THE BEST MANTA RAY TOURS FROM CORAL BAY ECOTOURS
We take our guests out on our eco-vessel all-year-round for manta ray tours. Coral Bay Ecotours’ boat Kurni Ku is specifically designed for shallow water cruising and wildlife interactions and is run by our fully qualified team, who also give informative talks on the wildlife seen from the boat. Its name comes from the Yamatji languages of the Baiyungu people (the traditional Australian occupants of the beautiful Exmouth, Coral Bay and Ningaloo region) and means ‘to seek’, though you won’t have to look very hard to find something amazing. On top of this, our guests are often able to see many other inquisitive marine animals such as turtles, reef sharks, and dolphins on this tour.
Manta rays are one of the largest species of ray to inhabit the ocean and are truly amazing to encounter. Their pectoral fins have evolved into wide triangular ‘wings’, which they use to propel themselves smoothly through the open ocean. The species of manta ray that visits Coral Bay can have a wingspan of up to 4 metres.
Swimming with manta rays is not dangerous as manta rays do not share the stingray’s trait of a barbed tail or ‘stinger’ and are harmless to humans.
This full day action packed marine ecotour adventure includes wet suits and snorkel equipment, fantastic food (morning tea, full lunch and afternoon snacks), drinks (coffee, tea, milo and cordial).
Other marine mammals that may be encountered but not snorkelled with due to strict conservation efforts might include dolphins, dugongs and humpback whales (seasonal).
This tour in search of Manta Rays and other marine life is offered daily. While sightings cannot be guaranteed, research involvement allows us to expect to enjoy Manta Rays, Turtles and Reef sharks most days of the year.
DEPARTURE TIMES
- 8:00 am – Daily (Except Friday)
- 8:30 am – Friday
TOUR FEATURES
- Spacious observer/sun deck.
- Unique shallow draft
- All weather protection, including huge shaded area.
- Comfortable cushioned seating for all passengers.
- Easy access into the water.
- Spacious change room with toilet facilities, hand basin, etc.
CHILD / INFANT POLICY
- Child passengers are defined as being an age of 6 years old to 16 years old. 17 year old passengers are defined as adults. Family prices refer to 2 adults and 2 children between 6 and 16 years old. Children 5 years and under at the time of tour are Free of Charge (FOC) EXCEPT when swimming with whale sharks or humpback whales. In these cases, the child will be charged at child prices. All minors must be accompanied by parents or guardians AT ALL TIMES who are entirely responsible for their care. Children must not be left unattended by parents or guardians on any tour boat or whilst in the water at any time.
- All infants are allowed to join the reef snorkels on all tours with no extra charge.
- Infants who wants to swim with Whale Sharks, Manta Rays and Humpback Whales will be charged as Child. Please book as child instead of infant to avoid missing out as these tours have very limited seats.
CHILD SUPERVISION POLICY
- An adult must accompany any passenger under the age of 15 at all times, this includes all in-water activities. Children under the age of 15 are not permitted to be left on the vessel unaccompanied, this includes when an in-water activity is taking place. Adults are to to take turns in the water if a minor wishes to remain on-board.
NEED TO KNOW
- 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.
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- 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.
- It is advised that passengers wishing to participate in Marine Ecotour, Whale Shark tours and Humpback Whale tours should be competent swimmers.