Viper: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Including Whitehaven Hill Inlet
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Viper is the only tour fast enough to get you to the hero destinations all in one day! No other tour can have you snorkelling on the outer Great Barrier Reef, doing the Hill Inlet bushwalk, and relaxing on Whitehaven Beach itself, in just a single day.
Our Marine Biologist on board conducts a guided snorkel safari on the reef for those who are interested. The spacious swim platform and in-water stairs make getting in and out of the water easy.
Our Rolls Royce jets offer comfortable but fast cruising speeds of around 36 knots, with very little environmental impact.
Due to the speed and manoeuvrability of the boat, all passengers MUST be 130cm or taller to ride.
**This tour is NOT suitable for anyone with a mobility impairment, back/neck/spine complaints, or those unable to walk unassisted. If you hesitated at any of these conditions, please call us to discuss how we can help you enjoy the Viper experience**
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not suitable for guests with any type of mobility impairment
Due to the speed of the vessel, no children under 130cm permitted.
Guests must be able to walk unassisted to experience this tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
We have an in-built water station so guests can bring their own bottle and refill throughout the day
All Fees and Taxes
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Lunch includes a buffet selection of fresh salads, cold cuts of meat, cheese and bread
Morning and afternoon snacks included
Restroom on board
There is no alcohol sold on Viper. Guests may bring a couple of cans if desired, no glass, no drinking before snorkelling, drinking while underway is not advised. Guest to look after their own drinks.
What To Expect
Hill Inlet
Enjoy the amazing views of Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach from the lookout walk.
Whitehaven Beach
Spend time relaxing and exploring the southern end of Whitehaven Beach and the pure white silica sands. Swim, play, relax, try another bushwalk
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Viper: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Including Whitehaven Hill Inlet
Reviews
52 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic day out on the water
Beverley G,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great day starting off with a long boat ride and then snorkeling in the most beautiful place. Water so blue and clear. Lots of fish to see. Then another boat ride to Whitehaven beach which was stunningly spectacular. Climb up the hill a bit strenuous but worth it. We had a small group which was great. Great lunch and water provided. Staff helpful and friendly. Great day but tiring. Would definitely do again.
Best day ever
Tina L,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a fantastic day out with Sean, Will and Nico. Felt safe and looked after at all times. Whitsundays as one of the firsts of the day with no one to share. The playlist on the boat was great. Whales cut the snorkeling short, but worth it! 11 out of 10. Be seafest or stock up on ginger gummies though!
Good tour if you want to see the reef as well.
avigoa,
Dec 30, 2024
- Viator
5.00We went to the reef first ( captain’s decision). It takes about an hour to get there and it can be bumpy. Several people felt sick and were moved to the back ( asked to switch seats with others as all seats in use ). The boat itself is quick, but there isn’t much space to put anything, so keep it light ( towel, sunscreen, small bag at most) once at the reef everything was good. The reef is pretty healthy, we saw plenty of different types of fish, but no sharks, rays, or eels unfortunately. There was a pretty good current, but manageable if you are a good swimmer. After the reef, there was another not quite as long ride to Whitehaven Beach. Here we had lunch, which was fine, and then given a nice amount of time on the beach. Afterwards we took a short ride to the Hill Inlet lookout for the really amazing view. After this it was a relatively easy ride back to the start of our trip. If you can, scuba dive the reef, that is better in my opinion. I have and would do that separately. Then, take another trip to Whitehaven if I were to do this again. That being said, if you are short on time this is a good option. I did it for my daughter, who had never been to the Great Barrier Reef before.
Awesome experience
Tanya M,
Dec 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00The guides were so knowledgeable and made sure everyone had fun no matter what their experience level was also the food was superior to any tour I’ve been on. Lots of time at the beach and to snorkel the boat ride was amazing. This was my favourite tour we literally saw everything in a day having the fastest boat made such a difference. We went to a few extra spots and saw way more than advertised thanks to the experienced captain. Things I was worried about were the seats on the boat but they were super padded and comfortable.
A once in a life time experience just beyond amazing
Erik F,
Dec 9, 2024
- Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing experience, we snorkelled the great barrier reef seeing the most amazing fish 🐠 then went to hill inlet and walked to the lookouts with spectacular views back to the boat for buffet style linch then onto Whitehaven beach where my partner proposed to me on his birthday 💕 💍of course i said yes ♥️such an amazing day . The staff were all so amazing.
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