Glass-bottom boat & reef tours
Glass-bottom boat & reef toursSee the coral gardens, fish and turtles without getting wet — a Coral Bay institution since 1973, and perfect for non-swimmers.
Coral Bay’s glass-bottom boats have been showing visitors the reef since 1973, and they remain the easiest way to experience it. From dry seats you watch coral, reef fish, turtles, rays and giant clams drift past beneath the hull, with the crew naming what you see and feeding the fish.
It is the obvious choice for non-swimmers, young kids and grandparents, with short view-only cruises as well as longer trips that add a snorkel stop or a turtle-spotting loop — a gentle, family-friendly introduction to the reef.
When to go
Year-round; calm, clear-water mornings are best.
See the full when-to-visit calendar →Experiences
How it works
- Short view-only cruises through to coral-view-and-snorkel and turtle ecotours.
- No swimming ability needed for the view-only trips; under-5s are often free.
Book a tour
Ningaloo Coral BayMiss Coral Bay — glass-bottom cruisesThe original glass-bottom boat, off the beach since 1973 — 1 hr view or 2 hrs with a snorkel.Tour operator- coralbayCoral Bay Ecotours — glass-bottom boatDry-feet coral viewing aboard eco-vessel Nhanya Ku — one hour, or two with a guided snorkel.Tour operator
Independent listings.
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