Proudly operating out of Exmouth since 2021, View Ningaloo is a locally run family business dedicated to providing unforgettable reef experiences. Whether you’re snorkelling or exploring the reef on our semi-submersible tour, we ensure a world-class adventure in one of the most spectacular marine ecosystems on the planet.
Our team consists of experienced deckhands, marine biologists, skippers, and tour guides, all with up-to-date qualifications, including Bronze Medallion, First Aid, and Master Reef Guide certifications. We are also proud to offer work experience opportunities for school students looking to gain hands-on experience in the marine tourism industry.
As a business committed to sustainability, we are honoured to be Eco-Certified by Ecotourism Australia. Safety is our top priority, and our crew is highly trained, patient, and dedicated to ensuring that every guest, regardless of swimming ability, feels comfortable and confident on the water.
Affectionately known as The Sub, SubSea Explorer is one of only two semi-submersible vessels built in the 1980s by John Rothwell, one of Australia’s most renowned aluminium naval architects and the former CEO of Austal Ships. Designed to offer a truly unique way to explore the underwater world, the Sub Sea Explorer remains one of the most remarkable vessels of its kind.
Sadly, its sister vessel was destroyed by Cyclone Vance in 1999, making The Sub a rare and special part of Western Australia’s maritime history. Over the years, it has been operated by local families in Coral Bay and even Rottnest Island before finding its home in Exmouth.
Today, The Sub runs daily tours, offering guests an unparalleled opportunity to experience the beauty of Ningaloo Reef from below the waterline. Owners Matt and Lucy feel incredibly lucky to be part of this vessel’s rich history and to continue sharing its magic with visitors from around the world.
Alongside The Sub, View Ningaloo now runs a second vessel built for a different kind of reef day: Turquoise Girle, our power catamaran. Matt and Lucy set out to design a boat purely for half-day snorkelling adventures, built around comfort, space and the time it takes to properly explore the reef.
Turquoise Girle was purpose-built for Ningaloo and designed for local conditions, ensuring comfort for all guests. Her spacious layout, smooth ride and top-tier amenities were chosen specifically for a half-day on the water, whether that’s a family with young children or snorkellers keen to make the most of their time in the water.
Turquoise Girle runs half-day tours from Exmouth, giving guests extended time among Ningaloo Reef’s coral gardens and marine life. Matt and Lucy are proud to have designed a vessel entirely their own, created from scratch for the tours they wanted to offer.
View Ningaloo is proud to offer two great ways to experience Ningaloo Reef: SubSea Explorer, our semi-submersible glass-bottom boat, or Turquoise Girle, our new power catamaran.
