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Beyond the Whitsundays, your destination is Reefworld, our multilevel reef facility permanently moored 39 nautical miles from shore at spectacular Hardy Reef. Snorkel, swim, dive and explore – an undersea encounter with this amazing ecosystem is unforgettable.
Or if you’d rather stay dry, experience the reef from our underwater observatory or take a ride in a semi-submarine. After a sumptuous buffet lunch, you’ll have more time to explore before you head back to shore with lifelong memories of this epic Australian icon.
Your day includes:
- Scenic return cruise through the Whitsundays to the outer reef
- 4 hours at Hardy Reef
- Snorkelling with all gear provided, including wetsuits and stinger suits
- Access to underwater observatory
- Semi-submarine guided tour
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
- Optional activities (own expense): guided snorkelling safaris and scuba diving
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
All diving activities permit adults aged 16 years and over.
Nearest airports: Fly into Proserpine airport also known as Whitsunday Coast Airport (40 miles from Airlie Beach) or fly into Hamilton Island Airport
Please bring swimsuit, towel, protective clothing from the sun including a hat and sunblock, light jacket or sweater during the cooler months, money or credit card for optional purchases, your camera and sense of fun!
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the departure time
Please advise dietary requirements
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Environmental Management Charge (Reef tax)
Up to 4 hours on the pontoon
Snorkelling with all gear provided, including wetsuits and stinger suits
Semi-submersible coral viewing with reef appreciation talk
Scenic return cruise through the Whitsundays to the outer reef
Access to underwater observatory
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
Guided snorkel tours with Reef Interpreters (payable direct)
Introductory or certified dives (payable direct)
Scenic Helicopter Flights over world-famous Heart Reef (payable direct)
Photography, video or DVD of daily activities (payable direct)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (payable direct)
Departs Port of Airlie at 8am -- you must check-in at least 30-minutes prior. Returns to Port of Airlie at approximately 6:10pm
Starting point:
24 The Cv Rd, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia
Departs Hamilton Island at 9am. Returns to Hamilton Island at approximately 5pm
Starting point:
8 Front St, Whitsundays QLD 4802, Australia
Operated by Cruise Whitsundays
517 reviews
qfcmmm9d6c,Nov 15, 2024
Not worth of money at all if you dont want to do snorkeling or go in water. Semi submersible is also not good.
Aroldo G,Oct 22, 2024
An incredible experience, a tour with unforgettable memories. A great team, very attentive. Amazing.
penelope m,Oct 10, 2024
Staff excellent Food ok Communication awesome Snorkelling average but great to see the reef a good full family day out
Jenny C,Oct 8, 2024
This was a great day out. Our cruise was cancelled on the day we booked, but it gave us a free day at Hamilton Island - not a hardship at all! The tour itself was well run. The staff were very friendly and helpful - at the dock, on the boat and on the pontoon. The cruise out is very rocky, so be prepared! Lots of options available to do / add on - helicopters, underwater submersible, snorkelling, go pros to rent... Food was great too.. Absolutely no complaints and would do again!
Janice G,Oct 1, 2024
This trip was a lot of fun and really well organised. The experience was amazing and should be done by everyone.