Whitehaven Beach Morning or Afternoon Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours 30 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

Specialized infant seats are available

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)

Option Extras: shade cabana hire available for purchase

Up to 2 hours on the southern end of Whitehaven Beach

Sausage Sizzle on Whitehaven - Vege/Vegan options please advise when booking

Beach activities including paddle-boards, subject to availability

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

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 1:45pm

Reviews

3.73

368 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

172

We had a booking of...
Qi Y,
May 20, 2025
- Viator
1.00
We had a booking of Whitehaven half tour today. We arrived at 11.34. We arrived at the meeting point before the boat left. But the staff did not help me check in immediately. So we did not board. And then we bought the tickets to Hamilton island at 12.45. But it left at 12.55. Why will it be late? So why don’t you have any phone call or message to me? Why can’t the staff be quick to let me check in？And why can’t the boat wait just 1 minute to let me board? And then I found that the boat will pass through Daydream Island and Shute harbour, and finally get to Hamilton. We didn't board the ship at Airlie Beach, but we could have rushed to Shute Harbor to board immediately so that the journey could have continued smoothly. But when I asked the staff for any remedial measures, she said no, nothing could be done today. She also did not tell us the route of the ship and did not provide any advice. In the situation where the incident has already occurred, the provider has no idea and just allows the consumer to stay put, feeling angry and frustrated. Is this the attitude that a provider should have? The provider has not provided us with any phone or text message notifications, and there are no remedial measures. This is just too arrogant and self righteous! The port staff did not provide any valid information, is this racial discrimination? The provider has not fulfilled the responsibilities. And our travel itinerary has been completely disrupted. We ask for the refund and compensation.
Good trip!
Thomas N,
Mar 29, 2025
- Viator
4.00
I'd only recommend booking this if you're traveling from Hamilton rather than Airline beach. It's a long boat trip for a short time (2 hours) spent on the beach however if you have nothing to do then I'd recommend booking it still! The beach is beautiful, the snacks provided are really tasty and the crew are incredibly friendly and helpful.
Mis leading information in advert for this trip
Gina S,
Mar 25, 2025
- Viator
1.00
We were unable to do this trip as the timings were incorrect in the advert an afternoon trip is not 11:35 till 18:05 and no one would refund us the money so would not recommend this atall
A fantastic tour,
Eunjae L,
Mar 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The boat took us to Greenisland where water color was stunning and calm. Once I was in the water, I didn't want to come out. Glassbottom tour was also well organized and fantastic.The lstaffff were so helpful and flexible and they made extra effort to go to glasboat with my friends when I missed submarine. Overall it was a really wonderful trip.
Confused/Conflicting Information Provided
Sharon C,
Feb 19, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Ensure you are very aware of your trips itinerary as no staff member on board the catamaran was clear of our inclusions. Luckily we got onto the last pontoon to go onto Whitehaven as one staff member had told us to stay on board. There was no tour guide but there were several different tours on board with different coloured arm bands. We were confused and felt lost. On island staff member said we definitely don’t do sausage sizzle for half day tours but our itinerary said sausage sizzle and snacks included. The island itself was beautiful and great having stinger suits provided but spent most of time confused.