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Whitsundays Tours & Whitehaven Trips: 15 Timed to the Tide

90 tours  ·  from $18

Everything here runs on the tide at Hill Inlet, so departure time matters more than the boat. The 15 below cover the rafts, the sailing days and the scenic flights over Heart Reef, priced and clear about how long you actually stand on the sand.

Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout - Starting at Coral Sea Marina in Airlie Beach
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Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout

1.Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,777 reviews · from $149Our pick

Take a fast inflatable boat from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and secluded fringing reefs. Choose Southern Lights for extra beach time or Northern Exposure for longer snorkelling. Guides such as Georgie, Brad, Max, and Tori combine safety advice, island facts, and plenty of energy. Lunch costs extra.

“Taylor and Harry are awesome! Our ocean rafting activity was a favorite for all! So much fun! We would absolutely do this adventure again!”

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Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour - Two-Island Safari: More Distance and More Demands
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Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour

2.Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,348 reviews · from $92

Ride a Sea-Doo from Coral Sea Marina into the Whitsunday Islands Marine Park with guides such as Brooke, Phoebe, Josh, Sami, and Brodie. Choose the beginner-friendly Airlie Adventure, the 50-kilometre Two-Island Safari, or the solo-rider Ultimate Island Trek, which includes lunch at Palm Bay Resort.

“It’s great fun, thort it was a bit on the expensive side for only being 2.5hrs would of liked to have a bit of free time on the skis as we had to stay behind each other with people purposely falling off which bring us to a stop every time, but was really nice to see some amazing places & few turtles”

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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

3.Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

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

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

4.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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Airlie Beach: Snorkel, Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach - Choosing between Northern Exposure and Southern Lights
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Airlie Beach: Snorkel, Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach

5.Snorkel, Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,119 reviews · 390 minutes - 1 day · from $147

Spend about 6.5 hours racing from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach aboard a fast semi-rigid raft. Choose North Whitehaven for two snorkel stops and a quieter beach visit, or South Whitehaven for more sand time. Guides such as Ben, Jenna, Daisy, and Brent lead safety talks, nature walks, and snorkel help.

“AMAZING!!!! Wow book this trip immediately!! Bren(t) and Jenna were just the most incredible duo, we had the best day, the tunes were amazing, saw 3 turtles and loads of fish, the coral was beautiful and really appreciated Bren(t) taking us to the best snorkel spots. Jenna and the go pro was also so so nice knowing there was some action shots, absolutely loved how they checked in all the time to make sure everyone was okay. Lunch was yum and stinger suits were a nice safety net. Everyone was amazing from the pick up crew to the check in crew and obvs the best skipper and deck mate. Even…”

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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

6.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 & Heart Reef Scenic Flight - Waiting at Whitsunday Airport
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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays & Heart Reef Scenic Flight

7.Whitsundays & Heart Reef Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,426 reviews · 1 hour · from $237

From Airlie Beach, Ocean Rafting takes you by short shuttle to Whitsunday Airport for a one-hour fixed-wing flight over the Whitsunday Islands, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and Heart Reef. You get a guaranteed window seat, pilot commentary in English, and access to a comfortable airport lounge before and after the flight.

“Well-organised pick-up and drop-off, great scenery and a pleasant flight.”

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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

8.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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Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel - Whitehaven Beach gives you four hours to choose your own pace
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Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options – All Day Beach Or Snorkel

9.Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options – All Day Beach Or Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,028 reviews · from $164

Spend about eight hours aboard ZigZag Whitsundays’ air-conditioned high-speed boat, with time at Whitehaven Beach, a guided walk to South Whitehaven Lookout, buffet lunch, and optional snorkeling over a small reef. The 80-passenger boat has a bar, bathrooms, changing rooms, and flexible water-taxi transfers.

“An incredible experience! The staff are so friendly and the trip is well organised. Highly recommend.”

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Airlie Beach: Fly Raft Package w Scenic Flight & Snorkeling - The flight over Whitehaven, Hill Inlet, and Heart Reef
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Airlie Beach: Fly Raft Package w Scenic Flight & Snorkeling

10.Fly Raft Package w Scenic Flight & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 788 reviews · 1 day · from $378

See Heart Reef and the Whitsunday Islands from a fixed-wing aircraft, then board a 500-horsepower raft for Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and snorkeling. Ocean Rafting keeps groups to 12, supplies lunch and gear, and may include two snorkel stops. Guides such as Heath, Jenna, Daisy, and Scotty have been praised for safety and good humor.

“The crew of Nick, Josh and Temeka were super friendly and very keen to ensure we had a great time. Katy our pilot was also amazing”

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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

11.2-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.

“I will try to report the facts, without entering into personal judgment because only bad words will come out. I state, in 7 participants we interrupted halfway through the tour, due to safety and health risk problems as the extremely precarious Read moreAuto-translated”

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Airlie Beach: Visit Hill Inlet Lookout and Whitehaven Beach - Leaving Shute Harbour at 9:00 AM
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Airlie Beach: Visit Hill Inlet Lookout and Whitehaven Beach

12.Visit Hill Inlet Lookout and Whitehaven Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 760 reviews · from $162

Spend eight hours aboard SeaLink Whitsundays’ air-conditioned catamaran, cruising past the Molle Islands, Cid Harbour, Nara Inlet, and Hook Passage. Walk to Hill Inlet Lookout, then enjoy up to two hours at Whitehaven Beach. Crew members including Harry, Renee, Mel, and Captain Dave have been praised for warm service and clear local commentary.

“Wonderful day, the weather really turned it on for us. I can not fault the staff, informative talks on the guided walks were great. Thank you to all of them( Fridays Whitehaven Beach trip)”

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Airlie Beach: Tandem Skydive over the Whitsundays - What the four-hour schedule really includes
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Airlie Beach: Tandem Skydive over the Whitsundays

13.Tandem Skydive over the Whitsundays

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 726 reviews · 4 hours · from $218

You’ll board a scenic flight above Airlie Beach, then freefall from up to 15,000 feet with a trained tandem instructor such as Greg, Mo, Jamie, or Zac. Expect up to 60 seconds of freefall, five to seven minutes under the canopy, reef and island views, and optional photos and video at an extra cost.

“This experience was one like no other. The views, the crew, the skydive itself… everything was absolutely perfect. Best way to start the day!”

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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

14.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

15.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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