Ocean Rafting Full-Day Raft Trip
Ocean Rafting's seven-hour trip pairs Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout and snorkelling.
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Whitsunday Island Tours: Whitehaven Day Trips, Sailing, Flights And Prices
Compare 30 tours across five categories, from day sails to scenic flights.
- A$85lowest per-person from-price across these tours
- 74Islands · the Whitsundays are described as 74 islands in the Great Barrier Reef by Tourism Whitsundays
- A$85Tours from · the 2 hour sunset sail; Whitehaven day trips start at A$124 per person
Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout
from A$249 per person
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- 7 hours
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- Free cancellation
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- Ocean Rafting
Whitsunday Island Tours By The Numbers
7 km
Whitehaven Beach · of 98% pure silica sand, per Cruise Whitsundays
A$699
Roster top end · two-night maxi yacht sailing, the highest starting price of the 30 tours listed here
A$8.50
Reef charge · GBRMPA full-day Environmental Management Charge per person; part-day A$4.25; rises to A$9.00 from 1 April 2027
A$7.75
Camping permit · per person per night in Whitsunday Islands National Park, A$31.00 per family; Whitehaven Beach campground has 10 sites
A$74.50
Hamilton Island ferry · adult one way from Airlie Beach, Cruise Whitsundays Resort Connections; child A$63
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Whitsunday Island Tours By Trip Type
Whitehaven day trips
Eco Cruise, Buffet Included
This eight-hour eco-cruise from Airlie Beach with Red Cat Adventures combines time on Whitehaven Beach with a buffet lunch, plus snorkelling on the fringing reefs and a stop at Hill Inlet Lookout, rated 4.8 from 3235 reviews.
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High-Speed Catamaran Snorkel Cruise
Red Cat Adventures runs this eight-hour cruise to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and a snorkel stop.
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2-Night Sailing, Meals Included
OzSail Whitsunday runs this three-day, two-night sailing trip with meals, from A$600.
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Matador 2-Day 1-Night Sailing
OzSail Whitsunday runs this two-day, one-night trip with sailing, snorkelling and Whitehaven Beach.
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Matador, 1 Night Aboard
Matador Whitsundays is a two-day, one-night sailing trip with Trydant Pty LTD, from A$495.
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Reefworld Day Cruise, Base Fare
Cruise Whitsundays runs this ten-hour Great Barrier Reef adventure cruise from Airlie Beach, from A$329.
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Reefworld Pontoon, Free Cancellation
Cruise Whitsundays runs this 10-hour day trip to the Hardy Reef pontoon, from A$329, free cancellation, rated 4.6 across 375 reviews.
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Reef and Whitehaven Combo
This eight-hour trip from Airlie Beach with Iconic Whitsunday Adventures covers both headline experiences in one day: snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef and time on Whitehaven Beach, rated 4.6 across 346 reviews, from A$333 per person.
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Guided Jet Ski Tour
A guided jet ski tour from Airlie Beach, two and a half hours, rated 4.9.
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Providence Day Sail, Snorkeling
Whitsunday Sailing runs this classic Providence day sail with snorkelling and Whitehaven Beach, nine hours or more.
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Sail and Snorkel, Lunch Included
Red Cat Adventures runs this eight-and-a-half-hour sail and snorkel trip with lunch, from A$219.
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70-Minute Reef Scenic Flight
This 70-minute scenic flight from Airlie Beach with Whitsunday Air Tours takes in the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef, rated 4.8 across 2355 reviews, from A$299 per person.
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Heart Reef Flight, 1 Hour
A one-hour scenic flight from Airlie Beach over Heart Reef and the Whitsundays with Ocean Rafting.
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Fly and Raft Combo, Snorkel
This full-day package pairs an Ocean Rafting scenic flight over Heart Reef and the Whitsunday Islands with an ocean raft trip to Whitehaven Beach and a snorkel stop, rated 4.9 across 945 reviews, from A$565.
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Islands and Heart Reef Flight
Fly Australia Charter runs this one hour 30 minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef.
