Whitehaven Beach Tours

Experience the only Whitsundays cruise with a floating beach club vibe and unlimited beach-to-boat transfers.

• Everything you get: Cruise aboard a high‑speed catamaran with sun lounges, an onboard bar, and buffet lunch. Enjoy unlimited transfers to Whitehaven Beach, wander on soft silica sands, or join a guided walk to South Whitehaven Lookout before returning at your own pace.
• Why choose this: Luxury beach time with flexible transfers and premium comforts, perfect for those who want to set their own pace at Whitehaven.
• Upgrades: Add a dedicated snorkelling boat adventure to Border Island Reef with all gear and instruction included.

Inclusions #

• Full-day cruise from Airlie Beach

• Unlimited on-demand transfers between the boat & the beach

• High-speed A/C “SuperCat” catamaran with sun lounges, bathrooms, & onboard bar

• South Whitehaven Lookout guided walk

• Buffet lunch (menu here)

• Stinger suit

• Guided snorkel tour at Border Island Reef (inner fringing reef) (based on selected option)

• Snorkelling equipment & flotation devices (based on selected option)

Exclusions #

• Drinks (additional cost)

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hats, & sunscreen
• Camera
• Jacket
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Reusable water bottle

Accessibility

• Not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• The boat is equipped with onboard washrooms for your convenience.
• Snorkelling is a physical activity. If you’ve opted for it, you must be a confident swimmer and have a certain level of fitness to participate.
• Alcoholic drinks can be purchased at the onboard bar.
• There is a coffee machine onboard. You can prepare a cup of coffee at an additional cost.

A full-day Whitehaven Beach cruise with guided bushwalks, scenic viewpoints & buffet lunch.

• Starting point: Depart from Shute Harbour (with complimentary bus transfers from Airlie Beach and nearby areas) for a scenic cruise through the Whitsunday Islands.
• Everything you get: A full-day cruise aboard a modern, air-conditioned catamaran with indoor seating and a rooftop observation deck for 360° views. Enjoy morning tea, a buffet lunch, and afternoon tea served onboard. The experience includes fully guided walks to Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach lookouts, informative commentary throughout the journey, and access to onboard facilities including a licensed bar.
• Sights covered: Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet lookout, Tongue Point, Whitsunday Island circumnavigation via the Ngaro Sea Trail, and scenic cruising past islands like Hook Island, South Molle Island, and surrounding bays and inlets.
• Why choose this: A comprehensive Whitsundays experience that combines guided highlights like Hill Inlet with a full island circumnavigation, offering more scenic variety than standard day tours while keeping the day comfortable and well-paced.

Inclusions #

• Full-day Whitehaven Beach cruise

• Round-trip bus transfers from Shute Harbour

• Live commentary by knowledgeable crew

• Guided bushwalks to Hill Inlet & Whitehaven Beach lookouts

• Quality beach time at Whitehaven Beach

• Buffet lunch

• Morning & afternoon tea

What to bring

• Bring your swimmers, towel, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, change of clothes, and extra cash or a credit card for onboard purchases..

Additional information

• Facilities: Toilets, bar.
• Please note that the cruise departs from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal, which is approximately 10kms south of Airlie Beach.