Whitsundays Stays & Tours
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Boat Hire Whitsundays — Rental Options from Airlie Beach
Hire a boat in the Whitsundays — bareboat yachts, motor boats, catamarans, and jet skis available from Airlie Beach marinas.
Catamaran Hire Whitsundays — Bareboat & Skippered Options
Hire a catamaran in the Whitsundays — spacious, stable, and perfect for families. Compare bareboat and skippered options.
Luxury Yacht Charter Whitsundays — Premium Private Sailing
Experience the Whitsundays in ultimate luxury — private crewed yachts, gourmet dining, and bespoke itineraries.
Yacht Charter Whitsundays — Complete Guide to Sailing the Islands
Everything you need to know about chartering a yacht in the Whitsundays — bareboat, skippered, luxury, and catamaran options compared.
Snorkelling
Cruise Whitsundays — Great Barrier Reef Adventure
star 4.7 (356)Full-day trip to Hardy Reef pontoon with snorkelling, underwater observatory, semi-submarine tour, and buffet lunch included.
Overnight
Cruise Whitsundays — Reefsleep
star 4.9 (143)Sleep on the Great Barrier Reef at Hardy Reef pontoon. 2-day experience with all meals, snorkelling, stargazing, and sunrise over the reef.
Day Trip
Red Cat Adventures — Thundercat
star 4.9 (198)Experience the Whitsundays at full throttle aboard the Thundercat. High-speed catamaran to Whitehaven Beach and pristine snorkelling reefs with a small group.
Day Trip
ZigZag Whitsundays — Beach + Snorkel
star 4.7 (198)Full-day catamaran tour with 5 hours on Whitehaven Beach, unlimited beach transfers, buffet lunch, guided lookout walk, and snorkelling.
Day Trip
Whitsunday Jet Ski Airlie Adventure
star 4.8 (215)1.5-hour guided jet ski tour from Airlie Beach. Turtle spotting, island views, and open water runs. $259 per ski — fits 2 riders per machine.
Day Trip
Whitsunday Jet Ski Two Island Safari
star 4.9 (178)2-hour guided jet ski safari exploring 2 Whitsunday islands. More distance, more islands, more adventure. $319 per ski — fits 2 riders.
Day Trip
Ocean Rafting — Northern Exposure
star 4.9 (326)Speed across the Whitsunday Passage to Whitehaven Beach, snorkel pristine fringing reefs, and take in Hill Inlet from above on this full-day adventure.
Day Trip
Ocean Rafting — Southern Lights
star 4.8 (412)Full-day Ocean Rafting tour to Whitehaven Beach south and north ends, Hill Inlet lookout, reef snorkelling, and lunch on a semi-rigid raft.
Day Trip
Ocean Rafting — Fly + Raft Combo
star 4.9 (187)Scenic flight over Heart Reef and the Great Barrier Reef plus a full Ocean Rafting day tour to Whitehaven Beach and snorkelling.
Day Trip
Air Whitsunday Reef Adventure
star 4.9 (134)Seaplane flight to the Great Barrier Reef with snorkelling at Hardy Reef pontoon. Land on the water, explore the reef by glass-bottom boat, and snorkel pristine coral gardens.
Day Trip
Air Whitsunday Whitehaven by Seaplane
star 4.8 (189)Fly by seaplane to Whitehaven Beach with aerial views of Hill Inlet. Land on the water, walk pristine silica sand, and swim in one of the world's best beaches.
Day Trip
Air Whitsunday Reef & Whitehaven Panorama
star 4.9 (97)Premium seaplane combo — fly to Hardy Reef for snorkelling, then land at Whitehaven Beach. The complete Whitsundays experience in a single half-day trip.
Day Trip
Whitsunday Jet Ski Ultimate Island Trek
star 4.9 (92)The ultimate 3+ hour jet ski experience through the Whitsunday Islands. Extended exploration, multiple islands, and maximum time on the water. Solo riders only — $495 per ski.
Overnight
2-Day Sailing — Atlantic Clipper
star 4.7 (512)Spend two days and one night sailing the Whitsundays aboard the legendary Atlantic Clipper maxi yacht. All meals, snorkelling, Whitehaven Beach, and sunset sailing included.
Scenic Flight
Airlie Beach Helicopters Whitsunday Whirl
star 4.7 (204)Budget-friendly 20-minute helicopter scenic flight over Molle Islands and Shute Harbour. A perfect introduction to the Whitsundays from the air.
Scenic Flight
GSL Standard Island Flight
star 4.7 (431)The most affordable scenic flight in the Whitsundays. 25 minutes over Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach with guaranteed window seat for just $79.
Day Trip
Jet Ski Tour — Island Explorer
star 4.8 (163)Ride a jet ski through the Whitsunday Islands on a guided 1.5-hour tour. No experience needed — explore hidden bays, see marine life, and take in island views up close.
Overnight
Solway Voyager 3-Day Sailing
star 4.8 (387)Sail the Whitsundays for 3 days on the Solway Lass tall ship. All meals, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, Hook Island snorkelling & paddleboards included.