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| Tour | Kind | Meal | Length | Meets | From | Rating | Book |
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| Ocean Rafting Full-Day Raft TripOcean Rafting | Whitehaven day trips | Meal included in the fare | 7 hours | Coral Sea Marina | A$249 | ★ 4.95,008 reviews | Check availability |
| Guided Jet Ski TourWhitsunday Jetski Tours | Day sails and water activities | Meal not stated | 2 hours 30 minutes | Sent at checkout | A$129 | ★ 4.93,531 reviews | Check availability |
| Eco Cruise, Buffet IncludedRed Cat Adventures | Whitehaven day trips | Meal included in the fare | 8 hours | Coral Sea Marina | A$250 | ★ 4.83,235 reviews | Check availability |
| High-Speed Catamaran Snorkel CruiseRed Cat Adventures | Whitehaven day trips | Meal included in the fare | 8 hours | Coral Sea Marina | A$250 | ★ 4.93,166 reviews | Check availability |
| Ocean Rafting, Hill Inlet LookoutOcean Rafting | Whitehaven day trips | Meal included in the fare | 6.5 hours to a full day | Coral Sea Marina | A$249 | ★ 4.82,433 reviews | Check availability |
| 70-Minute Reef Scenic FlightWhitsunday Air Tours | Heart Reef flights | Meal not stated | 70 minutes | Laguna Quays Airport | A$299 | ★ 4.82,355 reviews | Check availability |
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Best Months For Whitsunday Island Tours
Hamilton Island rainfall (mm)
Hamilton Island air temperature29.9 max / 24.9 min29.6 max / 24.8 min28.9 max / 24.5 min27.0 max / 23.0 min24.3 max / 20.7 min22.3 max / 18.9 min21.6 max / 18.0 min22.9 max / 18.5 min25.3 max / 20.2 min27.4 max / 22.2 min28.8 max / 23.5 min29.9 max / 24.6 min
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January
Hamilton Island rainfall (mm): 297.6 Rain days (1 mm or more): 13.2 Stinger risk: Higher risk, suit advised Cyclone season: Cyclone season
Hamilton Island air temperature (C): 29.9 max / 24.9 min
February
Hamilton Island rainfall (mm): 288.8 Rain days (1 mm or more): 14.3 Stinger risk: Higher risk, suit advised Cyclone season: Cyclone season
Hamilton Island air temperature (C): 29.6 max / 24.8 min
March
Hamilton Island rainfall (mm): 231.6 Rain days (1 mm or more): 13.8 Stinger risk: Higher risk, suit advised Cyclone season: Cyclone season
Hamilton Island air temperature (C): 28.9 max / 24.5 min
April
Hamilton Island rainfall (mm): 153.6 Rain days (1 mm or more): 12.1 Stinger risk: Higher risk, suit advised Cyclone season: Cyclone season
Hamilton Island air temperature (C): 27.0 max / 23.0 min
May
Hamilton Island rainfall (mm): 97.5 Rain days (1 mm or more): 11.3 Stinger risk: Higher risk, suit advised Cyclone season: Outside season
Hamilton Island air temperature (C): 24.3 max / 20.7 min
June
Hamilton Island rainfall (mm): 57.0 Rain days (1 mm or more): 7.2 Stinger risk: Present all year, lower risk Cyclone season: Outside season
Hamilton Island air temperature (C): 22.3 max / 18.9 min
July
Hamilton Island rainfall (mm): 52.2 Rain days (1 mm or more): 5.9 Stinger risk: Present all year, lower risk Cyclone season: Outside season
Hamilton Island air temperature (C): 21.6 max / 18.0 min
August
Hamilton Island rainfall (mm): 25.8 Rain days (1 mm or more): 3.3 Stinger risk: Present all year, lower risk Cyclone season: Outside season
Hamilton Island air temperature (C): 22.9 max / 18.5 min
September
Hamilton Island rainfall (mm): 25.1 Rain days (1 mm or more): 2.8 Stinger risk: Present all year, lower risk Cyclone season: Outside season
Hamilton Island air temperature (C): 25.3 max / 20.2 min
October
Hamilton Island rainfall (mm): 26.6 Rain days (1 mm or more): 3.4 Stinger risk: Present all year, lower risk Cyclone season: Outside season
Hamilton Island air temperature (C): 27.4 max / 22.2 min
November
Hamilton Island rainfall (mm): 74.5 Rain days (1 mm or more): 5.3 Stinger risk: Higher risk, suit advised Cyclone season: Cyclone season
Hamilton Island air temperature (C): 28.8 max / 23.5 min
December
Hamilton Island rainfall (mm): 157.4 Rain days (1 mm or more): 8.0 Stinger risk: Higher risk, suit advised Cyclone season: Cyclone season
Hamilton Island air temperature (C): 29.9 max / 24.6 min
