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Whitehaven Beach Morning or Afternoon Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

Embark on a scenic cruise from Port of Airlie, stopping at

Daydream Island and Hamilton Island to collect more guests

before discovering the Southern end of the pristine 7km

stretch of silica sand at Whitehaven Beach. Once on the

beach, you will experience a diverse range of beach activities

including swimming, hiking, beach games and stand-up paddle

boarding, or simply relax and enjoy this world-famous icon for

up to two hours.

PLEASE NOTE: this tour does not visit Hill Inlet or the Hill Inlet Lookout. To visit these locations, please see the Whitehaven Beach Full Day Chill & Grill or the Camira sailing Adventure.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Snacks available to purchase

This experience operates in all weather conditions

In the unlikely event of northerly winds, the vessel master will assess the beach conditions, and, if required, a safer alternate beach location may be visited.

Please note this tour does not visit Hill Inlet or the Hill Inlet Lookout. To visit these locations, please see the Whitehaven Beach Full Day Chill & Grill or the Camira sailing Adventure.

Please advise dietary requirements

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Morning or afternoon tea on board vessel

Island cruise a large air-conditioned catamaran

Environmental Management Charge (Reef tax)

Beach activities including a self guided bush walk

Option Extras: shade cabana hire available for purchase

Up to 2 hours on the southern end of Whitehaven Beach

Protective stinger suits

Gratuities

Food and drinks, unless specified (snacks and drinks available for purchase)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

This tour does not visit Hill Inlet

What To Expect

1

Cruise Whitsundays

Check in at Port of Airlie for your cruise to Whitehaven Beach

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Whitehaven Beach

Spend 1.5-2hours on one of the most famous beaches in the world!

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

PM: Port of Airlie

PM: Port Airlie: Half-day cruise to Whitehaven Beach afternoon departure from Port Airlie at 11:30am. Returns at 6:05pm

AM: Port of Airlie

AM: Port Airlie: Half-day cruise to Whitehaven Beach morning departure from Port Airlie at 7:15am. Returns at 2:30pm

Reviews

3.73

380 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Tour was awesome; crew named Jade was rude!!!

    Guia C,

    Aug 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had a wonderful time on our Whitehaven tour. The beach is absolutely stunning and the overall tour experience was excellent. Most of the crew were so pleasant, friendly, and helpful, which made the trip even more enjoyable. Unfortunately, our experience was dampened by one crew member named Jade. Unlike the rest of the team, she came across as bossy and rude to guests. She made insulting comments and, shockingly, grabbed my sister’s paper plate, saying that “we should be eating hotdogs on napkins.” Moments later, we saw her eating off a paper plate herself. The hypocrisy and lack of courtesy were disappointing and very unprofessional. It’s such a shame because everything else about the day was fantastic, and the rest of the crew truly went out of their way to make it memorable. Whitehaven Beach is an absolute must-see, and I would recommend the tour overall—but management should seriously address Jade’s behavior, as it takes away from an otherwise amazing experience.

  • Amazing beach experience

    sultanq2000,

    Aug 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Crystal clear and beautiful beach. This trip is a nice way to relax and enjoy some personal moments! The guides were very friendly and accommodating.

  • Good but tiring

    Tarun K,

    Jul 27, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    The trip was very good but the only thing which was annoying is that you travel for 4 hours to and fro to stay at the beach relaxing for less than 2 hours. Even transfer from big boat to small boat and than to the island takes 30-45 mins each while embarking and disembarkinv the boat. I would recommend a full day trip but the price for full day trip should be less.

  • Not the best

    Bonnie C,

    Jul 26, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    Have done a lot of different tours around the Whitsundays over the years as we do a lot of travelling. Was actually really disappointed with this one. Staff weren’t overly friendly they were actually blatantly rude, nothing in particular just not warm or friendly, seems like none of them enjoy their job. Very poor instructions, we did the half day Whitehaven tour and when arriving to the island we had to stand in line and wait around to disembark whilst they gathered up all the other people doing the “full day tour” to get them off the boat and onto another boat. We waited approx 15/20 minutes. I really feel for those like us doing the shorter day it would work better to disembark those passengers first to maximise what is already limited time on the island. Connection back was also frustrating having to get off on Hamilton island and wait around. Definitely recommend putting those details in the advertising.

  • Great professional friendly service

    catelouise i,

    Jul 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was a beautiful pleasant day the crew were great and professional. On time no waiting around. Well worth the trip loved it!

From A$149.00

1 Adult

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