Whitsundays and Whitehaven Beach Half Day Cruise
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Pay a visit to one of Australia's most beautiful spots - Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island - with this half day tour that features a cruise encompassing some of the most iconic sights of the Whitsundays. The tour departs from the Port of Airlie in the morning. Board a comfortable, spacious sightseeing vessel for an epic trip through the vivid colours and impressive scenery of the Whitsunday Islands chain, headed for Whitsunday Island itself - the largest island in the Whitsundays. Kick back and take in the informative, lively commentary on the regional highlights before landing at the southern end of incredible Whitehaven Beach.
Once at Whitehaven, you'll have 2 hours to enjoy this stunning stretch of sand however you see fit, play some volleyball on the beach, laze in the sunshine, or simply enjoy a stroll on the wonderfully soft and white silica sand of this famous beach. Discover firsthand why this is Australia's favourite beach.
Book yourself a Whitehaven Beach Morning Tour from the Port of Airlie today!
Location
What you need to know
- Scenic Cruise through the Whitsunday Islands, with a brief pick-up stop at Daydream Island and Hamilton Island to collect more guests.
- Up to 2 hours on the southern end of Whitehaven Beach
- Morning tea
- Protective stinger suits
- Access to the Southern Whitehaven Beach Lookout (self guided)
- Option Extras: shade cabana hire available for purchase
- Hotel transfers to Port of Airlie
- Cruise through the picture perfect Whitsundays to the dazzling sands of Whitehaven Beach
- 7km of pristine silica sand
- Swim or hike the short Solway Circuit for amazing ocean and island views
- 2 hours spent on Whitehaven Beach
- Dedicated host for the duration of the tour
- Cruises depart Port of Airlie at 7.15am and return at 2.15pm
- Cruises depart Hamilton Island at 8.30am and return at 12.30pm
- Cruises depart Daydream Island at 7.45am and return at 1.40pm
- Check-in is required at least 30 minutes prior to departure
- This experience departs from Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island and Daydream Island. Departure location must be selected at time of checkout
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Light jacket for cooler months
- Money or credit card for optional purchases
- Guests are asked to be at check-in half an hour before the departure time
- This cruise will have other participants onboard
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Recent reviews
Lovely cruise, fairly reasonably priced
Staff were amazing. Bit disappointed that wasn’t allowed upstairs as booked for another group so had to try and take photos through sea sprayed windows with reflection from other side of boat. Eventually allowed to go out back (lower deck) to take some photos which was nice of staff. Morning tea was a bit limited (only fruit and cookies) but the sausage sizzle was nice and had made an effort with dietary accommodations. Also a bit upset that didn’t get the opportunity to access the popular inlet lookout as only full day group got dropped off to access it and the only lookout accessible to us was unattainable during our timeframe
Reply from Campermate AU Customer Support
Beautiful day, so easy, can’t wait to do it again.
Enjoyed every minute nice boat ride beautiful beach and enjoyed it doing it again. Beautiful breakfast going twice. Water was beautiful white sand relaxing by the water. Taking all the kids again before we leave, too pretty to only do it once. Best place to visit I definitely recommend it. Lovely visit at Hamilton and easy to enjoy your stay.
Really relaxed
Really relaxed, very organised, super friendly staff that give you the commentary and knowledge about the places you pass/visit and of course they take you to paradise so no complaints. Would definitely recommend this trip. Big thumbs up from us. Thanks for the trip!
