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Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet

4.7  / 5867 reviews
Activity provider:Red Cat Adventures
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Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet

Activity provider:Red Cat Adventures
4.7  / 5867 reviews
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From $137.39 per person

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Take a boat ride to the best snorkeling locations in the Whitsunday Islands. Travel on the area's fastest catamaran on a climate action leading tour.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Exact pickup times for each accommodation are provided on the voucher. The local partner will confirm your pickup address and time the day before your tour. Please be ready to leave at the time indicated. The bus cannot wait if you miss the pickup time.

Experience

Highlights
  • Visit Whitehaven beach on this tour accredited as "Climate Action Leading"
  • Travel on a fast, comfortable, and stable custom-built boat
  • Go snorkeling to discover underwater valleys, marine life, and coral formations
  • Enjoy a guided bush walk to the breathtaking Hill Inlet Lookout
  • Refuel with a generous buffet lunch, along with a morning and afternoon snack
Full description

After pickup from your accommodation, head to the marina in Airlie Beach by bus. Board the custom-built catamaran and enjoy fresh, homemade, gluten-free brownies as a morning snack.

The first stop is at one of the area's many beautiful reefs to go snorkeling. Be blown away by the vivid colors, bountiful fish, and coral formations of the Great Barrier Reef's outer fringes. This spot offers a quieter way to experience the UNESCO-protected reef.

Then, head to the second snorkeling spot on the northern tip of Hook Island. With your guide, discover the area's underwater valleys, caves, and a variety of marine life.

Continue to Whitehaven Beach for a buffet lunch of zucchini frittatas and quiche lorraine served with cold sliced meats, cheeses, salad, and fresh bread.

After lunch, join a guided bush walk and history talk to Hill Inlet Lookout, located at the northern end of the beach. Admire the world-famous spot where white sands and turquoise waters blend in a unique swirling effect.

Enjoy some free time to relax on the beach and soak up the scenery. An afternoon snack of fresh fruit will be provided before the scenic journey back to Airlie Beach by boat. Be dropped back at your accommodation at approximately 5:00 PM.

Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off by bus
  • Return bus transfers from Airlie Beach, Cannonvale, or Jubilee Pocket
  • Full-day cruise
  • Morning snack
  • Afternoon snack
  • Lunch
  • Use of snorkelling equipment (mask & snorkel)
  • Stinger suit hire and wetsuit hire (winter months only)
  • Park fees and fuel levy
  • Alcohol
  • Snorkelling fins
Not suitable for
  • Children under 4 years
  • Wheelchair users

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Jacket
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • High-heeled shoes
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Plastic bags

Know before you go

  • This tour is suitable for families, couples, and groups
  • There is an onboard toilet for your convenience
  • Feel free to bring your own alcohol to consume on the boat. However, glass and red wine are not permitted
  • Soft drinks and water can be purchased for $3 on the boat
  • The order of locations visited may change from day to day depending on the tides and wind
  • Your crew will select the best snorkeling locations based on weather and visibility conditions
  • The boat has been designed for stability and speed, so is perfect for passengers who are concerned about seasickness
  •  You should be a comfortable swimmer if you want to go snorkeling

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 867 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyNovember 15, 2023 – Verified booking
It was a very nice day, the groups weren't too big and you had enough time to explore the beach on your own. The selected snorkeling spots were incredibly beautiful and during the tour you learned something about the fish and corals there. We left on time and arrived back on time.
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Nicky – AustraliaNovember 12, 2023 – Verified booking
Worth every cent and by far the most overwhelmingly beautiful place I’ve ever been! Sahara is an incredible asset to the company, she quite literally took on every role under the sun during our trip and all with a smile on her face and tonnes of banter. The time spent at each site was perfect, I couldn’t have asked for a better day trip. Huge well done to the team!
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyNovember 8, 2023 – Verified booking
It was a wonderful day! The snorkeling spots were well chosen and the stay at Whiteheaven Beach was wonderful. We saw lots of different fish and corals while snorkeling and were even able to see stingrays swimming in the shallow water at Whiteheaven Beach. The guides were also super nice and personable. We can only recommend the day trip.
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