The 5 Snorkeling & Diving Trips in Airlie Beach That Earn Their Price

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

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

Review of Ocean Rafting from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and secluded snorkel sites, with prices, tips, and honest advice.

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

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2.Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

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

Review of Red Cat Adventures’ 8-hour Whitsundays cruise, with Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout, two snorkel stops, lunch, and practical tips.

“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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3.Fly Raft Package w Scenic Flight & Snorkeling

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

See Heart Reef from the air, then race to Whitehaven Beach for snorkeling, Hill Inlet, lunch, and a full day in the Whitsundays.

“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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4.Providence Whitehaven Day Sail with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 640 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $137Best value

Sail to Whitehaven Beach from Airlie Beach on a classic schooner with Hill Inlet views, reef snorkeling, lunch options, and a small-group feel.

“Great day out lots of communication from guys in board. Snorkel spot was great and plenty of time at Whitehaven beach”

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5.Whitsunday: Whitsunday Islands Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 486 reviews · 7 hours · from $162

Review of the 7-hour Whitsunday speedboat tour with Whitehaven Beach lunch, Hill Inlet views, snorkeling, whale spotting, and practical booking tips.

“I highly recommend this tour! Dan and Luke were amazing—super attentive, friendly, and made sure everyone was comfortable throughout. They had a great sense of humor and really added to the experience. The entire tour was nothing but enjoyable!”

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