranded on a deserted island, which crew member would you choose to have with you and why?
Jess, we’d thrive drinking all the coconuts and laughs, and she always has monopoly deal at hand!
7. Funniest guest question you`ve ever been asked on tour (can be a previous job if you are new to Ningaloo? 😂
Long list of funny questions but maybe “how does the boat not sink when the tide rises”
8. One thing you wish EVERY visitor knew before coming to Ningaloo? 🤔
Don’t just focus on ticking off one animal - slow down, breath and take it all in. There’s magic in every corner of the ningaloo
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CUSTOMIZED TRAVEL ITINERARIES FOR YOU! 🥳⛵
Did you know at Sail Ningaloo, we handle ALL of your accomodation, experiences, airport transfers, and more!? ✨
Swipe to see a sneak peak of what YOUR itinerary aboard our 3, 5, and 7 night charters would look like, and client testimonials of how fantastic the itineraries are. We know the stress of booking a trip to a place where there is so much to do and see. So we`ve taken care of that for you.
Want to do a whale shark tour? Done! A few extra nights in Coral Bay, Exmouth, or anywhere along the Ningaloo Coast? Easy!
Leave it our Reservations specialist Cristie and our team to make your experience at Sail Ningaloo effortless and incredible - just tell us what you are looking for and we will MAKE IT HAPPEN ⛵😍
Want to learn more? Send us DM or leave a comment below so we can make your Sail Ningaloo dreams come true ✨
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The memories of our latest 3 night Sail Ningaloo adventure on 6th May still linger, as guests were treated to an incredible journey through the captivating world of the Ningaloo Reef.
We encountered an abundance of marine life, including graceful turtles, foraging stingrays, and awe-inspiring sharks. The turquoise waters provided a stunning backdrop as we sailed into the horizon, toasting to the end of each day with vibrant sunsets that painted the sky in hues of orange and gold.
It was a truly unforgettable experience for all aboard, leaving us with cherished memories of this magical corner of the world.
https://www.sailningaloo.com.au/tour/3-night-snorkel-dive-getaway/
#TurquoiseParadise #StingrayEncounters #TurtleParadise #SailingLife #SunsetToasts #LuxuryLiveaboard
MEET THE CREW OF 2025 🤩🤩🤩
Lovely Lou, soft and gentle in demeanor but a demon in the galley. We love you`re smiley face Lou. Welcome to the team 😍
Learn more about Lou...
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1. What’s your background?
I’m originally from South Australia and worked in the wine industry for years! I came up to the north west for a holiday 4 years ago and feel in love with the reef and warm weather.
2. Where were you and what were you doing before working for Sail Ningaloo?
Before coming back to the north west i was living on the Gold Coast running my own business hosting yoga retreats throughout Australia and Indonesia!
3. What`s your favourite part about working on the Ningaloo Coast so far? 🌴
That you never know what each day will bring and what wildlife encounter you may experience! Also the beautiful blue waters!
4. If you could switch places with any marine creature for a day, which one would it be and why? 🐡🐠
An orca, they’re my favourite and would love to experience a day in the life of one!
5. What`s your go-to snack during a long day at sea? 🍏🌮
Oat cap with honey plus a hand full of nuts!
6. If you were stranded on a deserted island, which crew member would you choose to have with you and why?
That’s a tough one! All the crew are amazing 🫶🏽
7. One thing you wish EVERY visitor knew before coming to Ningaloo?
That whalesharks are on the back of the reef.
Our 5-night Ningaloo escape departing May 1st was a mesmerizing journey into the world of rays and shipwrecks!
This trip was dominated by incredible encounters with a stunning variety of ray species: from the beautifully patterned marble rays and vibrant pink whiptail rays to the distinctive cowtail rays, elegant leopard whiptail rays, and graceful lagoon rays.
We also delved into history, exploring the fascinating Benan and Fin wrecks, now home to a unique array of marine life.
This adventure was a true celebration of Ningaloo`s diverse underwater landscapes and its captivating inhabitants, both natural and man-made!
https://www.sailningaloo.com.au/tour/5-night-ningaloo-escape/
#NingalooReef #RayEncounters #ShipwreckExploration #MarineLifeAdventure #UnderwaterHistory"
Beneath the turquoise expanse of Ningaloo Reef, green sea turtles gracefully navigate the coral gardens. These gentle herbivores graze on seagrass, playing a vital role in maintaining the health of this World Heritage ecosystem.
From nesting mothers hauling themselves onto the sandy shores to hatchlings making their perilous journey to the sea, Ningaloo provides a crucial habitat for these vulnerable creatures. Witnessing them glide through the clear waters is a truly special experience, a reminder of the precious biodiversity this reef supports.
#turtle #shorething #marinewonders #healthyecosystem
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