Fly Raft Package: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkel and Scenic Flight

4.8

271 reviews

Available languages

German

Chinese

English

Italian

French

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Overview

Experience the best of the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef in one day with a Whitsunday scenic flight and Ocean Rafting adventure! Experience the Whitsundays’ ultimate destinations… Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and secret snorkelling locations.

Enjoy a bird’s eye view of many of the 74 Whitsunday Islands, fly over Whitehaven Beach and picture postcard Hill Inlet before heading out to the Great Barrier Reef and experiencing one of the most photographed reef locations, Heart Reef. The comfortable fixed wing aircraft offers big window viewing, pilot commentary and the best views of the Whitsundays!

Following your flight, enjoy an Ocean Rafting adventure, offering three days in one, including an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, pristine snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks. The Southern Lights tour offers more beach time and the Northern Exposure tour offers more snorkelling time.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please bring: swimmers, a beach bag with a towel, hat and shoes, a jacket during winter to protect you from wind and for warmth after snorkelling, camera in a waterproof case or Tupperware, cash for water, soft drinks, fruit juices and chocolates for sale on board, everything you need for the day as you will not return to your accommodation between tours.

Please note: For legal and safety reasons all passengers are weighed prior to boarding. Maximum per seat weight is 120 kgs. Full names and exact weights per passenger must be advised when booking due to flight weight availability.

Air con Airport Lounge, Cafe, Charging Port and secure lockers

Guaranteed window seats with big window viewing

Whitsunday Airport only 8 mins drive from main street of Airlie Beach

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Guided National Park walks

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Tour to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet

60 minute reef and island scenic flight

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Tropical lunch at Whitehaven beach

Inner fringing coral reef snorkelling and sunsuit/wetsuit

Assorted Alcoholic and NON Alcoholic Drinks and snacks (available to purchase - Cash or Credit Card)

Prescription Mask Hire - AUD20 payable direct on day of travel

A QLD public holiday surcharge of $20 per adult, $10 per child and $50 per family (2ad,2ch)

If you are on cruise ship, the timings of this tour DO NOT align with cruise ship schedule.

This tour does not pick up or depart from Hamilton Island. You can join this tour from Airlie Beach.

Options

Fly Raft - Northern Exposure

Fly Raft -Northern Exposure
Pickup included

Fly Raft - Southern Lights

Fly Raft - Southern Lights
Pickup included

Operated by Ocean Rafting

Reviews

4.8

271 reviews

253

Incredible!
Ruby D,Nov 19, 2024
5.0
We recently did this package and we loved it! We were picked up directly from our hotel early in the morning and taken to the flight, our driver was lovely and super helpful, pointing out recommendations throughout the drive. We were given lockers at the airport to hold our things. The plane ride was incredible! The views were breathtaking, our pilot was lovely and very skilled. I would recommend taking a travel sickness tablet before flying if you usually get motion sickness! We were then driven from the airport to the marina where we were given stinger suits and told which boat we would be on. Our team from Ocean rafting was Hayley and Tay…both were amazing at making the day super memorable! We had a fairly long drive on the boat to the first location but tay made it fun by showing us some tricks with the boat! We did the walk up to hill inlet lookout first and that was incredible as well, super easy 15 min walk but not accessible (lots of stairs) then we had our included lunch which was delicious and we had a swim in the Whitsundays beach. The highlight was the snorkelling, we were provided with our stinger suits, snorkels and flippers and given two locations to snorkel. First location was full of beautiful turtles! And second was PACKED with beautiful fish that swam right around you. 10/10 experience, would highly recommend! Thankyou Hayley and Tay for putting so much effort in to making the day great.
Missing flight!
Zeehae B,Nov 17, 2024
1.0
I missed the flight, since they didn't send the email including exact pickup time until 11:30 pm, the time which i should have been sleeping to wake up the next morning. Since my phone number was not the aussie one, they couldn't contact on phone - was their excuse, but all the other company sent the email ahead of the tour at the right time. The Viator didn't take any responsibility, neither did the local tourist company. After missing about 400$, they didn't refund nor change the schedule. I'm very upset about the company but the rafting cruise was very nice and so was the captain.
10/10 perfect whitsundays day and experience!!!!
Apoorva G,Nov 16, 2024
5.0
Where do we even begin! This was the perfect experience combining all the best bits together into one day. We took the southern lights option and everything ran super smoothly. The day was heaps of fun, and every single person was delightful. The scenic flight was incredible, and the ocean raft crew was so much fun. Kevin, Eve, Hayden made our day so easy and full of chats and laughs. Check-ins, shuttles, timings, everything was beautifully done!
The tour itself was...
Jihyun A,Nov 6, 2024
1.0
The tour itself was alright, but the customer service was terrible. I provided my accommodation address, and I was advised to be picked up 2.6 km away from my accommodation at 6:10 a.m. — in the opposite direction of the airport for the scenic flight. To ensure this was correct, I reached out to Viator for confirmation. They didn’t reply to my email, so I contacted them via chat, where they confirmed that the pickup location was correct and unchanged. Since taxi service in Airlie Beach is quite unreliable, and we didn’t want to risk missing the pickup, we got up at 4:30 a.m. and took a taxi around 5:30 a.m. to the specified location. We even considered walking the 2.6 km if necessary. However, once the pickup started, I noticed the driver stopped at the lagoon, only a 7-minute walk from my accommodation. Later in the afternoon, I learned that they actually stop directly at my accommodation. I don’t understand why I was given the wrong pickup location. This caused absolutely unnecessary stress. Overall, it was a frustrating start to the tour. I later requested a refund for the taxi fare as a gesture of apology, but it was denied. I spent over $2k with them, so $17 is minimal, yet they refused to take responsibility for their mistake. I also shared my concerns with Ocean Rafting, but their response was the same. I am deeply disappointed with their service and hope others don’t have to experience what I did.
So much fun!!!
Kari B,Oct 28, 2024
5.0
Had an incredible day, starting with the flight over the reef, which was an amazing experience - a must-do. The rest of the day on (and off) the boat with Chris and Simon was a blast. Stunning views, both above and below the water, and 10/10 boat trip back to the marina. Highly recommend!

