Whitehaven Beach and Hamilton Island Cruise from Airlie Beach

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

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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.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cruise timetable subject to change

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

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

What To Expect

Cruise Whitsundays

Checkin for your cruise to Hamilton Island and Whitehaven Beach

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Hamilton Island Marina

Enjoy up to 3 hours on Hamilton Island and have a delicious lunch before cruising on.

3 hours•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Whitehaven AM Hamilton PM

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

Hamilton AM Whitehaven PM

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.

Reviews

4.12

237 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

126

Awesome experience
Tanya M,
Jun 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Definitely worth the money! Great experience! Great staff! Great food! Great vibe! Perfect time of the year in June! Really enjoyable for all age groups
This tour doesnt take to Hill Inlet but it takes to the southern side of whiteheaven beach.
Mahreen S,
May 26, 2025
- Viator
3.00
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.
Amazing experience!!
Mirela G,
Apr 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
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
Great value! Chill day out
jasmine w,
Jan 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
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
Unfortunately we ended up...
Filippo P,
Jan 11, 2025
- Viator
1.00
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.