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Whitsundays day tour guides

Everything to sort out before you book a boat: which tour, which end of Whitehaven, when to go, the reef question, where to stay and how to swim safely.

Best Whitsundays Day Tours 2026: Every Boat Side by SideEvery boat, which end of Whitehaven and how much snorkelling.Read the guide →Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet 2026: Which End to VisitNorth end or south end, the lookout walk and the tides.Read the guide →Best Time to Visit the Whitsundays 2026: Month by MonthRain, stingers, cyclones and whales, month by month.Read the guide →Whitsundays or Cairns for the Great Barrier Reef 2026: Our PickWhich base gets you the better reef day, and what it costs.Read the guide →Airlie Beach or Hamilton Island 2026: Where to StayTwo bases, two kinds of trip, and day-by-day plans for each.Read the guide →Is It Safe to Swim in the Whitsundays? 2026 GuideStingers, crocodiles, sharks and the sun, without the scare stories.Read the guide →Whitsundays on a Budget 2026: How to Do It CheaplyThe cheapest tour, the free days and where the savings are.Read the guide →

Tours

Choose your day tour

The three tours most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with which end of Whitehaven you get and what guests say.

Red Cat Thundercat: Whitehaven Eco-Cruise Two snorkel stops ★ 4.88 hoursFree cancellation

Red Cat Thundercat: Whitehaven Eco-Cruise
Fast catamaranHotel pickupBuffet lunch

A custom fast catamaran with a fringing-reef snorkel, a second stop off Hook Island and the Hill Inlet walk. Lunch at Whitehaven, bus back to your door about 5 pm.

What's included
  • Bus pickup and drop-off in Airlie Beach, Cannonvale and Jubilee Pocket
  • Two snorkel stops, mask, snorkel and stinger suit or wetsuit
  • Guided walk to the Hill Inlet lookout
  • Buffet lunch, morning and afternoon snacks
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$174per person Reserve
Ocean Rafting: Snorkel, Hill Inlet & Whitehaven Most booked fast boat ★ 4.86.5 hours to a full dayFree cancellation

Ocean Rafting: Snorkel, Hill Inlet & Whitehaven
Fast inflatableNorth or southHill Inlet walk

An 11 m semi-rigid inflatable built as a rescue craft gets you out fast. Pick the north option for Hill Inlet and two reef snorkels, or the south one for more sand.

What's included
  • Guided national park walk to the Hill Inlet lookout (north option)
  • Over an hour of snorkelling, gear and stinger suit
  • Lunch on the beach, morning and afternoon tea
  • Drinks and snacks on board cost extra
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$173per person Reserve
Camira: Full-Day Sailing to Whitehaven Drinks included ★ 4.710 hoursFree cancellation

Camira: Full-Day Sailing to Whitehaven
Sailing catamaranBBQ lunchBeer and wine

A big purple sailing catamaran, one of the fastest commercial ones afloat, with a BBQ lunch and drinks. The tide decides the north or south end of Whitehaven.

What's included
  • Return sail to Whitehaven, Hill Inlet walk when the tide allows
  • Fringing-reef snorkel (no flotation provided)
  • BBQ lunch, morning and afternoon tea
  • Soft drinks, plus beer and wine from 11 am
  • Free cancellation up to 2 days before
Full tour details
From$180per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

A fast inflatable to Hill Inlet, Whitehaven and two reef snorkels in one day, lunch on the beach. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Check dates for the Ocean Rafting day