Scenic Flight
GSL Extended Island Flight
star 4.8 (287)35-minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands with extended views of Hill Inlet, Whitehaven Beach, and the island chain. Pilot commentary included.
Multi-Day
Cumberland Charter Yachts Bareboat
star 4.8 (167)Self-skippered bareboat charter through the 74 Whitsunday Islands. Choose from 28 vessels, 32–58 feet. Complete freedom to explore at your own pace for 3–7+ nights.
Day Trip
Hamilton Island Air Journey to the Heart
star 5 (64)Premium half-day helicopter experience to Heart Island pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef. Land on the reef itself, snorkel, and dine in an extraordinary setting.
Overnight
Solway Voyager 2-Day Sailing
star 4.7 (294)Two days and one night on the historic Solway Lass tall ship. Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet lookout, snorkelling, all meals and accommodation included.
Scenic Flight
Helireef Heart Reef Escapade
star 4.9 (118)Helicopter to Heart Reef then snorkel the pristine outer Great Barrier Reef. A 3-hour experience combining aerial views with underwater immersion.
Multi-Day
Whitsunday Escape Bareboat
star 4.8 (213)Largest bareboat fleet in the Whitsundays — ~40 vessels including sailing yachts, catamarans, and power boats. Self-skippered freedom through 74 islands from 3–7+ nights.
Scenic Flight
Helireef 60-Min Reef & Whitehaven
star 4.9 (112)Extended 60-minute helicopter flight covering the Great Barrier Reef, Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and Hill Inlet. Maximum airtime, maximum views.
Day Trip
Helireef Whitehaven Indulgence
star 4.9 (88)Helicopter flight over Heart Reef with a 1-hour landing on Whitehaven Beach. Aerial views plus beach time — the ultimate Whitsunday luxury experience.
Overnight
Kiana 3-Day Sail & Dive
star 4.9 (198)3-day Whitsunday sailing trip with first scuba dive FREE. Air-con cabins, all meals, and the only small boat reaching the Outer Great Barrier Reef at Bait Reef.
Day Trip
Providence V Day Sail
star 4.8 (342)Full-day sailing to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet on the classic yacht Providence V. Snorkelling, lunch, and hotel transfers included from $195.
Sailing
Providence V Sunset Sail
star 4.9 (276)Sail into the Whitsunday sunset with a glass of bubbles and cheese platter on Providence V. Two hours of golden light and island views from $85.
Day Trip
Camira Sailing Adventure
star 4.7 (285)Sail to Whitehaven Beach aboard the iconic Camira, one of the fastest sailing catamarans in Australia. Full-day tour from Airlie Beach.
Sailing
Sunset Sailing Experience
star 4.9 (221)Sail into a Whitsunday sunset on a 3-hour evening cruise with canapes, BYO drinks, and views across the islands. The most relaxing way to end a day in Airlie Beach.
Day Trip
Whitsunday Bullet — Full Day Adventure
star 4.8 (284)Blast across to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet aboard a high-speed catamaran, then snorkel pristine coral reefs on this action-packed Whitsundays day trip.
Day Trip
Cruise Whitsundays — Whitehaven Half-Day
star 4.6 (489)Half-day scenic cruise to Whitehaven Beach with 2 hours on the sand, morning or afternoon tea, and stunning Whitsunday views.
Overnight
Cruise Whitsundays Reefsuites
star 5 (78)The world's first underwater accommodation on the Great Barrier Reef. Sleep beneath the ocean surface at Hardy Reef with floor-to-ceiling reef views, all meals, and reef activities.
Snorkelling
Reef Pontoon Day Trip
star 4.8 (437)Visit the outer Great Barrier Reef on a purpose-built pontoon with snorkelling, an underwater observatory, semi-submersible tour, and optional diving — all in one day from Airlie Beach.
Wildlife
Whitsunday Crocodile Safari
star 4.8 (215)Spot wild saltwater crocodiles on a Proserpine River cruise with BBQ lunch, wetland tour, and expert wildlife guides. 6-hour tour.
Scenic Flight
Heart Reef Scenic Flight
star 4.9 (189)See the iconic Heart Reef, the swirling sands of Hill Inlet, and the vast Great Barrier Reef from 3,500 feet on this unforgettable scenic flight.
Day Trip
Cruise Whitsundays — Chill & Grill
star 4.7 (278)Full day on Whitehaven Beach with 6 hours of beach time, guided Hill Inlet walk, beach BBQ lunch, and stinger suits provided.
Scenic Flight
Helireef Great Barrier Reef Scenic
star 4.9 (156)45-minute helicopter flight over Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and Hill Inlet. The ultimate Whitsunday aerial experience with unmatched reef views.
Jet Ski Tours
Guided jet ski tours from Airlie Beach. Pioneer Bay runs, two-island safaris, and full-day island treks across the Whitsundays. No licence required — just turn up and ride.
Whitehaven Beach
Every way to reach Whitehaven Beach from Airlie Beach — half-day cruises, full-day catamarans, scenic flights, helicopter landings, and overnight sailing. Compare options and book the right one.