The 15 Best Boat Trips in the Whitsundays

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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

Review of Red Cat Adventures’ 8-hour Whitehaven Beach cruise, with snorkeling, Hill Inlet views, buffet lunch, tips, and honest value advice.

“The snorkeling was amazing and the coral was so healthy. All the crew were very friendly, enthusiastic, organized, and helpful. They were very knowledgeable about the reef and emphasized cultural respect and reef protection. They gave us brownies and fruit snacks, as well as a nice lunch that accommodated those with dietary restrictions.”

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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

Review of Red Cat Adventures’ Whitehaven eco-cruise from Airlie Beach, with snorkeling, Hill Inlet, buffet lunch, tips, and honest value advice.

“overwhelming the natures beauty. l enjoy swimming at whiteheaven beach and snorkeling”

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From Airlie: Whitsundays and Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise

3.From Airlie: Whitsundays and Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise

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

Review of Cruise Whitsundays’ seven-hour Whitehaven Beach trip from Airlie, with island scenery, beach time, food, costs, tips, and drawbacks.

“Could not fault the trip the staff, food and the boat we went on. I was just surprised to see so many boats in the bay and so many people all doing what we were doing. Don’t know why I expected it to be just our boat because everyone was doing what we were seeing and enjoying a beautiful island and cruise. Top rate cruise”

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Airlie Beach: Hill Inlet Lookout and Whitehaven Beach Cruise

4.Hill Inlet Lookout and Whitehaven Beach Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 861 reviews · 8 hours · from $156

Review of SeaLink’s Whitehaven Beach cruise from Airlie Beach, with Hill Inlet views, meals, bus transfers, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“As a solo traveler the staff made me feel welcome right from the start and right to the end of the trip they were all so friendly and helpful. Maddison ( Mother duck) was wonderful and an awesome guide on the walks. I forgot the young man’s name he was from Tasmania he was awesome and had time for a chat. The whole day was awesome with plenty of food for morning and afternoon tea, plus the lunch was delicious and filling. The food was delicious and amazing and they catered for everyone diet requirements. The captain was wonderful in his commentary about the Whitsundays area and all the islands…”

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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

Spend two nights aboard Avatar sailing the Whitsundays, with Whitehaven Beach, snorkeling, meals, and simple onboard accommodation included.

“All of it it.was the best trip ever Alex and Ella where the best ella was a awesome cook and helpfull and we had good chat Alex was very professional and nogalagble took us to all the top spot and definitely interested doing it again thank again alex and Ella from matt dillon”

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2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise incl. Whitehaven Beach & Great Barrier Reef

6.2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise incl. Whitehaven Beach & Great Barrier Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 752 reviews · from $466

Review of OzSail’s 2-night Whitsundays cruise, with Whitehaven Beach, snorkeling, meals, sailing, bunks, costs, and practical tips.

“We are korean tourists! We were able to see whales, dolphins and turtles on this tour. It was a great experience and an unforgettable memory. The entire tour team sweetly took care of the passengers. This is a tour I would like to participate in again if given the opportunity.”

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Airlie Beach: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise with Sparkling Wine

7.2-Hour Sunset Cruise with Sparkling Wine

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

Review of Airlie Beach’s 2-hour sunset catamaran cruise, with sparkling wine, antipasto, Whitsunday views, music, and turtle spotting.

“A great end to the day. The staff were fun, brilliant sunset and nice cruise to see all the sights of airlie”

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Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Islands 2-Day Sailing Tour

8.Whitsunday Islands 2-Day Sailing Tour

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

Review of OzSail’s 2-day Matador sailing tour from Airlie Beach, with Whitehaven Beach, snorkeling, meals, stargazing, costs, and practical tips.

“A very enjoyable trip. The snorkelling locations were fantastic and seeing Whitehaven beach before anyone else was great. The food supplied was very nice and had good variety. I would recommend bringing your own drinking water and some beverages to enhance the experience of watching the sunset. The crew onboard were excellent - thank you!”

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Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands

9.Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands

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

Review of the Camira sailing day trip from Airlie Beach, with Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, snorkeling, barbecue lunch, drinks, and practical tips.

“Great staff, extremely well fed, vibrant reef, spectacular views. 10/10 would highly highly recommend”

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Airlie Beach: 2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Trip with Meals

10.2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Trip with Meals

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

Review of OzSail’s 2-night Whitsundays sailing trip from Airlie Beach, with Whitehaven Beach, reef snorkeling, meals, stargazing, and practical tips.

“Absolutely loved our Whitsundays sailing trip with Spank me! From boarding to leaving the boat the crew were awesome - attentive, informative and very fun. A lot of credit to Kate, Kayla and Val who worked tirelessly to make it a smooth trip We enjoyed the sunrises / sunsets, the food was great and of course Whitehaven beach was unreal especially after beating the crowd Would highly recommend”

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Whitsundays Sunset Sailing Cruise

11.Whitsundays Sunset Sailing Cruise

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

Review of Airlie Beach’s 2-hour sunset sail aboard a classic schooner, with sparkling wine, snacks, island views, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“It was an awesome, relaxing and informative experience. We felt safe at all times. Highly recommended.”

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Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat Tour

12.Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat Tour

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

See coral, fish, and turtles without getting wet on Airlie Beach’s shaded glass-bottom boat tour from Shute Harbour.

“If your going book make sure it’s a good time. Cause we book when it was a full moon which normally means high ties & more water movement which means you don’t get to see much cause the water is murky”

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2 Day & 2 Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Condor

13.2 Day & 2 Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Condor

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

Sail two nights through the Whitsundays from Airlie Beach, with Whitehaven Beach, snorkeling, meals, hammocks, and a friendly crew.

“The passengers and crew were amazing and as a solo traveler I felt so embraced and comfortable sooner than I would’ve ever expected. I had a lovely time even though we didn’t catch the best conditions. Everyone’s attitude and williRead more”

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From Airlie Beach: Great Barrier Reef Adventure Cruise

14.Great Barrier Reef Adventure Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 296 reviews · 10 hours · from $232

Review of Cruise Whitsundays’ Great Barrier Reef trip from Airlie Beach, with snorkeling, Reefworld, food, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“10/10 A wonderful way to spend New Years Day! The snorkelling is amazing with plenty of fish and coral to see and lots of space for everyone to spread out. They provide excellent equipment. Plus size people please note that there are lots of different sizes of stinger suits available 😊 We hired a GoPro and bought the pro pics too which were well worth it! The add ons are worth it. Highly recommend doing a scuba experience as it was spectacular. We did a beginners dive where you hold the hand of an instructor and they assist with absolutely everything to keep you safe and comfortable. I was nervous…”

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