15/09/2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️10 STARS DOESN’T EVEN COME CLOSE⭐⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️
I honestly don’t know if I have the words to properly explain just how life-changing my experience with Kings Ningaloo Tours was.
To understand why this experience meant so much to me, you need to understand something about me first.
I am terrified of the ocean.
Not just a little nervous. I mean genuinely, overwhelmingly terrified. I would never go much deeper than just above my waist. My heart rate would be through the roof, I’d be constantly on edge and if a piece of seaweed brushed against me, I’d practically be walking on water trying to get back out. Getting into the ocean could bring me close to an anxiety attack.
So when the conversation came up about travelling to Exmouth to spread my Nan’s ashes, and the idea was suggested that I could swim with whale sharks like she had done… I was absolutely MORTIFIED.
How on earth was I supposed to get into the ocean, let alone swim with a whale shark, when I was THAT terrified of the water and sharks?
But I was doing it for Nan. ❤️
The morning of the tour, my nerves were through the roof.
Then I got on the bus and met Unya. ( Edit Ania)
From the very beginning, I felt instantly calmer.
She understood the extent of my fear. She didn’t dismiss it, laugh it off or make me feel silly. She assured me she would look after me — and she absolutely did.
From the moment we got into the water, she took me under her wing. She made sure I went in straight after her, constantly checked that I was okay, reassured me when I needed it and gave me the confidence to keep going.
And she somehow managed to do all of that while still making sure everyone else on the tour was safe, comfortable and having an amazing experience.
I genuinely don’t think I could have done it without her.
I trusted her.
And because I trusted her, I DID IT.
I got into that ocean.
I swam.
And I swam with a WHALE SHARK. 🦈❤️
Something I genuinely never believed I would ever be capable of doing.
And that is something I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
The entire Kings Ningaloo crew were absolutely incredible. Every single person we encountered was friendly, caring, knowledgeable and genuinely invested in making sure everyone had the experience of a lifetime.
Jake was equally amazing. He actually listened to me, understood where I was coming from and genuinely cared. He also made sure that even those of us who weren't strong swimmers had the opportunity to get up close to the whale sharks and capture those moments in photos.
I never once felt like I was being left behind because I wasn't the strongest swimmer. I felt supported.
And then there was the food… 🤤
OH. MY. GOSH.
INCREDIBLE. 😂
I honestly cannot recommend Kings Ningaloo Tours highly enough.
This wasn't just a whale shark tour for me.
It wasn't just another holiday experience.
It was me facing one of my biggest fears, doing something I never thought I could do, and being able to do it in honour of someone I loved so incredibly much.
Nan got me into that ocean. ❤️
And Kings Ningaloo gave me the confidence and support to stay there.
I will be forever grateful.
If you are considering doing a whale shark tour, DO IT.
And if you're scared like I was — tell them.
Because I can honestly say that I went from being the girl who wouldn't go into the ocean past her waist… to swimming alongside a whale shark.
And I couldn't have done it without this incredible team.
Kings Ningaloo Tours — thank you for giving me one of the most unforgettable, emotional and empowering experiences of my entire life.
You didn't just give me an amazing day.
You helped me conquer a fear I never thought I could overcome.
10 stars. 100 stars. A million stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
THANK YOU. ❤️
Kind Regards,
Leah Cain
