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

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580 reviews

Activity provider: Red Cat Adventures
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    Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Lunch

    Activity provider: Red Cat Adventures

    4.8

    580 reviews

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    From US$ 130.07 per person

    Likely to sell out
    Eco-certified
    This activity, attraction, or activity provider has been certified eco-friendly by a third-party agency. GetYourGuide works with organizations from all over the world to bring you tours and activities that support sustainable practices.

    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.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
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    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
    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 snorkeling equipment
    • Stinger suit hire and wetsuit hire (winter months only)
    • Park fees and fuel levy
    • Alcohol
    Not suitable for
    • Children under 4 years
    • Wheelchair users

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    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
    • Please contact the local partner directly to inform them in advance of any dietary requirements or allergies
    • 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

    4.8 /5

    based on 580 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.9/5
    • Transportation
      4.8/5
    • Value for money
      4.6/5
    • Safety
      4.6/5

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    The tour was absolutely amazing. We were a little bit afraid of snorkeling, but our guide (we were in the green group) just knew how to make us feel safe. From the moment the tour began we enjoyed every minute of it. We also loved the humor of our guide. The organization was great and finally we have to say that we would love yo do the tour again,cas we had so much fun :)

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    March 21, 2023

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    Reese & Fabian were amazing, they made our day so much fun & where very informative with everything. The walk, views & swim at Whitehaven beach was breathtaking. I’ve never snorkelled before with so much variety of beautiful fish & so many! The coral was gorgeous & healthy. The boys fed us so well & the boat ride was so much fun! I can’t wait to revisited & have this day all over again. Thank you for making it so special.

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    March 12, 2023

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    I was doing the tour yesterday and it was absolutely amazing and completely worth it. The best day ever!! My guides were Jade and Scotty, the nicest and funniest people ever. They made my day so good. The tour is absolutely amazing and well planned and absolutely worth the money! A big thank you goes out to them !

    March 6, 2023

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