Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout
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"THE ORIGINAL AND MOST AWARDED TOUR IN THE WHITSUNDAYS"
Visit three top destinations whilst having the ride of your life! Each Ocean Rafting day includes an exhilarating ride to world famous Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Beach and Lookout, pristine snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks, all in one day! The semi rigid inflatable vessels are super fast allowing you to experience a fun ride, adventure and education amongst the natural beauty of the Whitsundays.
Ocean Rafting offers two different Whitehaven Beach tours to choose from, the Northern Exposure and the Southern Lights tour. The significant difference between the two tours is that the Northern Exposure offers more snorkelling time and the Southern Lights offers more Whitehaven beach time.
Ocean Rafting is the only tour operator to have direct access to the stunning and iconic Hill Inlet beach and secret snorkel sites around the Whitsundays ensuring a memorable underwater experience.
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 back in a small bag swimwear, towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, refillable water bottle and comfortable walking shoes
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Reef and island naturalist talks by our Master Reef Guides,Eco Host and Marine Biologist
Inner fringing coral reef snorkelling
Visit to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and guided National Park walks
Courtesy bus transfers
Use of Snorkelling equipment
All Fees and Taxes
Tropical lunch (AUD$20) payable direct. Please add in booking notes if you would like to add.
Hire sunsuits/wetsuits - $8pp to hire on check in (Students with ID, Senior & Children FREE))
Assorted Alcoholic and NON Alcoholic Drinks and snacks (available to purchase - Cash or Credit Card)
Prescription Mask hire Available - $20 pp on check in
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
Southern Lights
Visits both ends of Whitehaven Beach. Includes one snorkeling site and a Hill Inlet guided walk. Ideal for those wanting more beach time. Check-in at 9am for 10am departure. Returns at 4:30pm
Pickup included
Northern Exposure
Includes snorkeling at two sites, a stop at Hill Inlet on Whitehaven Beach and a guided walk. Ideal for those wanting maximum snorkeling time. Check-in at 8am for 8:45am departure. Returns 3:30pm
Pickup included
Reviews
4,528 reviews on TripAdvisor
James & Jakob Made Our Excursion the BEST!
James M,
Mar 22, 2025
5.00This was an amazing experience with a small group (20) filled with great information from our deckhand/guide James, an incredible beach ⛱️ visit, two snorkel stops, and some kick-ass ocean rafting by our Captain Jakob. These guys are smart, whitty, informative, attentive, and kind.
An absolute must do tour!
Sam W,
Mar 19, 2025
5.00We absolutely loved our ocean rafting tour! Our crew Jacob and Kayla made the day even more enjoyable. Amazing views, snorkelling spots and a great boat ride! Thanks guys!!
Book this Tour!!!
Keeley R,
Mar 12, 2025
5.00We had a fabulous day out on the Whitsundays!! Our guides Daisy and Teedee (we don’t know how to spell🫣) were brilliant and brought great vibes throughout, making for a memorable experience. Would 100% recommend this tour, great music, fun snorkel spots and loved how well timed each activity was.Thanks so much!!!
Fabulous and Fun Day in the Whitsundays
Andria R,
Mar 12, 2025
5.00A very fun day. Our tour operators could not have been more fun, informative and inclusive, making sure all felt attended to and happy. The coral and fish were amazing for this introduction to the GBR!! Whitsundays and Whitehaven beach were stunning. Also the crew care, Harry and Joe were beyond compare! So welcoming as we just screamed into the parking lot with 3 minutes to spare🙃🥰. Not to the admin staff, please make it clear on Viator (that’s where we booked) that folks need to be there 1/2 hour ahead. No mention of that anywhere and we were told initially that we were out of luck and so disappointed with the Viator debacle on the other tour and travelling from Cape Hillsborough. Thank you to the crew again, top notch!!!
Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout
Jenny L,
Mar 11, 2025
5.00Amazing day out. So much fun. Kevin and Hayley took such good care of us and made our trip so much fun and memorable.
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