Dugong · Australia
Where to see dugongs in Australia
About this list
A common trap when looking for places to see dugongs in Australia is a trip sold as if the sighting were certain. Maptlantis lists only operators that name the dugong as a target species, 4 of them. Places that only mention a chance sighting are left out. Regions on record: WA, Coral Bay and Shark Bay & Monkey Mia, Western Australia. Encounters are split into snorkeling, boat-based watching, land-based watching and kayak wildlife watching. Two "dugong tours" can differ completely in rules and price when one watches from the boat and the other puts you in the water. All 4 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown. Most listings give the season as Apr–Nov. Boats can still be canceled for sea and weather conditions, so check before you book. No operator can guarantee a wildlife sighting, and rules on approach distance and in-water permits differ by country.
4 listed operators
Australia · WA, Coral Bay
Ningaloo Coral Bay Boats
FreedivingSnorkelingSwimming- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- A$245
- Checked
- Official source
Australia · Shark Bay & Monkey Mia, Western Australia
Island Life Adventures
Island hopping & boat tripsKayak & paddleSurfing & SUP- Season
- Apr–Nov
- Price
- A$324
- Checked
- Official source
Australia · Shark Bay & Monkey Mia, Western Australia
Perfect Nature Cruises
Beach & water playIsland hopping & boat tripsFamily & kids- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- A$130 and up
- Checked
- Official source
Australia · Shark Bay & Monkey Mia, Western Australia
Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures
SnorkelingKayak & paddleSurfing & SUP- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- A$225
- Checked
- Official source
Dugongs in Australia, by region
Dugong season
Dugongs in other countries
Other marine life in Australia
Activities in Australia
- Family water activities in Australia265
- Island hopping and boat trips in Australia202
- Snorkeling in Australia178
- Scuba diving in Australia120
- Swimming in Australia117
- Beaches and water play in Australia110
- Marine life encounters in Australia99
- Surfing and SUP in Australia63
- Kayaking and paddling in Australia54
- Liveaboards in Australia27
Frequently asked questions
Where can you see dugongs in Australia?
4 operators name the dugong as a target species. Main regions: WA, Coral Bay and Shark Bay & Monkey Mia, Western Australia.
Do you have to get in the water to see dugongs?
Formats on record: snorkeling, boat-based watching, land-based watching and kayak wildlife watching. Boat-based watching stays on the boat; snorkeling, swimming and freediving put you in the water. Some countries ban getting in the water altogether, so check the format in the program details.
When is dugong season?
Most listings give the season as Apr–Nov. Boats can still be canceled for sea and weather conditions, so check before you book.
Will I definitely see them?
No. Dugongs are wild animals, and whether you meet them depends on their movements and the sea. Maptlantis does not use wording that promises a sighting, and cancellation and refund terms follow each operator's policy.