Snorkeling in Whitsundays

The only tour with direct access to Hill Inlet beaches in Whitehaven, with your choice of more snorkelling or more beach time.

• Everything you get: Cruise through the Whitsundays to snorkel at Border Island, Mantaray Bay, or Maureens Cove with small-group instruction. Walk to Hill Inlet Lookout, enjoy tropical lunch and refreshments, and learn from expert marine talks before your transfer.
• Why choose this: This experience is a perfect balance of snorkeling, bushwalks, and beach time with expert guides. Great for first-timers or nature lovers.
• Upgrades: Add a 60-minute scenic flight over Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and the Great Barrier Reef. Window seats guaranteed.

Inclusions

• Full-day cruise from Airlie Beach

• Guided National Park walk

• Snorkelling at Border Island (inner fringing reef) with personalised instruction (Southern Lights tour)

• Snorkelling at Mantaray Bay and Maureens Cove (inner fringing reefs) with personalised instruction (Northern Exposure tour)

• Reef and island naturalist talks by expert guides

• Round-trip bus transfers

• Stinger suit, snorkelling equipment & flotation devices

• 60-minute reef and island scenic flight with guaranteed window seats (based on selected option)

• Tropical lunch pack (based on selected option)

Exclusions

• Wetsuits (available to rent at a small fee)

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (additional cost)

• Snacks (additional cost)

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hats, & sunscreen
• Beach bag with swimwear & towels
• Camera with waterproof case
• Jacket
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Reusable water bottle

Accessibility

• Not wheelchair accessible.
• Not suitable for pregnant women and guests with heart problems, back problems, or other serious medical conditions.

Additional information

• Snorkelling is a physical activity. You must be a confident swimmer and have a certain level of fitness to participate.
• Refreshments can be purchased on the boat. Please carry cash to purchase them if you wish.
• Sunsuits and wetsuits are available to rent at a small fee.

Sail the Whitsundays on a luxe catamaran with small guest numbers, reef snorkelling & gourmet food.

• Everything you get: Sail the Whitsundays on a 60-foot catamaran with snorkelling at Hook Island Reef, stand-up paddleboarding, and clear-bottom kayaking. Enjoy morning tea platters, a tropical seafood buffet lunch, tea and coffee, and time to relax in the jacuzzi or on the sundeck.
• Why choose this: Ideal for relaxed explorers who want a reef-rich day of sailing, snorkelling, and gourmet dining minus the crowds and rush.

Inclusions

• 6-hour Whitsunday Islands sailing tour

• Morning tea platter

• Lunch (including seafood)

• 60-foot catamaran with fully air-conditioned lounge interior, sundeck, jacuzzi, & shaded below-deck

• Audio system with 3-zoned Spotify Premium

• Experienced captain and crew

• Tea, coffee, & cold filtered drinking water

• Snorkelling at Hook Island Reef (inner fringing reef)

• Snorkelling gear, stinger suit & wetsuit

• Noodles/buoyancy jackets

• Standup paddleboards and double clear-bottom kayaks

Exclusions

• Soft drinks, juice, or alcohol

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hats, & sunscreen
• Swimwear & towels
• Camera
• Light jacket/jumper for windy, wet, or cool days (warmer jacket for winter)
• Reusable water bottle

What’s not allowed

• Glassware
• Red wine (as it may stain the boat’s surface)

Accessibility

• Not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• If you wish to snorkel, you must be able to swim. If you are a weak swimmer or a non-swimmer, this activity might be too dangerous.
• Please bring your own soft drinks, juice, or alcohol, as there is no option to purchase them on board.
• Please note that this tour does not go to Whitehaven Beach.
• If you’re planning to bring your own drinks, you don’t need to carry an esky. You can use the cold refrigerated drinks cabinet on board.
• Vegetarian meal options are available. Please contact the tour operator and inform them of your dietary preference in advance.

Enjoy an award-winning Whitsundays sailing adventure with snorkelling, banana boat rides, and a fresh lunch.

• Everything you get: Sail the Whitsundays to Langford Island with eco‑certified guides. Snorkel reefs, enjoy a banana boat ride, and refuel with morning and afternoon snacks plus a freshly prepared lunch as you take in panoramic views of islands and fringing reefs.
• Why choose this: Adventure‑packed and all‑inclusive, this eco‑certified sailing trip blends reef snorkelling, fun water sports, and stunning Coral Sea sunsets.

Inclusions

• Full-day cruise from Airlie Beach

• Snorkelling at Langford Reef (inner fringing reef)

• Banana boat ride

• Lunch and snacks (menu here)

• Lycra suit, stinger suit (during summer months), & wetsuit (during winter months) for hire

• Snorkelling equipment (mask & snorkel only)

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hats, & sunscreen
• Towels
• Underwater camera or GoPro
• Jacket
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Reusable water bottle

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What’s not allowed

• Glassware
• Red wine (as it may stain the boat’s surface)

Accessibility

• Not wheelchair accessible.
• Not suitable for pregnant people and children under 12 years old.

Additional information

• Snorkelling is a physical activity. You must be a confident swimmer and have a certain level of fitness to participate.
• The order of locations visited may change depending on the tides and wind. Your crew will select the best snorkelling locations based on weather and visibility conditions.
• You can bring your own alcohol and snacks. The crew will provide you with an esky to store them. Ice is also available onboard.