Shore Thing, Australia
9.7 Exceptional - En-Suite bathrooms
- Family Cabins
- Aircon Cabins
“Food was wonderful, including fresh baked bread!”
Highlights
Experience the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef in style aboard the Shore Thing, an Australian award-winning, sailing, snorkelling & diving catamaran. Based in Coral Bay, offering 3, 5, and 8-night luxury liveaboard marine safaris aboard Shore Thing, a custom-designed sailing catamaran for intimate small-group adventures.
Cruise the pristine waters of the Ningaloo at nature’s pace—far from the crowds and deeply immersed in nature. Each tour includes up to three snorkelling experiences daily, scenic sailing passages, and guided exploration led by experienced local crew. Swim with manta rays, reef sharks, sea turtles, and colourful fish, or witness seasonal visits from humpback whales, dolphins, and even dugongs.
Certified divers can enjoy complimentary scuba diving, on average, once per day (gear hire additional). For travellers seeking authentic connection, rich marine life, and the quiet luxury of space and seclusion, Shore Thing offers a truly unforgettable way to discover the largest fringing reef on Earth.
Please Note: Shared Airport Transfers, Whale shark (Mar-Aug) & Humpback whale (Jul-Oct) day swim tours, and Dive Hire equipment are not included in Tour pricing. Please inquire about these optional extras.
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Included: VAT, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer (100-140 AUD per trip), Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Rental Gear (150-370 AUD), Scuba Diving Courses (100-200 AUD).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
* Extra fees are shown per person.
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Shore Thing Reviews
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- 9.7 Exceptional
- Vessel 9.3
- Crew 9.8
- Food 10.0
- Diving 10.0
- Value 9.5
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- 10 Exceptional
- Miko M
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Australia
Would go again
The trip from start to finish was a great experience from the crew interaction, the other passengers on the boat, everything we saw under and above the water, food and service and all round comfort of the trip.
- Recommended for
- Knowledge and friendliness of crew. Abundance of marine life. Onboard menu.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Glenn W
- Australia
Our Shore Thing Ningaloo Escape delivered experiences with diverse marine life in the pristine waters of Coral Bay.
The relaxed comfort of the catamaran was a perfect setting for carefully planned and cooked meals. The service of the crew anticipated guests needs and professionally briefed and prepared group for all water activities. The crew’s knowledge of the reef highlighted experiences with the ocean and abundance of macro and micro marine life. The Captain calmly communicated to guests daily plans and expertly navigated the vessel to ensure experiences with marine environment were memorable. It was truly a “Ningaloo Escape”and immersion in this exceptional pristine environment. The crews flexibility ensured all guests needs were catered for and professional photography created beautiful reminders of the Liveaboard experience. We look forward to returning for a “Shore Thing Ningaloo Escape”.
- Recommended for
- The welcoming friendliness of the crew, professionalism and support with all diving and snorkelling activities and intimate knowledge of the environment.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Lesley S
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United Kingdom
Amazing
Trip was great. Lots of time in the water and no over crowding by day boats as crew set itinerary to avoid the rush. Safety was paramount and conditions and abilities careful assessed. Food awesome. Cabins clean and comfy. Highly recommended and would repeat this trip my self tomorrow if i could!
- Recommended for
- Crew were amazing. Maximum opportunities to be in the water. Boat was fantastic.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Teresa V
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Canada
Incredible experience!!!
-watching whales breaching during sunset -finding manta rays unexpectedly and snorkeling with them -seeing all the different wild marine life (leopard shark, baby tiger shark, manta rays, whales) -enjoying the sea and relaxing on the boat with good company and crew
- Recommended for
- Staff, food, and the whole experience in general
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Graeme A
- Australia
West Coast Snorkel
Watching the behavior of the sharks at the cleaning station
- Recommended for
- The crew, location, boat
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Stephen B
- Australia
Our trip exploring Ningaloo Reef on Shore Thing exceeded expectations. If it's not on your bucket list, cross off something else and put it at the top.
Without doubt, Ningaloo Reef and its marine life: innumerable small fish every colour of the spectrum, shy cuttlefish, rays of all sizes, close up sharks (black tip, white tip, wobbies, reef), bottlenose dolphins playing tag, turtles, mother and calf humpback whales frolicking near us for 30 minutes while we were under full sail, the glorious sunrise/sunsets. Oh, did I nearly forget the faultless crew? You get the idea.
- Recommended for
- Number 1: The knowledgable and hardworking crew: Tiana, Bonny and Luke were terrific. Number 2: Ningaloo Reef - beyond wonderful. Number 3: our co-guests were great: low maintenance, easy going, up for everything, considerate of others.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Anna L
- Australia
The friendly and knowledgeable crew, the delicious and plentiful food and the amazing location made this a trip we'll never forget.
Snorkelling with manta rays, the shark cleaning station, sailing and wildlife spotting, the wonderful crew, getting so much time in the water.
- Recommended for
- The crew were genuinely friendly and nothing was too much for them. The snorkeling was amazing, full of wonder and delight. The food was so delicious, freshly baked bread on board a boat blew my expectations out of the water.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- DG W
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United States
Awesome three days in Coral Bay!
The variety of coral is breathtaking. So great to see a reef that is still thriving. Lots of big fish like sharks, rays, and groupers, but the wobegongs, cuttlefish, and octopus were my favorites. Several spots had interesting pass-throughs and giant coral configurations. On board everything was well set-up and the staff were excellent all round. Food was wonderful, including fresh baked bread!
- Recommended for
- The diving/snorkeling was amazing and the food was awesome. The staff were super friendly, knowledgeable, and professional.
