
$235
Private Whitsundays and Snorkel Charter Board one of the fastest and sleekest catamarans in the Whitsunday Islands, for an exciting day down under! You will depart from Arlie Beach on this sleek, comfortable catamaran with onboard facilities and individual seats with back support. The catamaran is extremely stable, custom built for the Whitsunday conditions, and a great choice for those who want to visit the islands without having to go by smaller craft and taking the chance of a less smooth ride. You will be treated to a homemade gluten-free brownie as you soak in the scenery. Arrive at Whithaven Beach, famous for its crystal-clear waters and perfect 98 percent silica white sand. This 7km long beach is among the most photographed in the world and a must-see for all travelers in the area. You will also enjoy a guided bush walk to Hill Inlet Lookout in Whitsunday Island National Park to see the swirling sand patterns made by the shifting tides. Take a break with a delicious buffet lunch including frittatas, salads, meats and cheeses and bread rolls, then make your way to two well-known snorkeling spots to explore the fringes of the Great Barrier Reef. Additional soft drinks can be purchased onboard or you may bring your own and they can be stored for you (no glass or red wine is allowed to be brought onboard). Stonehaven Bay offers beautiful coral and marine life and is one of the quietest snorkeling spots in the Whitsundays. Manta Ray Bay, one of the most popular snorkeling spots in the area, has an array of underwater valleys, caves and plenty of different tropical fish types to see. Relax in the afternoon with fresh and succulent fruit kebabs on your return ride to Airlie Beach. This all-inclusive excursion provides you with snorkeling equipment, stinger-suits and wet-suits (in the winter months); all you need to bring is your sense of fun and adventure. This full-day, private tour is the best way to travel around the Whitsunday Islands in one day, book today and don't miss out!
Airlie Beach, in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, anchors as a tender port for cruises to the Great Barrier Reef, with ships docking at Port of Airlie or Abell Point Marina. The town, population around 8,000, sits on a small inlet 1,100 kilometers north of Brisbane. Passengers walk 10 minutes from the tender pier to the lagoon, a 4,300-square-meter saltwater pool providing stinger-free swimming from November to May. Excursions depart for the 74 Whitsunday Islands, including full-day sails to Whitehaven Beach for its silica sands and swirling tides, or Heart Reef for aerial views via seaplane. Snorkeling tours target Hardy Reef's pontoons with underwater observatories and glass-bottom boats. Conway National Park, minutes away, offers rainforest hikes to waterfalls and lookouts along the 20-kilometer Bicentennial Pathway. Local operators provide half-day kayaking in sheltered coves. Dining along the waterfront includes fresh seafood cafes and bakeries serving meat pies. Shops stock sunscreen, hats, and Aboriginal art souvenirs. Peak season December to February brings crowds; book tours in advance. Evening markets feature live music and street food. Buses connect to Shute Harbour for additional reef access.
We recommend wearing comfortable seasonal clothing and footwear (not sneakers) that you do not mind getting wet. Guests should bring a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
450 minutes