Cruise Ningaloo specialise in providing exclusive sailing cruises on a 38′ luxury sailing catamaran, the Ningaloo Virgin, the perfect all round cruising sailboat for you to explore the secrets of the Ningaloo Reef and her surrounding islands.
Based in Exmouth, on Western Australia's Coral Coast, Cruise Ningaloo offers a range of tours and is situated at the gateway to the world heritage listed Ningaloo Reef.
Exmouth boasts some of the best sailing country in Western Australia. The unique landscape provides a stunning array of sailing grounds for any type of weather. On the eastern side of the Cape Range lies the sheltered waters of the Gulf of Exmouth. Also known as the Ningaloo Nursery, this is the locals favourite. By ocean, the entrance to the North West Shelf and the stunning Murion and Montebello Islands provide plenty of beautiful anchorages. It’s pristine, untouched, uncrowded and raw as nature has been for thousands of years.
Benefit from local knowledge and go on a journey with Cruise Ningaloo to discover uncrowded beaches and islands, marvel at amazing wildlife such as whales, dugongs, Manta rays, turtles and reef fish, admire nature’s brilliantly coloured corals, and at the end of the day relax with the stunning Gulf sunset.
Bareboat sailing charter on-board the Ningaloo Virgin
This is your cruise! Let us help you plan the trip of a lifetime.
Explore the islands. Known for magnificent diving, fishing, surfing, colourful coral, graceful manta rays, the ‘cod spot’, turtles, whales and dugongs. We call it the hidden gem.
Explore The World Heritage Ningaloo. Known for magnificent colourful coral, graceful manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, whales and dugongs.
Spending the night within this magnificent environments is what makes this time truly unique. Note because of the significant navigation challenges of Ningaloo we strongly recommend taking our our qualified skipper, for this part of the journey.
Explore the gulf as visited by 30 000 Humpback whales every year. Marvel at these majestic Giant as they breach, pectoral slap, tail slap as far as the eye can see. Another highlight is to watch the interactions between mothers and there new calves.
We are now excited to announce our inventory now included 2 inflatable Standup Paddle Boards for complementary use our guests.
The vessel hire includes a full training brief on-board the boat and trip planning with one of our experienced cruise planners. Then you take the boat and head off to one of our many beautiful sailing destinations where we will help you with selecting anchorages and routes custom designed to suit your level of expertise, the weather and what you want to experience.
You can also opt for Skippered Luxury Bare Boat Hire and Skippered/Catered Luxury Bare Boat Hire.
Skippered Luxury Bare Boat Hire (chartered sailboat with skipper): $1,995.00
Skippered/catered Luxury Bare Boat Hire (chartered sailboat with skipper and catering): $2,880.00
Enjoy a luxurious night onboard our 38ft catamaran "Ningaloo Virgin".
The "Ningaloo Virgin" is a luxurious 38' catamaran that provides a live aboard charter experience for up to 8 guests. The vessel has 4 luxurious double cabins, two fully appointed bathrooms, a kitchen and ample entertainment space both inside and out.
We will welcome you with a glass of bubbles and treat you to our local prepared breakfast and dinner. You can explore the lagoon on out Stand up Paddle boards, sea kayak or tender. Watch the sunset over the reef and wake up the sun rising over the Cape Range.
You may choose to book SeaB&B only or choose to check in before or after your Whale Shark Swim. We are even able to book your Whale Shark tour for you.
A whale watching experience with a touch of class. Lay back and enjoy the whales while enjoying some of our gourmet canapes and a glass of bubbly on us! The Exmouth Gulf at this time of year is one of the few places on this planet that our friends the humpback whales take time out from their migration to chill out with us. Enjoy the spectacle of their play, teaching their young and even observe as they take them take a snooze. Being onboard a sail vessel tends create a curiosity which often brings them close to us as they check us out. Closing your eyes and just listening to the many whales spouting is something that everyone should try and is best done from the quiet of a sail powered boat.Manta rays, sharks and a myriad of fish species are also on show. To conclude a magical sail, the sun will be setting over the spectacular Cape Range as we return to the boat harbour. These are some of the most beautiful sunsets in the region.
Discover Sailing experience with a touch of class. We can show you how to sail and you can lay back and enjoy some of our gourmet canapes and a glass of bubbly on us! . The Exmouth Gulf frequently has visits from humpback whales, manta rays, sharks and a myriad of fish species. To conclude a magical sail, the sun will be setting over the spectacular Cape Range as we return to the boat harbour. These are some of the most beautiful sunsets in the region.
Discover the abundance of Exmouth gulf on board our quiet and luxurious 38ft sailing catamaran.
A Sailing experience with a touch of class
Throughout the year we are spoilt for choice as to what we might spots while enjoying a day of sailing on the gulf. Look out for manta rays, sharks and a myriad of bird & fish species
Through the months of August - November we are privileged to be able to witness vast numbers of Humpback Whales using the Gulf as a place to socialise rest and play.
Try your hand at sailing or just sit back and enjoy the spectacular shows that that the Gulf can provide. Being powered by nature allows us better to interact and listen to these beautiful animals.
If the conditions are favourable we can even pop you in the water for a snorkel of Bundegi reef.
Limiting guests to 8 ensures an intimate experience for all.