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| Month | Hamilton Island air temperature (C) | Hamilton Island rainfall (mm) | Rain days (1 mm or more) | Stinger risk | Cyclone season |
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| January | 29.9 max / 24.9 min | 297.6 | 13.2 | Higher risk, suit advised | Cyclone season |
| February | 29.6 max / 24.8 min | 288.8 | 14.3 | Higher risk, suit advised | Cyclone season |
| March | 28.9 max / 24.5 min | 231.6 | 13.8 | Higher risk, suit advised | Cyclone season |
| April | 27.0 max / 23.0 min | 153.6 | 12.1 | Higher risk, suit advised | Cyclone season |
| May | 24.3 max / 20.7 min | 97.5 | 11.3 | Higher risk, suit advised | Outside season |
| June | 22.3 max / 18.9 min | 57.0 | 7.2 | Present all year, lower risk | Outside season |
| July | 21.6 max / 18.0 min | 52.2 | 5.9 | Present all year, lower risk | Outside season |
| August | 22.9 max / 18.5 min | 25.8 | 3.3 | Present all year, lower risk | Outside season |
| September | 25.3 max / 20.2 min | 25.1 | 2.8 | Present all year, lower risk | Outside season |
| October | 27.4 max / 22.2 min | 26.6 | 3.4 | Present all year, lower risk | Outside season |
| November | 28.8 max / 23.5 min | 74.5 | 5.3 | Higher risk, suit advised | Cyclone season |
| December | 29.9 max / 24.6 min | 157.4 | 8.0 | Higher risk, suit advised | Cyclone season |
Whitehaven Day Trip, Overnight Sail Or Scenic Flight: How They Compare
| Whitehaven day trip | Overnight sail | Scenic flight | |
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| From-price (roster) | A$124 per person (Cruise Whitsundays half-day); Red Cat and Ocean Rafting day trips A$249 to A$250 | A$495 per person (1 night); A$600 to A$699 for 2 nights | A$299 per person (70 minute flight); fly and raft combo A$565 |
| Time | 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours on the listings | 2 days (1 night) to 3 days (2 nights) | 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes in the air |
| Swim and snorkel | Beach time plus snorkel stops; Cruise Whitsundays states up to 2 hours on Whitehaven Beach; Big Fury states about an hour snorkelling; Ocean Rafting lists 2 snorkel stops | Snorkelling stops and Whitehaven Beach included; OzSail lists reef snorkelling, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet | No swimming; seen from the air |
| Seasickness exposure | Fast boat or catamaran | Sailing yacht | Aircraft |
| What you see | Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet lookout, snorkel reefs (Red Cat lists a guided walk to Hill Inlet) | Island anchorages, reef snorkelling, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, stargazing from the deck | Whitsunday Islands, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and Heart Reef from a window seat |
Where Whitsunday Island Tours Depart And Land
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Departure Points
- Ocean Rafting Full-Day Raft Tripfrom A$249
- Eco Cruise, Buffet Includedfrom A$250
Beach
- Ocean Rafting Full-Day Raft Tripfrom A$249
- Eco Cruise, Buffet Includedfrom A$250
Land Lookouts
- Ocean Rafting Full-Day Raft Tripfrom A$249
- Eco Cruise, Buffet Includedfrom A$250
Island
- Ocean Rafting Full-Day Raft Tripfrom A$249
- Eco Cruise, Buffet Includedfrom A$250
Reef
- 70-Minute Reef Scenic Flightfrom A$299
- Heart Reef Flight, 1 Hourfrom A$355
- Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach)Departure Points
- Coral Sea MarinaDeparture Points · 1.4 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- Shute Harbour Marine TerminalDeparture Points · 7.1 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- Hamilton Island MarinaDeparture Points · 25 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- Whitsunday Airport (Flametree)Departure Points · 3.2 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- Whitsunday Coast Airport (Proserpine)Departure Points · 31 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- Hamilton Island AirportDeparture Points · 26 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- Laguna Quays AirportDeparture Points · 38 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- Airlie Beach Town CentreTown · 770 m from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- Airlie Beach LagoonTown · 860 m from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- Whitehaven