WHY YOU NEED TO SWIM WITH MANTA RAYS AT CORAL BAY, WA

Have you ever wanted to swim with manta rays? Then Coral Bay on the Coral Coast of Western Australia is the place to go!

Located on the shores of the world famous Ningaloo Reef, which is famous for being a thriving home to whale sharks, wobbegongs, and several species of reef shark – to say our expectations were high was an understatement.

Our Experience Swimming With Manta Rays at Coral Bay

If you’ve thought about swimming with manta rays but not sure what to expect, here is our experience swimming with these magnificent creatures. Learn more

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“Did you see that Mummy? We were so close to it. That was amazing.”

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