OUR CREW KINGS NINGALOO REEF TOURS

Our Crew

A dedicated and fun bunch

Captain Bill

Since 2008

Bill is the owner of Kings Ningaloo Reef Tours and Captain of the Magellan. With over 40 years experience at sea you are in safe hands with Bill at the wheel. There is not much that Bill hasn’t seen on and in the water but you’ll still find him enthusiastic as ever wherever he locates a Whale shark, a whale or any marine life in the water. From a career as a Cray Fisherman to Commercial Tourism Operator, Bill is happiest on the water. He fell in love with Ningaloo when he leased his boat and worked for then owners of the company, the King Family back in 2008. He loved it so much he bought the business and has been based here ever since.

Lindsay

Lindsay has worked on Ningaloo Reef for a few years now. Her partner actually worked on our vessel previously so she is thrilled to have been able to join us on the Magellan. Lindsay was a Dive Instructor at Port Douglas prior to making the move west. She’s had experience not only as a Scuba Instructor, while in Exmouth she’s worked as a guide, deckhand and videographer. She’s another multi talented superstar!

Holly

With a Bachelor in Marine Science, majoring in Marine Ecology, and further qualifications in Veterinary Nursing and Animal Science, Holly brings deep knowledge and care to every aspect of her role. She has worked as a Research Assistant for humpback whale studies, and her passion for the ocean goes far beyond the boat. Holly is also the director and filmmaker behind the powerful documentary The Shark Net Film, highlighting critical conservation issues. Her dedication to marine protection earned her a Finalist spot in the 2024 'Woman of the Year' awards in the Environmental Warrior category — and we couldn’t be prouder to have her on our team.

Kya

Originally from a small island off the coast of New Zealand, Kya holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, along with a Diploma in Environmental Science. She’s also a certified Open Water Instructor, trained Marine Mammal Medic and has completed specialized training in Diving for Scientific Purposes — making her not only passionate but highly skilled in her field. Known among the team as our very own Disney Princess, Kya is always smiling, always ready to lend a hand (or a tow!) and loves helping our guests connect deeply with the marine world. Whether she’s guiding you through the wonders of Ningaloo Reef or sharing fascinating facts about the ocean, you’ll instantly see why we’re so lucky to have her onboard.

Work with us

Employment with Kings Ningaloo Reef Tours

Swimming with Whale sharks, exploring Ningaloo Reef and living an endless summer definitely sounds like a dream job, doesn’t it? It is something that is not lost on our crew, they love their jobs and that passion really does shine through, but they also work really hard. Kings Ningaloo Reef Tours pride ourselves on our elite dedicated crew, who are always willing to go that extra mile to ensure your holiday on Ningaloo Reef is everything you want it to be. Should a vacancy within our team become available, it will be advertised here on our website and via our social media pages.

2025 Season Crew

Do you have what it takes?

Each year we receive hundreds of expressions of interest from people wanting to work for our company. We employ a small crew of 8-10 but have one of the highest retention rates within the industry. We thought we’d put together a little checklist for those considering applying to be part of the Kings work family. Please note the following is based on criteria that our company look for in potential applicants, this may not be reflected across all companies within our industry.

Click on each Crew position for details as to what we look for in potential crew. The Whale shark industry on Ningaloo Reef attracts a very competitive job market. This benefits not only our company but also our passengers. Successful crew members often will be multi skilled, having met not only our essential criteria but also ticking several boxes within our desirable criteria as well. For example it is quite common to have a snorkel guide who is a qualified Marine Biologist and underwater photographer. We set high standards for our crew and aim to ensure they are guided by the following commitments:

  • Professionalism, integrity and expertise of all of our team
  • Respect and care for the environment
  • Safety above all for passengers and crew
  • Quality and excellence of reef experience and marine encounters
OUR CREW KINGS NINGALOO REEF TOURS

Snorkel Guide - Spotter

OUR CREW KINGS NINGALOO REEF TOURS

Underwater Photographer

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