BeachBeach · 32 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- Catseye Beach (Hamilton Island)Beach · 26 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- Butterfly Bay (Hook Island)Beach · 31 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- Blue Pearl Bay (Hayman Island)Beach · 29 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- Hill Inlet LookoutLand Lookouts · 31 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- One Tree Hill (Hamilton Island)Land Lookouts · 25 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- Whitsunday IslandIsland · 27 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- Hamilton IslandIsland · 26 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- Daydream IslandIsland · 9.4 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- Hayman IslandIsland · 30 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- Long IslandIsland · 15 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- South Molle IslandIsland · 12 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- Hook IslandIsland · 26 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- Haslewood IslandIsland · 37 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- Heart ReefReef · 77 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
- Hardy ReefReef · 78 km from Port of Airlie (Airlie Beach) in a straight line
What Guests Say About Whitsunday Island Tours
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“Breathtaking views, impeccable hospitality, a wonderful excursion from the moment of pick up to drop off. This is an excursion we will always remember.”
“We had such a lovely afternoon!! The guys on the boat were so nice and friendly. The weather was phenomenal! We were in a group of 6 and had so much fun!!”
“It was a wonder day out (a little long) but the cabin crew were awesome especially under tough weather conditions. Thank you for getting us home safety.”
“Very well organised trip, the team made it fun and safe, it exceeded expectations, really enjoyed it, thanks!”
Where To Stay In Airlie Beach And Hamilton Island
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
2 Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach QLD 4802
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Airlie Beach Hotel
Corner The Esplanade and Coconut Grove, Airlie Beach QLD 4802
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Reef View Hotel
Resort Drive, Hamilton Island QLD 4803
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How much do Whitsunday Islands tours cost?
Day trips to Whitehaven Beach leave Airlie Beach and last anywhere from 6.5 hours to a full day, depending on the operator you book. Ocean Rafting runs a seven-hour trip taking in Hill Inlet Lookout, snorkelling and time on the sand, from $249 per person.
Which tours visit Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet?
No two operators run the same boat, so trip formats vary a lot here. Red Cat Adventures runs a full-day eco-cruise with buffet lunch included, from $250 per person for eight hours on the water.
Can I cancel or change my booking?
Free cancellation applies to most tours here, 26 of the 30 listed. Four exceptions are the Cruise Whitsundays Whitehaven half-day and Reefworld day cruises, the Prosail 2-day maxi trip and the Prima overnight sail; check their live booking pages before committing.
What is the difference between a day trip and overnight sailing?
Day trips return to Airlie Beach the same day, with from-prices starting at A$85. Overnight sailing means one or two nights aboard a maxi yacht, meals and snorkel gear included, priced from A$495 to A$699.
Do tours include snorkelling gear?
Most do: snorkelling gear is listed as included on 20 of the 30 tours here, from Whitehaven day trips to overnight sails. Check the inclusions on the live booking page before you book, as some trips leave gear out.
Can you see Heart Reef on a tour?
Heart Reef is visible only from the air, and four scenic flights on this roster fly over it. Ocean Rafting offers a one-hour flight from A$355, Fly Australia Charter a 90-minute flight from A$339, and a 70-minute option starts at A$299.
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