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15 Boat Tours in the Whitsundays, From Cheapest Up

43 tours  ·  from $48

Good boat tours in the Whitsundays sell out well ahead and the pick of them go first. Here are 15 to lock in early, what each includes, and where they part company.

Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise - Hill Inlet Lookout earns the short climb
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Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

1.Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,953 reviews · from $164Our pick

Spend about eight hours aboard Red Cat Adventures’ high-speed catamaran from Airlie Beach. You’ll snorkel at two reef sites, visit Whitehaven Beach, walk to Hill Inlet Lookout, and eat a buffet lunch on board. Crews such as Hannah, Jet, Frankie, and Carlos have been praised for clear safety help and lively commentary.

“Great day, well organised with professional friendly guides Carlos and the captain. We were so interested to hear about the importance of reef safe suncream in protecting the reef for everyone’s continued use enjoyment - it would be good iRead more”

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Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet - The catamaran ride sets the pace
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Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet

2.Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,644 reviews · 8 hours · from $162

Spend eight hours aboard Red Cat Adventures’ fast, stable catamaran, visiting two Hook Island snorkel sites and Whitehaven Beach. You’ll walk with a guide to Hill Inlet Lookout, eat a generous buffet, and get brownies and fruit. Crews including Tristan, Beau, Jordy, Jade, and Randall are known for friendly help, reef knowledge, and good music.

“I had the best time during the tour! Frankie & Jett were great and funny guides (and also great to look at). The day was amazing, the whitehaven beach was incredible and the food was so good, especially the brownies in the morning :) Would definitely recommend”

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From Airlie: Whitsundays and Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise - Daydream Island and Hamilton Island add time
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From Airlie: Whitsundays and Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise

3.Whitsundays and Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,548 reviews · 7 hours · from $109

Cruise Whitsundays takes you from Port of Airlie through Daydream and Hamilton Island to southern Whitehaven Beach. You get up to two hours for swimming, a self-guided lookout walk, beach games, and paddleboards when available. Choose a morning run or an afternoon cruise with sunset views. Hill Inlet is not included.

“I wish I had realized it was going to be more time spent on the boat taxiing people from island to island than I spent on the island. Maybe I missed reading that but I figured it would be straight to the beach and back.”

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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Full-Day Camira Sailing Adventure - Starting early at Port of Airlie
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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Full-Day Camira Sailing Adventure

4.Whitsundays Full-Day Camira Sailing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,307 reviews · 10 hours · from $183

Spend about 10 hours aboard Cruise Whitsundays’ Camira, sailing from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. You’ll get a guided walk, beach time, reef snorkeling, morning and afternoon tea, a BBQ lunch, soft drinks, beer, and wine. Guides such as Dakota, Joel, Alison, and Mossi have earned praise for friendly, careful service.

“Very nice, but the trip is 9 hours and not 10 but that’s the only minor complaint. 1 hour extra at Whitehaven wouldn’t have hurt. But overall it was a great trip.”

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2-Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Trimaran Avatar - Why the trimaran changes the trip
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2-Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Trimaran Avatar

5.2-Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Trimaran Avatar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 771 reviews · from $466

Join a maximum of 26 people aboard Avatar, the Whitsundays’ only commercial sailing trimaran, for two nights among remote islands and calm snorkeling sites. Crew members may include Alex, Ella, Sammy, Dave, Tyler, or Casper. Expect Whitehaven Beach, Mantaray Bay, included meals, and basic sleeping quarters rather than hotel comfort.

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Full-Day Whitsunday Sail and Snorkel Adventure with Lunch - Langford Island brings the day into focus
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Full-Day Whitsunday Sail and Snorkel Adventure with Lunch

6.Full-Day Whitsunday Sail and Snorkel Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 653 reviews · from $142

From Coral Sea Marina, board the Tongarra for a full day around Langford Island. Expect snorkeling, a beach walk, banana boat rides, lunch, snacks, and sunset views. The crew may include guides such as Nat, Charlotte, Cooper, Jarrod, or Patrick. Bring alcohol if you like, since coolers and ice are supplied.

“Aperfect day out with the crew on Thursday. They were super lovely, funny and attentive. White Haven was gorgeous and the snorkelling spots were so pretty.”

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Airlie Beach: Providence Whitehaven Day Sail with Snorkeling - The early start at Coral Sea Marina
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Airlie Beach: Providence Whitehaven Day Sail with Snorkeling

7.Providence Whitehaven Day Sail with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 640 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $137

Join the 62-foot gaff-rigged schooner Providence for a full day from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach. You can help raise the sails, walk to Hill Inlet Lookout, and snorkel a fringing Great Barrier Reef site. Expect a relaxed pace, about 24 passengers, tea, coffee, water, and an optional lunch. Call ahead to confirm pickup.

“The snorkelling of the reef was amazing and Whitehaven beach was incredible!”

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Airlie Beach: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise with Sparkling Wine - From Coral Sea Marina to Pioneer Bay
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Airlie Beach: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise with Sparkling Wine

8.2-Hour Sunset Cruise with Sparkling Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 539 reviews · 2 hours · from $48Best value

Board the covered Sundowner catamaran at Coral Sea Marina for a relaxed two-hour cruise around Pioneer Bay. Enjoy Australian sparkling wine, antipasto nibbles, music, and commentary from the crew while you watch Airlie Beach light up. The flat deck, onboard toilet, and wheelchair access with assistance make it an easy evening outing.

