Whitehaven Beach and Hamilton Island Cruise

Highlights

Stunning views of the Whitsunday Islands aboard a high-speed catamaran
Free time at Whitehaven Beach and Hamilton Island
Self-guided tour gives lots of choices for how you want to spend the day
Hassle-free: includes shuttle transfers around the islands

Summary

Make your way to the Port Airlie marina in time for an early-morning departure. Board your air-conditioned high-speed catamaran and set sail for the Whitsunday Islands. You will be dropped at the beach and have the morning to spend at your leisure. Continue to Hamilton Island in time for lunch, cruising across the scenic Solway passage. Dine at the Marina Tavern overlooking the marina. Spend the afternoon exploring Hamilton—the largest island resort in the South Pacific. All tour participants can use the island’s shuttle buses to hop between sights such as Front Street, Marina Village, One Tree Hill, and Cateye Beach, and there are ample walking trails and swimming beaches to choose from. Other possible activities include a visit to the Wild Life Hamilton Island nature park, where you can spot native Australian animals such as koalas, wombats, and crocodiles, or water sports such as stand-up paddleboarding. Self-guided tour visitors can also opt to visit Hamilton Island in the morning and Whitehaven Beach in the afternoon. After a full day exploring, board your boat for the return journey and end your tour back at Airlie Beach.

Tour info

Duration

9 hours

Why take this tour?

The Whitsundays Islands’ sandy beaches and sun-soaked landscapes lie just off the coast of Airlie Beach. This cruise visits two of the islands’ most memorable attractions: Whitehaven Beach and Hamilton Island. Go swimming, snorkeling, or just laze on the sand at Whitehaven Beach, then cruise on over for sightseeing on a self-guided tour, with lunch at a waterfront restaurant on Hamilton Island.

What’s included?

Island cruise on large air-conditioned catamaran
Complimentary use of island shuttle buses and resort pools
Commentary from experienced crew
Morning or Afternoon tea
Lunch Meal
Activities on Whitehaven Beach
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Drinks and alcoholic beverages
Wildlife Park at own cost
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 9h
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Cruise Whitsundays

About operator:

Award winning 'Cruise Whitsundays' is the Whitsundays largest and most experienced marine tourism operator offering a range of day cruises and Island Resort connections. Cruises visit the Great Barrier Reef , Whitehaven Beach and island resorts on Hamilton Island and Daydream Island. The multi-award winning Great Barrier Reefsleep overnight experience is one of Australia's most unique places to stay. 'Resort Connections' provide services between island resorts and the Whitsunday Coast and connecting the region's airports arrivals and departures. There are also tailor-made activities for the conference, incentive and Weddings market.