Whitsundays Day Cruise: Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet & Snorkeling
by Big Fury
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$480Overview
This seven-hour boat cruise travels through the Whitsunday Islands with a maximum of 35 guests, making the group size small and personal. The vessel is fast and open-plan, designed to reduce sea sickness. The trip begins with a speedboat journey to Whitehaven Beach, where guests have over two hours to swim, relax, play cricket, and enjoy a buffet picnic lunch served on the beach. The lunch includes fresh salads, prawns, cold meats, fruit, and options for vegetarian and gluten-free diets if requested in advance. After Whitehaven Beach, the cruise stops at Hill Inlet Lookout. Guests take a 15-minute walk to the lookout point at the top of Whitsunday Island to see the swirling sands. Next, there is a snorkeling session at one of the reefs surrounding the island, with all snorkeling equipment, stinger suits, and flotation devices provided, as well as snorkeling tuition. The crew gives commentary throughout the cruise on the islands, marine life, Aboriginal culture, and local history. Afternoon cakes and biscuits are served onboard before returning. Facilities include onboard restrooms. Guests may bring their own alcohol and ice but no glass containers are allowed. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are not included in the price. The boat is powered by 900hp and is comfortable for most travelers, including singles, couples, families, seniors, and children aged three and older.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Whitsunday Islands
This full-day speedboat cruise covers the Whitsunday Islands, stopping for more than two hours at Whitehaven Beach for swimming, relaxing, playing cricket, and enjoying a buffet picnic lunch on the beach. The lunch includes fresh salads, meat platters, prawns, fruit, bread rolls, wraps, and options for vegetarian and gluten-free diets if booked ahead. After Whitehaven, the cruise visits Hill Inlet Lookout where guests walk about 15 minutes to the top of Whitsunday Island to view the swirling sands. The trip also includes snorkeling at one of the island's fringing reefs, with all snorkeling gear, stinger suits, and flotation devices provided. The crew offers commentary throughout the day about the islands, marine life, Aboriginal culture, local history, and some entertaining facts. The boat, powered by 900hp, is designed to minimize seasickness and includes onboard toilets. Afternoon cakes are served, and guests may bring their own alcohol and ice but no glass containers.
420 min
Meeting point
Meeting point B by the big roundabout near Sorrento's Bar
End point
Meeting point B by the big roundabout near Sorrento's Bar
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Whitsundays Day Cruise: Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet & Snorkeling
by Big Fury
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$480Overview
This seven-hour boat cruise travels through the Whitsunday Islands with a maximum of 35 guests, making the group size small and personal. The vessel is fast and open-plan, designed to reduce sea sickness. The trip begins with a speedboat journey to Whitehaven Beach, where guests have over two hours to swim, relax, play cricket, and enjoy a buffet picnic lunch served on the beach. The lunch includes fresh salads, prawns, cold meats, fruit, and options for vegetarian and gluten-free diets if requested in advance. After Whitehaven Beach, the cruise stops at Hill Inlet Lookout. Guests take a 15-minute walk to the lookout point at the top of Whitsunday Island to see the swirling sands. Next, there is a snorkeling session at one of the reefs surrounding the island, with all snorkeling equipment, stinger suits, and flotation devices provided, as well as snorkeling tuition. The crew gives commentary throughout the cruise on the islands, marine life, Aboriginal culture, and local history. Afternoon cakes and biscuits are served onboard before returning. Facilities include onboard restrooms. Guests may bring their own alcohol and ice but no glass containers are allowed. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are not included in the price. The boat is powered by 900hp and is comfortable for most travelers, including singles, couples, families, seniors, and children aged three and older.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Whitsunday Islands
This full-day speedboat cruise covers the Whitsunday Islands, stopping for more than two hours at Whitehaven Beach for swimming, relaxing, playing cricket, and enjoying a buffet picnic lunch on the beach. The lunch includes fresh salads, meat platters, prawns, fruit, bread rolls, wraps, and options for vegetarian and gluten-free diets if booked ahead. After Whitehaven, the cruise visits Hill Inlet Lookout where guests walk about 15 minutes to the top of Whitsunday Island to view the swirling sands. The trip also includes snorkeling at one of the island's fringing reefs, with all snorkeling gear, stinger suits, and flotation devices provided. The crew offers commentary throughout the day about the islands, marine life, Aboriginal culture, local history, and some entertaining facts. The boat, powered by 900hp, is designed to minimize seasickness and includes onboard toilets. Afternoon cakes are served, and guests may bring their own alcohol and ice but no glass containers.
420 min
Meeting point
Meeting point B by the big roundabout near Sorrento's Bar
End point
Meeting point B by the big roundabout near Sorrento's Bar
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.