Spend the day where the Whitsunday Islands meet the outer Great Barrier Reef, with four hours at a floating pontoon above Hardy Reef and the freedom to explore in the way that suits you. Slip into the water among coral gardens and tropical fish, watch the reef through glass without getting wet, or add a dive or scenic helicopter flight for an even bigger perspective.
The pontoon gives every traveller more than one way to experience the reef. Snorkelling equipment, wetsuits and stinger suits are provided, while lifejackets and pool noodles offer extra support in the water. When you want a different view, step into the underwater observatory or join the included guided semi-submarine tour and look across the coral from below the surface.
Morning tea, a buffet lunch and afternoon tea are included, so you can move between snorkelling, reef viewing and relaxing without having to plan the day around meals. Optional guided snorkel safaris, introductory or certified scuba dives and scenic helicopter flights can be added at extra cost, subject to availability.
The scenic cruise leaves Port of Airlie at around 8am and returns at approximately 6.10pm, travelling through the Whitsunday Islands on the way to and from the outer reef. It is a full day with one clear reward — enough time at Hardy Reef to experience the Great Barrier Reef from the water, beneath the surface and from the pontoon in one trip.
This was a fabulous family day out!! We all loved the snorkelling experience and felt very well supported and safe in the water with all the staff around to help out at anytime. The different colours of coral and huge range of fish species was breathtaking. All of this was topped off with a close encounter with a Green Sea Turtle. We would book this tour again without hesitation.
This trip is one of the best things I have ever done in my life. The staff were absolutely amazing informing us educating us on everything from the start to the end of the trip the food was great. the pontoon at the great barrier was amazing. I also decided to do a dive, which, for myself was very frightening, and with the help of a lovely young diver, I got the courage to face my fear, and was one of the best experience ever. I could not highly recommend this whole tour more. Amazing!
Was an awesome experience! We did the scuba diving and snorkelling with my partner! The pictures are awesome! Not for weak swimmers when it gets a bit choppy!
The dive master Oscar was with us in the dive and the snorkelling, wonderful professional. The food was also nice.
There’s plenty to do over there. Everything was very organised and all guides were very careful and checking on us all the time.
This was a fabulous family day out!! We all loved the snorkelling experience and felt very well supported and safe in the water with all the staff around to help out at anytime. The different colours of coral and huge range of fish species was breathtaking. All of this was topped off with a close encounter with a Green Sea Turtle. We would book this tour again without hesitation.
It was an amazing experience. Very well organised. Good was great and easy to access to all activities.