From AUD 509

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Fly Raft Package: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkel and Scenic Flight

4.8

271 reviews

Available languages

German

Chinese

English

Italian

French

From AUD 509

Check availability

Overview

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Air con Airport Lounge, Cafe, Charging Port and secure lockers

Guaranteed window seats with big window viewing

Whitsunday Airport only 8 mins drive from main street of Airlie Beach

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Guided National Park walks

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Tour to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet

60 minute reef and island scenic flight

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Tropical lunch at Whitehaven beach

Inner fringing coral reef snorkelling and sunsuit/wetsuit

Assorted Alcoholic and NON Alcoholic Drinks and snacks (available to purchase - Cash or Credit Card)

Prescription Mask Hire - AUD20 payable direct on day of travel

A QLD public holiday surcharge of $20 per adult, $10 per child and $50 per family (2ad,2ch)

If you are on cruise ship, the timings of this tour DO NOT align with cruise ship schedule.

This tour does not pick up or depart from Hamilton Island. You can join this tour from Airlie Beach.

Options

Fly Raft - Northern Exposure

Fly Raft -Northern Exposure
Pickup included

Fly Raft - Southern Lights

Fly Raft - Southern Lights
Pickup included

Operated by Ocean Rafting

Reviews

4.8

271 reviews

253

Incredible!
Ruby D,Nov 19, 2024
5.0
We recently did this package and we loved it! We were picked up directly from our hotel early in the morning and taken to the flight, our driver was lovely and super helpful, pointing out recommendations throughout the drive. We were given lockers at the airport to hold our things. The plane ride was incredible! The views were breathtaking, our pilot was lovely and very skilled. I would recommend taking a travel sickness tablet before flying if you usually get motion sickness! We were then driven from the airport to the marina where we were given stinger suits and told which boat we would be on. Our team from Ocean rafting was Hayley and Tay…both were amazing at making the day super memorable! We had a fairly long drive on the boat to the first location but tay made it fun by showing us some tricks with the boat! We did the walk up to hill inlet lookout first and that was incredible as well, super easy 15 min walk but not accessible (lots of stairs) then we had our included lunch which was delicious and we had a swim in the Whitsundays beach. The highlight was the snorkelling, we were provided with our stinger suits, snorkels and flippers and given two locations to snorkel. First location was full of beautiful turtles! And second was PACKED with beautiful fish that swam right around you. 10/10 experience, would highly recommend! Thankyou Hayley and Tay for putting so much effort in to making the day great.
Missing flight!
Zeehae B,Nov 17, 2024
1.0
I missed the flight, since they didn't send the email including exact pickup time until 11:30 pm, the time which i should have been sleeping to wake up the next morning. Since my phone number was not the aussie one, they couldn't contact on phone - was their excuse, but all the other company sent the email ahead of the tour at the right time. The Viator didn't take any responsibility, neither did the local tourist company. After missing about 400$, they didn't refund nor change the schedule. I'm very upset about the company but the rafting cruise was very nice and so was the captain.
10/10 perfect whitsundays day and experience!!!!
Apoorva G,Nov 16, 2024
5.0
Where do we even begin! This was the perfect experience combining all the best bits together into one day. We took the southern lights option and everything ran super smoothly. The day was heaps of fun, and every single person was delightful. The scenic flight was incredible, and the ocean raft crew was so much fun. Kevin, Eve, Hayden made our day so easy and full of chats and laughs. Check-ins, shuttles, timings, everything was beautifully done!
The tour itself was...
Jihyun A,Nov 6, 2024
1.0
The tour itself was alright, but the customer service was terrible. I provided my accommodation address, and I was advised to be picked up 2.6 km away from my accommodation at 6:10 a.m. — in the opposite direction of the airport for the scenic flight. To ensure this was correct, I reached out to Viator for confirmation. They didn’t reply to my email, so I contacted them via chat, where they confirmed that the pickup location was correct and unchanged. Since taxi service in Airlie Beach is quite unreliable, and we didn’t want to risk missing the pickup, we got up at 4:30 a.m. and took a taxi around 5:30 a.m. to the specified location. We even considered walking the 2.6 km if necessary. However, once the pickup started, I noticed the driver stopped at the lagoon, only a 7-minute walk from my accommodation. Later in the afternoon, I learned that they actually stop directly at my accommodation. I don’t understand why I was given the wrong pickup location. This caused absolutely unnecessary stress. Overall, it was a frustrating start to the tour. I later requested a refund for the taxi fare as a gesture of apology, but it was denied. I spent over $2k with them, so $17 is minimal, yet they refused to take responsibility for their mistake. I also shared my concerns with Ocean Rafting, but their response was the same. I am deeply disappointed with their service and hope others don’t have to experience what I did.
So much fun!!!
Kari B,Oct 28, 2024
5.0
Had an incredible day, starting with the flight over the reef, which was an amazing experience - a must-do. The rest of the day on (and off) the boat with Chris and Simon was a blast. Stunning views, both above and below the water, and 10/10 boat trip back to the marina. Highly recommend!