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Whale Shark Adventure

17-metre-Draw-CardJoin the award winning team at Three Islands Whale Shark Dive as we take you on a snorkelling experience like no other, swimming alongside a whale shark on a day of adventure and discovery on Ningaloo Reef. From the moment you are welcomed aboard the 17 metre “Draw Card” you’ll feel the warm and friendly environment which, coupled with personal service, sets the company apart from others. The dedicated Three Islands guiding staff are absolutely passionate about their work and love to share their intimate knowledge of whale sharks and the marine environment with guests. Guests are safe in the hands of our experienced crew, who have many years of marine experience and operate the vessel with precision to ensure your safety.

 

zodiac--Draw-CardFrom courtesy pick-up to drop-off the tour includes everything – delicious meals, high quality snorkel gear and wetsuits, support from friendly, qualified staff, spotter planes to locate whale sharks with up to 6 hours flying time and, importantly, a safety support vessel if required by swimmers.

 In line with our Eco-certification we share our spotter plane/s with one other operator to assist in the reduction of our carbon footprint on the environment. By booking your tour with us you can be assured that your impact on the environment is as minimal as possible.

A maximum of 20 guests can participate in the tour with ten snorkellers in the water at a time with a whale shark. All guests are welcome to participate in Ecocean's photo ID program by submitting "their" whale shark to the Ecocean whale shark library for identification. Interpretive material on whale sharks is readily available for guests to learn more about whale sharks and the knowledgeable staff, who have all participated in the Department of Environment and Conservation Whale Shark Interaction Course, are more than happy to share information and answer questions on whale sharks and the marine environment.

 

big-whale-sharkYour safety is our priority so we feel it is essential to have a safety zodiac on standby at all times when guests are in the water. A qualified staff member is always on watch in the safety tender, ready to help any swimmers who require assistance. Buoyancy vests, noodles, and lifejackets are available for those who like a little extra security.

A videographer is on board to film the day and create a daily DVD for purchase as a lasting memento of your whale shark experience.

Non-swimming observers are also welcome aboard the modern, comfortable 17 metre vessel with its large shade deck area, perfect for aquatic activities. Observers are welcome to participate in the reef snorkels at no extra cost and upgrades to the whale shark swim can be made on board.

 An added bonus for all tour participants is a free one hour internet session at Three Islands' booking office.

Thank you for a truely wonderful 'once in a lifetime' experience. The boat and crew were professional and personable and made the whole day a fantastic adventure.

The Van Heemst Family

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One of only three filter feeding sharks in the world, whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are fish which obtain oxygen through their gills

 

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Snorkeling with a whale shark on Ningaloo Reef is an awesome experience. One of the most unique snorkeling experiences is a whale shark snorkeling tour on Ningaloo Reef with Three Islands Whale Shark Dive. For some tour participants snorkeling alongside a whale shark is a life changing experience. While snorkeling with a whale shark during the tour guests can swim 3 metres from the side of the whale shark and 4 metres from the tail. All snorkeling gear is supplied on the whale shark tour. It is a good idea to have some snorkeling experience but if guests cannot snorkel, staff will give snorkeling lessons. Snorkeling is easy and very relaxing, just breathe through the snorkel. While snorkeling on Ningaloo Reef amazingly colourful tropical fish can be seen swimming amongst the corals. There are many different varieties of fish and corals to see while snorkeling. Three Islands Whale Shark Dive always start the whale shark adventure with a guided snorkeling tour on Ningaloo Reef. The participants can try out their snorkeling gear while snorkeling on the reef. When snorkeling alongside a whale shark it is easy to see the whale shark because it swims just below the surface.

In Australia whale sharks are found on Ningaloo Reef each year between mid-March and mid-August. Ningaloo Reef is in Australiaand it is one of the most unique places to visit in Australia. Each year tourists visit Ningaloo Reef in Australiato swim and snorkel with whale sharks and see the amazing variety of marine life. People who live in Australia can visit Ningaloo Reef to swim with whale sharks. International visitors come to Australia to see the real Australia. Exmouth and Ningaloo Reef in Australia are popular with tourists. This part of Australia is popular because of the incredible diversity of marine life on Ningaloo Reef. In Australia Ningaloo reef is the only place guests can join a whale shark tour to swim and snorkel with whale sharks. Each year the whale sharks visit Ningaloo Reef in Australia. Whale sharks are found in other parts of Australia but Ningaloo is the only place in Australia where whale sharks are found in large numbers at predictable times and are easily accessible to snorkelers. Visit Australia to swim and snorkel with whale sharks on Ningaloo Reef. Australia is in the southern hemisphere. Australia is the best place in the world to live.

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