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The 15 Best Airlie Beach Tours & Whitsundays Trips

96 tours  ·  from $18

Airlie Beach is a marina with a town attached, and everything worth doing leaves from it. The 15 below sort the Whitehaven day boats, the overnight sailings and the scenic flights by price, tide window and group size.

Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout - The ride from Coral Sea Marina
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Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout

1.Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,777 reviews · from $149Our pick

Ride a fast inflatable raft from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and quiet fringing reefs. You get snorkel gear, guided walks, reef talks, hotel transfers, and a choice of extra beach time or extra snorkeling. Guides such as Georgie, Max, Tori, and Bernie bring plenty of energy.

“Awesome crew to a fantastic location nothing was too much trouble and a great time was had by everyone.”

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Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour - Airlie Adventure: the sensible first ride
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Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour

2.Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,348 reviews · from $92

Ride a Sea-Doo from Coral Sea Marina into the Whitsunday Islands Marine Park with guides such as Josh, Phoebe, Sami, and Brodie. Choose a beginner-friendly Airlie Adventure, a longer two-island ride, or a solo trek to Palm Bay Resort with lunch and pool time.

“We did the Airlie Adventure tour and couldn’t recommend it enough! It was a bit choppy out on the water but we still had the absolute best time!! Josh (aka Bradley Cooper) was a fantastic guide! Would 10/10 do it again next time we are in Airlie!”

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Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise - Whitehaven Beach and its startling sand
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Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

3.Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,953 reviews · from $164

Spend about eight hours aboard Red Cat Adventures’ Thunder Cat, visiting Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout, and two reef snorkel sites. Crew members such as Hannah, Jet, Frankie, and Jared provide instruction, lunch, snacks, and gear. Pickup from selected Airlie Beach points is available.

“The weather was quite moody but we still had a lovely experience - visibility was decent in the reef and the beach/lookouts breathtaking. The music and bumpy ride made it a super fun experience as well.”

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Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet - Pickup from Airlie Beach and the morning start
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Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet

4.Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,644 reviews · 8 hours · from $162

Spend eight hours with Red Cat Adventures cruising from Airlie Beach to two changing snorkel sites, Whitehaven Beach, and Hill Inlet Lookout. Expect a stable custom catamaran, guided reef time, stinger or wetsuit hire, homemade brownies, buffet lunch, and an upbeat English-speaking crew.

“overwhelming the natures beauty. l enjoy swimming at whiteheaven beach and snorkeling”

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Airlie Beach: Snorkel, Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach - Choosing North Whitehaven or South Whitehaven
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Airlie Beach: Snorkel, Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach

5.Snorkel, Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,119 reviews · 390 minutes - 1 day · from $147

Ocean Rafting takes you from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet on a fast semi-rigid raft. Expect guided walks, coral reef snorkeling, flotation gear, and lively crews such as Ben, Jenna, Brent, and James. Choose North Whitehaven for more snorkeling or South Whitehaven for extra beach time.

“Great view on Whitheaven Beach. Super funny and entertaining guides James and Brandon. Driving in the speedy boat was so cool”

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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays & Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight - Pickup from Airlie Beach and the ride to the airport
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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays & Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight

6.Whitsundays & Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,810 reviews · 1h 10m · from $211

Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport with a guaranteed window seat and live English commentary. Your pilot points out Airlie Beach, Conway National Park, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, the islands, and Heart Reef. Hotel transfers are included, and the small aircraft carries no more than seven people.

“Everything was perfect : the crew, the views, the organisation of the activity. It was one of the best scenic view I have ever seen in my life. You have to do it absolutely !!”

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From Airlie: Whitsundays and Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise - The afternoon cruise earns its keep on the way home
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From Airlie: Whitsundays and Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise

7.From Airlie: Whitsundays and Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,548 reviews · 7 hours · from $109

Cruise Whitsundays takes you from Port of Airlie through the island chain to southern Whitehaven Beach. Choose a morning run or an afternoon trip with sunset views. Expect a high-speed vessel, island commentary, tea, beach time, stinger suits, and optional paddleboards.

“Could not fault the trip the staff, food and the boat we went on. I was just surprised to see so many boats in the bay and so many people all doing what we were doing. Don’t know why I expected it to be just our boat because everyone was doing what we were seeing and enjoying a beautiful island and cruise. Top rate cruise”

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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays & Heart Reef Scenic Flight - The short ride from Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Airport
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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays & Heart Reef Scenic Flight

8.Whitsundays & Heart Reef Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,426 reviews · 1 hour · from $237

Take a one-hour fixed-wing flight from Whitsunday Airport over the 74 Whitsunday Islands, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and Heart Reef. You get a guaranteed window seat, pilot commentary, lounge access, and hotel pickup from Airlie Beach. Pilots such as Josh, Katie, Lewis, and Joey are known for calm, clear explanations.

“A great experience! Our pilot was so informative and ensured everyone had a good time and told us lots so much about the history and current status of the reef and islands.”

