




Duration
Guided tour
Transfers available
Meals included
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Set out on a full-day Whitsundays cruise with Whitehaven Beach visits, guided lookouts, and onboard meals included.
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Sail through the Whitsunday Islands to reach Whitehaven Beach, known for its pure silica sands and turquoise waters.
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Join guided walks to Hill Inlet and Tongue Point lookout to see the iconic swirling sands from above.
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Spend several hours on Whitehaven Beach with time to swim, relax, or explore at your own pace.
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Enjoy morning tea, a buffet lunch, and afternoon tea onboard, with comfortable seating, commentary, and scenic cruising throughout the day.
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Full-day Whitehaven Beach cruise
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Round-trip bus transfers from Shute Harbour
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Live commentary by knowledgeable crew
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Guided bushwalks to Hill Inlet & Whitehaven Beach lookouts
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Quality beach time at Whitehaven Beach
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Buffet lunch
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Morning & afternoon tea
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Enjoy a full-day cruise through the Whitsundays with guided walks, Whitehaven Beach time, and onboard meals included.
Getting started
The full-day tour departs from Shute Harbour (with transfers from Airlie Beach) and cruises through the Whitsunday Islands to Whitehaven Beach.
What to expect
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Cruising through the Whitsundays: Relax aboard a modern, air-conditioned catamaran with spacious indoor lounges and an open-air rooftop deck. Along the way, enjoy informative commentary about the islands, marine life, and the region’s history as you sail through the Ngaro Sea Trail.
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Guided lookouts & beach time: Join your guide for a walk to Hill Inlet and Tongue Point lookout, where you’ll see the famous swirling silica sands. Then head to Whitehaven Beach to swim, unwind, or stroll along the shoreline at your own pace.
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Island exploration: Spend several hours on Whitsunday Island, combining guided walks with free time on the beach. The experience is designed to balance structured sightseeing with time to relax and take in the natural surroundings.
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Meals onboard: Enjoy morning tea, a buffet-style lunch, and afternoon tea served onboard, with a variety of fresh options to keep you energised throughout the day.
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What to bring
- Bring your swimmers, towel, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, change of clothes, and extra cash or a credit card for onboard purchases..
Additional information
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Facilities: Toilets, bar.
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Please note that the cruise departs from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal, which is approximately 10kms south of Airlie Beach.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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