Safe and supportive ocean experiences for women to grow their connection, confidence and community through the ocean

Meet the Salty Tribe

The Salty Tribe provides ocean experiences designed to empower women both at sea and in their lives on land.

The ocean serves as a transformative environment where you can enhance your connection, confidence, and community. It's where your adventurous spirit and inner strength are awakened and fears are embraced. Here, you can improve your mental, emotional, physical, and environmental well-being with the support of a community of women beside you.

Join us for women-to-water events along the Surf Coast in Victoria, shark and whale retreats in NSW, our 7 day dip challenge from anywhere in Australia, or personalized ocean coaching sessions tailored specifically for you.

Our model, focused on connection, confidence, and community (the three C’s), aims to ignite your inner strength and your unique role in the world, allowing you to thrive while also benefiting the ocean.

Join us to ignite your salty side

Shark Retreats

Ignite your personal power by joining Shannon and the team for our signature shark swimming ocean retreat at Seal Rocks in NSW.

26 Feb - 1 March, 2026 - 3 SPOTS LEFT!

Surf Coast Women to Water Events

Grow your confidence, community and connection to the ocean in 2025 with The Salty Tribe’s Women to Water events on the Surf Coast. Explore your backyard below and above the waves!

Whale-ness Retreat

Explore the wisdom of whales and self while swimming alongside these gentle giants of the ocean in Jervis Bay, NSW.

12-14 September, 2025 - 6 SPOTS LEFT!

Personal Ocean Coaching

These personal 1:1 ocean coaching sessions are tailored to your needs to help you improve your confidence and comfort in the ocean. Available by request. Explore if this is a good fit for you by filling in the survey below.

Meet Shannon, your Salty Guide

Hello!

I am the proud founder of The Salty Tribe, where I am passionate about helping women foster a deep connection, boost their confidence, and nurture their care for the underwater world.

With over a decade of experience as a snorkel and dive instructor, educator, and conservationist, people I have guided say I have a knack for creating a safe and comfortable environment for them to explore the ocean.

The ocean (and sharks) have been one of my biggest teachers in life and a totem for my personal growth. Sharks have truly transformed my life. One significant moment occurred when I faced anxiety and a panic attack 30 meters below the ocean's surface. Confronting my own challenges and doubts, I began to embrace and confront my fear.

The ocean has become home for me for rediscover my strength, inner power and self-love that I had forgotten I had. It continues to be a constant for my mental, emotional, physical and earth health.

I am forever grateful to have been coached by the ocean and I am thrilled to help other women be empowered through ocean experiences too.