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Whitehaven Beach Day Tour with Snorkel Option from Airlie Beach

(12 Reviews)
  • Departs from Airlie Beach
  • 8 hours

 

Highlights

  • Choose between Beach-Only or Snorkel tickets on the same Whitehaven tour
  • Enjoy a buffet lunch, snacks, and a guided walk to South Whitehaven Lookout.
  • Relax on Super Flyer with air-conditioning, outdoor lounges, and buffet lunch

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What to expect

Check in at Meeting Point D, Coral Sea Marina at 8:20am, then board Super Flyer for the 9am departure. The 80-passenger catamaran has air-conditioned indoor seating, outdoor sun lounges, two bathrooms, two changing rooms and a licensed bar, giving you comfortable places to settle in as you travel through the Whitsunday Islands.

Once you reach South Whitehaven Beach, on-demand water taxis run between Super Flyer and the shore throughout the day. Swim, walk along the silica sand or return to the boat whenever you are ready. Both ticket options also include a guided walk to South Whitehaven Lookout, where the view stretches along Whitehaven Beach and across the surrounding islands.

Buffet lunch and snacks are served onboard, with drinking-water refills available when you bring your own bottle. Stinger suits are included, and guests booked on the snorkelling option also receive masks, snorkels and fins.

Which ticket is right for you?

1. Whitehaven Beach All Day
Choose this option if you want the most time at South Whitehaven Beach. You will have around four to five hours to swim, relax, explore the shoreline and join the lookout walk, with unlimited transfers between the beach and Super Flyer.

2. Whitehaven Beach + Snorkelling
Choose this option if you want to combine Whitehaven Beach with the underwater side of the Whitsundays. Along with more than two hours at the beach and the lookout walk, you will transfer to ZigZag’s smaller fast boat for approximately one hour at a Whitsundays reef location. Snorkelling equipment, stinger suits and crew guidance are included.

Both ticket groups travel together aboard Super Flyer and meet again during the day, making this an easy choice for families and friends with different activity preferences. The crew selects the snorkelling location and may adjust the activity order according to wind, tides and sea conditions. Super Flyer returns to Airlie Beach at around 5pm.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

★★★★★

J
Joanne

22 August 2025

Really efficient & well organised – staff were super informative, the snorkelling was incredible and there was plenty of food provided. Highly recommend

★★★★★

R
Rebecca

5 July 2025

Today’s trip was absolutely amazing and we have made some very special memories. I can’t recommend this trip enough to anyone who is considering booking it. The staff were all incredible, warm, knowledgeable welcoming and funny. Jess is one of a kind. She will also run half a mile to return your trainers you may have left on the boat after the trip! A definite trip to book!!!!! With great toilets and a great bar!!!

What you need to know

Included in your tour

  • Entry to Whitsunday Islands, Whitehaven Beach, and South Whitehaven Lookout
  • Unlimited beach-to-beach transfers
  • Water refills (bring your own bottle)
  • Wetsuit/stinger suit
  • Buffet lunch and snacks
  • Snorkel gear (if snorkel option selected)
  • Air-conditioned seating and sun loungers
  • Professional crew
  • Free tour photos

Extra

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Alcohol and coffee (available for purchase onboard)

Time and Departure Location

Meeting point: Meeting Point D, Coral Sea Marina, Look for our crew in blue shirts.

To find the Correct Meeting point, open the Google Maps app on your phone and search for ” Meeting Point D, Coral Sea Marina “

Check availability to see starting times.

Important Information

Know before you go

  • Please Note if you are travelling to Airlie By Cruise Ship, this tour is NOT suitable due to departure and return times.
  • All guests will be required to fill out medical declarations and emergency contacts at check in.
  • This tour will take place in most weather conditions.
  • Walk to the South Whitehaven Lookout is 900 meters long and requires moderate fitness.

