Ocean Wildlife Experiences

CONNECT ~ EMPOWER ~ EXPLORE

Tailored for individuals or groups of all water abilities

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The Salty Tribe offers personalised, private ocean wildlife experiences designed just for you — whether it’s for your family, friends, club, or work team.

From immersive retreats to unforgettable coastal trips or intimate two-hour snorkel sessions, each experience is crafted to help you build a deeper, more meaningful connection with the sea. Discover marine life up close, move at your own pace, and create memories that last long after you’ve left the water.

Meet Shannon, your Salty Guide

Hello! I am the proud founder of The Salty Tribe, where I am passionate about helping people 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, conservationist, and more recently as a certified results coach, people I have guided say I have a knack for creating a safe and comfortable environment for them to explore the ocean. But let's not forget, the marine life are the true guides!

The ocean (and sharks and whales) have truly transformed my life. They have given me joy beyond what I can describe in words when in their presence, and I love seeing people’s faces after they emerge after having a close encounter. I have travelled the world to swim with whales, Great Whites, Bull Sharks, Reef Sharks, Hammerheads, Whale Sharks around the globe, and grew up exploring the Great Southern Reef in Australia.

The ocean has taught me about confronting my own challenges, doubts, and fears and practical ways to help others manage this in the ocean too.

I am thrilled to guide you on a journey where marine life can rock your world too!

For more details about my qualifications explore here.

What to expect from your personalised ocean experience!

Step into your confident, courageous self on a personalised ocean experience set within Australia’s most breath-taking coastal landscapes. Locations are tailored to the experience you’re seeking and may include the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, as well as Seal Rocks and Jervis Bay in NSW.

I create an ocean experience tailored specifically for you, your family or group. Trips can be anywhere from a 2 hour session, a one day experience, or a multi-day trip. Open to both adults and kids.

Activities can include: 

  • Learning to snorkel or scuba dive through a on-off experience, or course 

  • Swimming with the famous Grey Nurse Sharks in a highly personal and supportive environment

  • Seeing the humpback whales on their annual migration up the east coast

  • Snorkelling in pristine marine parks 

  • Learn about shark and whales history, biology, behaviour and our relationship to them 

  • Encounter marine life such as Port Jackson sharks, turtles, eagle rays and blue gropers 

  • Develop ocean and self awareness 

  • Engage in mind-body practices for mental health and wellbeing

  • Learn practical ways to embrace fear in the ocean and in your everyday life

  • Participate in shark and ocean research

FAQ’s

  • Who is this retreat for?

    They are designed for any individual, group or family who has a desire to:

    • Enhance your wellbeing (mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and earth) through connection with nature  

    • Learn more about the ocean and sharks, and be open to getting up close and personal with these beauties of the sea (even if afraid!)

    • Embrace and be empowered by fear, be it fear of sharks, a discomfort in the ocean or a fear in your life on land

    • Feel greater confidence and comfort in the ocean, with sharks, and in yourself 

    • Be part of a wholesome community of women

    • Be challenged to delve into deeper levels of self awareness

    All water confidence levels are welcome (with a basic level of swimming ability required). We value diversity in all forms. We encourage you to join regardless of whether you are a seasoned water person with a fear of sharks, or are new to igniting your inner water person.

  • A quote can be provided once I hear more about the type of ocean experience you are after

  • Everything! You just need to get yourself there.

  • Check out the Salty team HERE

Scenic view of a sandy beach with turquoise waters, green vegetation, rocky shoreline, and houses on a hillside under a clear blue sky.

LOCATIONS:

Personalised ocean experience set within Australia’s most breath-taking coastal landscapes. Locations are tailored to the experience you’re seeking and may include Port Phillip Bay and the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, and Seal Rocks and Jervis Bay in NSW.

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