“beautiful experince friendly guide amd staff beautiful sunset and a lovely sail around with very well priced drinks! Highly recommend”

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Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Islands 2-Day Sailing Tour - Snorkeling the Whitsunday reefs
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Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Islands 2-Day Sailing Tour

9.Whitsunday Islands 2-Day Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 452 reviews · 2 days · from $350

Spend two days and one night aboard Matador, a racing yacht sailing from Coral Sea Marina near Airlie Beach. You will snorkel reef sites, reach Whitehaven Beach early, eat fresh meals, and sleep onboard. The small-group trip has a friendly social feel, though cabins and shade are basic.

“My husband and I had an absolutely incredible time aboard Matador. Chris, Tony and Bella were a great team, keeping us entertained and pointing out all the sights. The snorkelling was amazing, and the trip to Whitehaven beach topped it off! Would highly recommend sailing with this crew, it has by far made our honeymoon an unforgettable experience!”

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Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands - Starting from Airlie Beach on the Camira
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Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands

10.Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 452 reviews · from $185

Spend about 10 hours aboard the Camira catamaran from Airlie Beach, sailing to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. You’ll take a guided lookout walk, swim, snorkel at a fringing reef, and enjoy breakfast, snacks, a BBQ lunch, soft drinks, and alcohol after snorkeling. The group can reach 60 people.

“It was an amazing day with a wonderful crew who looked after us beautifully. The boat glided through the seas and we enjoyed delicious food throughout the day. The snorkelling and swim were most memorable.”

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Airlie Beach: 2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Trip with Meals - Meeting the crew at Coral Sea Marina
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Airlie Beach: 2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Trip with Meals

11.2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Trip with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 389 reviews · 3 days · from $460

Spend two nights aboard a maxi yacht from Coral Sea Marina, sailing among the Whitsunday Islands with crew such as Alex, Kate, Max, or Kayla. Snorkel several reef sites, reach Whitehaven Beach early, help with meals, and sleep in open-plan bunk rooms. This is an active, social trip with shared facilities, not a private-cabin cruise.

“Our 2 night 3 day trip around the Whitsundays was incredible! Absolutely lovely people and lovely crew! Kate was our skipper and it was the first time being a skipper for her and she did an amazing job! Food was amazing and the snorkeling stops were great !”

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Airlie Beach: Providence Whitsundays Tallship Sunset Sail - From Coral Sea Marina to open water
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Airlie Beach: Providence Whitsundays Tallship Sunset Sail

12.Providence Whitsundays Tallship Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 389 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Spend two hours aboard Providence V, a 62-foot gaff-rigged schooner and movie boat, sailing from Coral Sea Marina across the Whitsunday waters. You’ll receive a welcome drink, share bread, cheese, fruit, and dips, and may help raise the sails. Crew members such as Oscar, Katie, Luke, and Alex are known for friendly commentary.

“It was great. Really lovely evening out on the boat for sunset. Really interesting and informative crew”

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Whitsundays Sunset Sailing Cruise - The Pioneer Bay route, step by step
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Whitsundays Sunset Sailing Cruise

13.Whitsundays Sunset Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 339 reviews · from $60

Sail Pioneer Bay aboard Providence V, a traditional gaff-rigged schooner, for about two hours from Airlie Beach. You’ll share a glass of sparkling wine and light snacks while the crew, including skippers such as Jack and Alex, guides the boat toward sunset. The cruise returns to Coral Sea Marina, with up to 24 people aboard.

“Excellent view in the right weather. It can be intense at the start for those who haven’t done boat sailing before but it gets better! Definitely a better option than the other “party light” sunset cruise in terms of ambient.”

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Airlie Beach: Glass-Bottom Boat Tour - Lions Lookout gives you the first big view
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Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat Tour

14.Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 329 reviews · from $63

Cruise from Shute Harbour through the Whitsundays on a 70-minute glass-bottom boat tour. You can watch coral, tropical fish, and perhaps turtles without getting wet, while the crew explains the reef and surrounding islands. The shaded vessel has toilets, safety equipment, and room for up to 36 people.

“Wonderful experience, the pick up and drop of was an extra bonus, we saw amazing an abundance of beautiful coral, fish and the odd turtle popped his head up. The staff were friendly fun and very knowledgeable. Lovely way to experience Shute harbour and its stunning marine environment”

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2 Day & 2 Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Condor - Day one: settling into life at sea
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2 Day & 2 Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Condor

15.2 Day & 2 Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Condor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · from $501

Spend three days and two nights sailing from Airlie Beach through the Whitsunday Islands aboard Condor. You will snorkel, hike to Hill Inlet Lookout, visit Whitehaven Beach, sleep in a comfortable onboard bed, and eat all meals at sea. The trip suits active adults, solo passengers, couples, and groups aged 18 to 45, with plans adjusted for weather and tides.

“The captain and crews (2) are friendly and very helpful. I felt that they try their very best to make us enjoyed our trip.”

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