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Airlie Beach: Outer Great Barrier Reef & Whitehaven Beach Snorkel Tour

Tourists snorkeling above coral reef in Whitsundays, Australia.
Boat sailing over clear waters of Whitsundays Islands with snorkelers exploring the reef.
Tourists relaxing on Whitehaven Beach with turquoise water and distant hills.
Tourists enjoying the view from Hill Inlet Lookout, Whitsundays, overlooking turquoise waters.

Duration

9 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience
    • Zoom through the Whitsundays aboard Viper—the only tour that takes you to the Outer Reef, Hill Inlet, and Whitehaven Beach all in one day.

    • Snorkel the vibrant outer reef at Bait Reef’s Stepping Stones, guided by marine biologists and fully equipped for an unforgettable underwater adventure.

    • Refuel with a freshly packed lunch of salads, cold meats, cheese, and a bread roll, plus morning or afternoon tea featuring fruit platters and brownies.

    • Hike to Hill Inlet Lookout, relax on Whitehaven Beach, and enjoy fun extras like a floating croc pad and slide at South Whitehaven.

    • 9-hour guided snorkel safari at Bait Reef Lagoon & Stepping Stones

    • Lunch & snacks

    • Filtered water

    • Fastest boat in the Whitsundays, powered by Rolls-Royce jets

    • Guided bush walk to Hill Inlet Lookout

    • Marine biologist crew

    • Floating croc pad & slide at South Whitehaven Beach

    • Snorkelling equipment, stinger suits, wetsuits, & flotation devices

    • Soft drinks and water bottles (additional cost)
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hats, & sunscreen

    • Swimwear & towels

    • Camera

    • Light jacket/jumper for windy, wet, or cool days (warmer jacket for winter)

    • Cash/card to pay for soft drinks or water bottles (if desired)

    Accessibility

    • Not suitable for pregnant women, guests with back problems, mobility impairments, heart problems, or pre-existing medical conditions, and non-swimmers.

    • Minimum height requirement: 130cm

    • Not wheelchair accessible.

    Additional information

    • The bushwalk to Hill Inlet Lookout requires a reasonable fitness level as it consists of many stone steps.

    • If weather conditions are unfavourable, there may be an alternate route to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.

    • If you wish to snorkel, you must be able to swim. If you are a weak swimmer or a non-swimmer, this activity might be too dangerous.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

      • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

      Pick-up points

      • This tour includes pick-ups.

      • On the day of your tour, arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time at the pick-up point.

      • Please check your final voucher for the details of the pick-up point and specific instructions.

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