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Visit two of Australia’s best-loved destinations on a scenic Whitsundays cruise – Hamilton Island and Whitehaven Beach. Hamilton Island is a sophisticated, family-friendly resort, with excellent eating, drinking and shopping opportunities. Not far away on Whitsunday Island, glorious Whitehaven Beach is one Australia’s most beautiful stretches of sand
From Port of Airlie, cruise across the Whitsunday Passage and into the Whitsunday Islands. On Hamilton Island, hop-on/hop-off shuttle buses take you past key attractions and scenic lookouts. Cool-off in the main pool with its swim-up bar, visit iconic Catseye Beach, or browse the waterfront shops and galleries before lunch at Marina Tavern. You’ll also have the chance to explore Whitehaven Beach, where you can wander along the 7km shoreline – beachcombing, bushwalking and wading in the warm, crystal-clear water.
PLEASE NOTE: This tour does not visit Hill Inlet or the Hill Inlet Lookout. Hamilton Island is self guided, see desk for info.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cruise timetable subject to change
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Up to 2 hours at the southern end of Whitehaven Beach
Activities on Whitehaven Beach
Morning or Afternoon tea
Lunch at the Marina Tavern PM / Lunch at Popeyes AM
Full use of Hamilton Island’s shuttle bus*, pool and beach areas
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Drinks and alcoholic beverages
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Does not visit Hill Inlet
No Tour Guide on Hamilton Island. Self Guided
Self-Guided - Hamilton AM: Depart at 8.00am. Visit Hamilton Island in the AM and Whitehaven Beach in the PM. Enjoy lunch at Popeyes. Return at 6.20pm.
Self-Guided - Whitehaven AM: Depart Port of Airlie at 7am. Visit Whitehaven Beach in the morning and Hamilton Island in the afternoon. Enjoy a pub lunch at Marina Tavern. Return to Port of Airlie at 6:10pm
233 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mahreen S,
May 26, 2025
- Viator
The cruise was good but the description of the tour is not clear. We took the tour thinking that it will cover Hill inlet at white heaven beach but after reaching there we got to know that they took us to the southern side of whiteheaven beach where as the hill inlet is in the northern side. We wouldn’t have enough time to go there and come back since the cruise to depart for Hamilton island. So we couldn’t go to hill inlet. However, overall the cruise experience was good. They were on time and amenities were good. Friendly staffs.
Mirela G,
Apr 15, 2025
- Viator
Great experience, very nice water trip .. we seen 7 rainbows Stopped on Whitehaven ,, went to the lookout, had some time on the beach enjoying the white sand and turquoise water.. had a bbq on the new beach and after stopped in Hamilton for 4 hrs where we enjoyed time at the beach and visited few places( while life place, beach and swimming pool) Totally recommend it Can’t wait to go back
jasmine w,
Jan 27, 2025
- Viator
Great value trip! We went with my partner and his family and they enjoyed a chill day out. Highlight was the: Bbq on the beach Hamilton Island pool - loved it. A and the cruise being air-conditioned so his parents could cool down after a few hours in the sun
Filippo P,
Jan 11, 2025
- Viator
Unfortunately we ended up only going for 20 minutes because of the weather and the sea conditions, then we came back and I was told they were going to find a way to compensate me for the activity that I didn’t do. Not their fault, just unfortunate.
Lorna G,
Dec 4, 2024
- Viator
We had an excellent day out on the boat with cruisewhitsundays . Plenty of time in both Hamilton island and at Whitehaven beach . The free bus to get round Hamilton island is an easy and relaxing way to see everything .
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