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Whitehaven Beach Morning or Afternoon Tour

By Cruise Whitsundays
8 out of 10
Price is AU$149 per adult
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  • 5h 30m
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Overview

Embark on a scenic cruise from Port of Airlie, stopping at
Daydream Island and Hamilton Island to collect more guests
before discovering the Southern end of the pristine 7km
stretch of silica sand at Whitehaven Beach. Once on the
beach, you will experience a diverse range of beach activities
including swimming, hiking, beach games and stand-up paddle
boarding, or simply relax and enjoy this world-famous icon for
up to two hours.
PLEASE NOTE: this tour does not visit Hill Inlet or the Hill Inlet Lookout. To visit these locations, please see the Whitehaven Beach Full Day Chill & Grill or the Camira sailing Adventure.

Activity location

  • Cruise Whitsundays
    • 24 The Cove Rd, Port of Airlie
    • 4802, Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 24 The Cv Rd
    • 24 The Cove Rd
    • 4802, Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

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AM: Port of Airlie
  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English

AM: Port Airlie: Half-day cruise to Whitehaven Beach morning departure from Port Airlie at 7:15am. Returns at 1:45pm

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:15 am
Price details
AU$149.00 x 1 AdultAU$149.00
Total
Price is AU$149.00
PM: Port of Airlie
  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English

PM: Port Airlie: Half-day cruise to Whitehaven Beach afternoon departure from Port Airlie at 11:30am. Returns at 6:05pm

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:35 am
Price details
AU$149.00 x 1 AdultAU$149.00
Total
Price is AU$149.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedMorning or afternoon tea on board vessel
  • What's includedWhat's includedIsland cruise a large air-conditioned catamaran
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnvironmental Management Charge (Reef tax)
  • What's includedWhat's includedOption Extras: shade cabana hire available for purchase
  • What's includedWhat's includedUp to 2 hours on the southern end of Whitehaven Beach
  • What's includedWhat's includedSausage Sizzle on Whitehaven - Vege/Vegan options please advise when booking
  • What's includedWhat's includedBeach activities including paddle-boards, subject to availability
  • What's includedWhat's includedProtective stinger suits
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks, unless specified (snacks and drinks available for purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThis tour does not visit Hill Inlet

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Snacks available to purchase
  • This experience operates in all weather conditions
  • In the unlikely event of northerly winds, the vessel master will assess the beach conditions, and, if required, a safer alternative beach location may be visited.
  • Please note this tour does not visit Hill Inlet or the Hill Inlet Lookout. To visit these locations, please see the Whitehaven Beach Full Day Chill & Grill or the Camira sailing Adventure.
  • Please advise dietary requirements

Activity itinerary

Cruise Whitsundays
  • 30m
Check in at Port of Airlie for your cruise to Whitehaven Beach
Whitehaven Beach
  • 2h
Spend 1.5-2hours on one of the most famous beaches in the world!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCruise Whitsundays
    • 24 The Cove Rd, Port of Airlie
    • 4802, Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE24 The Cv Rd
    • 24 The Cove Rd
    • 4802, Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

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Reviews

8 out of 10

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2.0 out of 10

Gina_S

Reviewed on Viator
25 Mar 2025
We were unable to do this trip as the timings were incorrect in the advert an afternoon trip is not 11:35 till 18:05 and no one would refund us the money so would not recommend this atall
10.0 out of 10

Eunjae_L

Reviewed on Viator
6 Mar 2025
The boat took us to Greenisland where water color was stunning and calm. Once I was in the water, I didn't want to come out. Glassbottom tour was also well organized and fantastic.The lstaffff were so helpful and flexible and they made extra effort to go to glasboat with my friends when I missed submarine. Overall it was a really wonderful trip.
6.0 out of 10

Sharon_C

Reviewed on Viator
19 Feb 2025
Ensure you are very aware of your trips itinerary as no staff member on board the catamaran was clear of our inclusions. Luckily we got onto the last pontoon to go onto Whitehaven as one staff member had told us to stay on board. There was no tour guide but there were several different tours on board with different coloured arm bands. We were confused and felt lost. On island staff member said we definitely don’t do sausage sizzle for half day tours but our itinerary said sausage sizzle and snacks included. The island itself was beautiful and great having stinger suits provided but spent most of time confused.
10.0 out of 10

Gary_C

Reviewed on Viator
19 Feb 2025
It takes a while to get to the beach but it’s a great beach with beautiful white sand. It’s rated as one of the top 10 beaches in Australia. While you only get a little over two hours on the beach on the half day tour, that’s plenty of time to enjoy the beach. We experienced swimming, snorkeling and paddle boarding while there. The tour also included grilled hot dogs on the beach.
8.0 out of 10

Stephanie_S

Reviewed on Viator
9 Jan 2025
Beautiful food and awesome crew and extras like stinger suits, paddleboarding and morning tea. The only thing I would change is the length of time you are on the ferry. It takes a really long time to get there because of stops, it is only a short time on Whitehaven (about an hour and a half). More time was spent on the boat. Half day is all we can do as we have small children and full day can be a bit much. But still a beautiful day. Thanks to all involved
10.0 out of 10

Viktoria_H

Reviewed on Viator
8 Jan 2025
Eine rundum tolle Tour! Wir waren alle begeistert. Auch als starker Seegang war, ist die Crew besonnen und ruhig geblieben und hat geholfen, wo geholfen werden musste. Unterstützend und zuvorkommend. Alles war professionell organisiert. Mit der Verpflegung waren wir zudem sehr zu frieden.
10.0 out of 10

Stewart_H

Reviewed on Viator
15 Dec 2024
Friendly, professional staff. Absolutely stunning boat ride and Whitehaven beach is stunning location. Wildlife is amazing. The area is idyllic ( just make sure you bring insect repellent along with your sunscreen.
8.0 out of 10

Shannon_J

Reviewed on Viator
2 Dec 2024
The weather wasn’t the best but the water still looked spectacular. The only annoying thing was having to change vessels and do a few stops before we got to Whitehaven.
10.0 out of 10

Krystal_T

Reviewed on Viator
22 Oct 2024
We took the half-day tour because we weren't sure how our 2-year-old would handle a full-day tour, but we really wish we had done the full day! Whitehaven Beach is heavenly, and the crew made the trip to and from Port of Airlie easy. We will definitely be coming back!
2.0 out of 10

Paula_E

Reviewed on Viator
18 Oct 2024
We took the ferry to spend the day in whiteheaven "half day tour" and it turned out to be a total rip off. Of the 7 hour tour we spent 5 hours wandering around dropping off and picking up passengers on the islands and only 2 hours on the beach. Nowhere does it specify how many stops it makes. Totally disappointed.

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