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • Cruise ship guests

Not allowed

  • Oversize luggage
  • Intoxication
  • Glass objects
  • Unaccompanied minors

What To Bring

  • Hat
  • Change of clothes
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Beachwear
  • Insect repellent
  • Daypack

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will be offered for customer-requested cancellations made up to 6 days prior to travel. Cancellations made within 5 days of travel will incur a 100% cancellation fee, including no-shows.
  • Should supplier be required to cancel or the operation of the tour for any reason, including on the rare occasions due to inclement weather, an alternative date or itinerary will be offered to the passenger. If the alternative date or itinerary cannot be arranged or agreed upon, a full refund will be authorised. If the passenger accepts the alternative date or itinerary, no refunds will be issued.
  • Please note that credit card processing fees paid at the time of booking are non-refundable.
  • Tour itinerary may be subject to change without notice due to weather conditions or operational requirements.
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! – Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the two ticket options?

Both tickets travel aboard Super Flyer and include South Whitehaven Beach, unlimited boat-to-beach transfers, the guided South Whitehaven Lookout walk, lunch, snacks and a stinger suit. The All Day ticket provides around four to five hours at the beach. The Snorkelling ticket combines more than two hours at the beach with approximately one hour at a Whitsundays reef location.

Does this tour visit Hill Inlet Lookout?

This tour visits South Whitehaven Beach and South Whitehaven Lookout. It does not visit Hill Inlet Lookout at the northern end of Whitsunday Island. The South lookout gives you elevated views along Whitehaven Beach and across the surrounding islands.

Can snorkellers and non-snorkellers travel together?

Yes. Everyone travels together aboard Super Flyer. Guests with the snorkelling ticket transfer to ZigZag’s smaller fast boat for the reef session, while All Day ticket holders continue enjoying Whitehaven Beach. The groups meet again during the day.

Can beginners or non-swimmers join the snorkelling activity?

Snorkelling participation is assessed by the crew on the day and cannot be guaranteed for non-swimmers. The crew considers your confidence in the water, relevant medical conditions, the day’s conditions and your ability to follow instructions. Masks, snorkels, fins and stinger suits are provided. Travellers who prefer not to enter the water can select the All Day beach ticket.

Is the tour suitable for families with young children?

Yes. The All Day ticket welcomes children from three months of age, while the snorkelling activity is intended for children aged four and over. Families travelling with an infant on the snorkelling ticket can normally divide the snorkelling sessions so one parent remains with the child. Child-sized life jackets and stinger suits are available, and the on-demand beach transfers make it easier to return to the boat for a break.

How difficult is the South Whitehaven Lookout walk?

The track is approximately 900 metres each way and normally takes about 45 minutes return, including time at the lookout. Comfortable footwear, water, a hat and moderate fitness are recommended. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and guests need sufficient mobility for boat transfers, beach access and the walk.

What facilities and food are available?

Super Flyer has air-conditioned seating, outdoor sun lounges, two bathrooms, two changing rooms and a licensed bar. Buffet lunch, snacks and drinking-water refills are included. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free meals can be arranged when dietary requirements are provided at the time of booking.

Where does the tour depart from, and are hotel transfers included?

Check-in is at Meeting Point D, Coral Sea Marina at 8:20am for a 9am departure. Allow an extra 10–15 minutes if you need to park and walk to the meeting point. Hotel transfers are not included, and the approximately 5pm return means this tour is not suitable for passengers visiting Airlie Beach on a cruise ship.

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Alasdair

Group Traveller

excellent snorkelling with lots of coral and fish to see.

August 22, 2025

Lea

Couple Traveller

A great day out, the SuperFlyer was a smooth ride out to Whitehaven and the coffee and snacks on the way were just what we needed to prepare for a nice day on the beach, walking up to the Lookout and snorkelling. Lunch onboard was so fresh and lots of food for everyone and we got to relax outside on the deck before heading back out for more beach time. The crew were all amazing, friendly, helpful and very informative about the area and the commentary on the way home about the surrounding Islands was great.

August 6, 2025

Gemma

Group Traveller

Had the best day ever, we enjoyed every second – all the staff were fantastic, faultless day out.

July 21, 2025

Ellen

Group Traveller

Great and enthousiastic guides! We felt very safe while snorkeling and sailing the boat.

July 17, 2025

Sarah

Group Traveller

Jess and Carla were super insightful about the island and reefs! We also loved the sundeck on the boat, and the lunch was delicious!

July 13, 2025
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