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Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Islands & Heart Reef Scenic Flight - A simple 65-minute plan from Airlie Beach
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Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Islands & Heart Reef Scenic Flight

9.Whitsunday Islands & Heart Reef Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,188 reviews · 1h 5m · from $274

Fly from Airlie Beach over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, Hardy Reef, Hook Reef, and Heart Reef in a fixed-wing plane with panoramic windows. Your English or Chinese-speaking pilot provides live commentary, makes several passes for photos, and may point out turtles, manta rays, whales, or other marine life.

“Best thing I’ve ever done. Tour guide was great very lucky to get a copilot seat!! Big plane nerd so was so cool to hear the ATC etc. Solo travelled and made my experience incredible. Thanks a bunch”

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Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel - South Whitehaven Lookout and the 45-minute walk
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Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options – All Day Beach Or Snorkel

10.Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options – All Day Beach Or Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,028 reviews · from $164

From Coral Sea Marina, ZigZag Whitsundays takes you by fast, air-conditioned boat to Whitehaven Beach for swimming, beach time, lunch, and a guided walk to South Whitehaven Lookout. Choose the all-day beach option or add a one-hour snorkel stop, with equipment and stinger suits supplied.

“It was such a great experience, even when I was traveling alone. I’m met a lot of new people. I love Australia. I would recommend this tour to everyone.!! 😍😍😍”

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Airlie Beach: Fly Raft Package w Scenic Flight & Snorkeling - The 60-minute flight to Heart Reef
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Airlie Beach: Fly Raft Package w Scenic Flight & Snorkeling

11.Fly Raft Package w Scenic Flight & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 788 reviews · 1 day · from $378

Combine a 60-minute scenic flight over Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach with a high-speed Ocean Rafting trip. You get a guaranteed window seat, guided Hill Inlet walk, lunch, snorkeling gear, and either two snorkel sites or extra time on Whitehaven Beach.

“Simply amazing! A must do! The view you will have on the flight on the great reef barrier and on the Withsundays islands is incredible! Everything is organized well with the transport so you can go on with the boat trip. The crew was friendly and funny! The view of whitehaven beach after a small and easy 20 minutes walk was beautiful! The snorkeling part was great, we saw a turtle. And the food was good. We rested the last hour on whitehaven beach after such a wonderful day!”

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2-Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Trimaran Avatar - Sailing between the islands and reef waters
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2-Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Trimaran Avatar

12.2-Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Trimaran Avatar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 771 reviews · from $466

Set sail from Coral Sea Marina aboard Avatar, the Whitsundays’ only commercial sailing trimaran. You’ll visit Whitehaven Beach, snorkel calm reef waters, eat all meals onboard, and sleep at sea with a maximum of 26 people. Crews may include skippers such as Alex, Dave, or Sammy.

“All of it it.was the best trip ever Alex and Ella where the best ella was a awesome cook and helpfull and we had good chat Alex was very professional and nogalagble took us to all the top spot and definitely interested doing it again thank again alex and Ella from matt dillon”

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Airlie Beach: Visit Hill Inlet Lookout and Whitehaven Beach - Starting at Shute Harbour
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Airlie Beach: Visit Hill Inlet Lookout and Whitehaven Beach

13.Visit Hill Inlet Lookout and Whitehaven Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 760 reviews · from $162

You’ll cruise from Shute Harbour aboard SeaLink Whitsundays’ air-conditioned catamaran, with live commentary, buffet meals, and a rooftop deck. Guided walks lead to Hill Inlet Lookout and Whitehaven Beach. Crew members such as Harry, Renee, Rhi, and Jack may be on hand, depending on the departure.

“Very nice tour with lovely crew who will make the best of any weather! Boat was nice with lots of space”

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2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise incl. Whitehaven Beach & Great Barrier Reef - Whitehaven Beach and its famous silica sand
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2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise incl. Whitehaven Beach & Great Barrier Reef

14.2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise incl. Whitehaven Beach & Great Barrier Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 752 reviews · from $466

Sail from Airlie Beach aboard the 82-foot Spank Me with a crew led by Captain Alex. Over two days and two nights, visit Whitehaven Beach and selected Whitsunday snorkeling sites, with meals, bunks, park fees, and equipment included. Expect close quarters, shared facilities, and a real sailing adventure.

“The snorkelling spots were all incredible, as well as Whitehaven beach which was unreal. The food was delicious, the crew were really sociable and knowledgable. Would 100% recommend this to anyone wanting to tour the Whitsundays.”

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1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight - The first view of the Whitsunday Islands
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1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight

15.1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 746 reviews

Take a 60-minute scenic flight from Airlie Beach over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, Heart Reef, and the Great Barrier Reef. Your pilot provides live commentary and makes extra passes at key sights. Pickup is available, window seats are guaranteed, and groups are limited to 13 people.

“Nice views of the islands and Great Barrier Reef. Pilot gave plenty of time to allow us to get our cameras ready to take pics. Try to avoid 3rd row, which had some obstructed visibility due to plane wing and wheel. Plane was very hot during takeoff and landing - dress accordingly.”

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