Does this tour offer hotel transfers?

Yes, complimentary bus transfers are available from specified hotels in the Airlie Beach area, providing pick-up and drop-off services to and from Shute Harbour.

Is COVID-19 vaccination required to join the tour?

According to Queensland Government directives for outdoor entertainment activities, staff and visitors must be vaccinated. Please check www.covid19.qld.gov.au/ for the latest information.

Whitehaven Beach Big Island Full-Day Tour: Whitsundays Scenic Cruise

Q: What should I bring for the tour?

You should bring swimwear, a towel, a hat, sunscreen, a camera, a light jacket for cooler months, and a credit card for additional purchases.

Q: Can the itinerary or schedule be changed?

Yes, due to tidal restrictions and weather conditions on the day, the direction of travel and itinerary sequence may be subject to change.

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Join this Whitehaven Beach Big Island Day Tour for a scenic day cruise around the Whitsunday Islands including a visit to the famous Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout. This one of a kind day in the Whitsundays will take you to places no other Whitsunday Island tour goes to, cruising in air-conditioned comfort. Circumnavigate Whitsunday Island on the Whitsundays Ngaro Sea Trail touring South Molle Island and Hook Island. For a better vantage point, you may prefer to head upstairs to the rooftop deck for unspoilt views. A complimentary gourmet lunch, morning tea and afternoon is served on board as well as a guided walking tour of Whitehaven Beach so you can sink your toes into the powder-white silica sands. At the conclusion of the day, complimentary bus transfers can return you to your hotel or town if you wish to kick on into the evening in Airlie Beach.

Inclusions
* Return catamaran cruise to Whitehaven Beach * Morning and afternoon tea * Served gourmet buffet lunch * Guided tours of the Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach lookouts on Whitsunday Island * Friendly staff and informative commentary * Complimentary multiple pickups and drop-offs to and from Shute Harbour

Itinerary
* 08:00 - 08:40: Hotel pickups * 09:00 - Vessel departs Shute Harbour to Whitehaven Bay via Cid Harbour and Hook Pass 09:30 Morning tea served onboard * 10:10 - Anchor Tongue point, Whitsunday Island * 10:15 - Transfer guests ashore. Conduct guided walk to look out * 12:00 - Transfer guests back to vessel * 12:30 - Depart Tongue point to south Whitehaven. Crew prepare lunch on route * 12:50 - Anchor South Whitehaven, lunch served on board * 13:30 - Transfer guests to beach. Conduct walking track tour/free time for guests on beach 15:30 Transfer guests back to vessel * 15:45 - Afternoon refreshments served/ Bar service available * 16:00 - Depart Whitehaven Bay to the south * 17:00 - Berth Shute Harbour

Time
* Tours depart at 9am and return at approximately 5pm. Check-in at least 30 minutes prior to departure * Cruises operate daily

Departure Location
* SeaLink Whitsundays departs from Shute Harbour Ferry Terminal, Whitsunday Drive, Shute Harbour QLD 4802

Hotel Pickup
*Adventure Whitsunday * Stewart drive * Beach road * Whitsunday shopping centre * Club croc * Coral sea resort * Airlie central * Coconut Grove * Port of Airlie (Shute Harbour Rd) * Jubilee tavern * Ferntree Rd * Flame tree * Shute Harbour

What To Bring
* Swimwear * Towel * Hat * Sunscreen * Camera * Light jacket for cooler months * Credit card for optional purchases

Additional Information
* Due to tidal restrictions and weather conditions on the day, the direction of travel and order may change. Excluding the morning departure times from Shute Harbour, the return arrival time may differ due to weather conditions or other influences. * SeaLink must comply with Queensland Government Public Health orders and directives. For outdoor entertainment activities (including tourism experiences) the Queensland Government requires that staff and patrons are vaccinated. To view the latest Queensland Government Public Health and Social Measures linked to COVID-19 vaccination status rules and requirements please visit www.covid19.qld.gov.au/

Booking Information
* 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 * 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 (including pickups) with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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About Whitehaven Beach Big Island Day Tour

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General Information about Whitehaven Beach Big Island Full-Day Tour

Join a full-day tour for a magnificent scenic cruise around the Whitsunday Islands, visiting the world-famous Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout. This tour takes you to places other Whitsunday island tours might not reach, on a comfortable air-conditioned catamaran. Enjoy cruising along the Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail, admiring South Molle Island and Hook Island, complete with a delicious lunch, morning and afternoon tea, and a guided Whitehaven Beach walk to experience its unique fine white silica sand.

Highlights of Whitehaven Beach Big Island Full-Day Tour

This tour stands out for its comprehensive itinerary reaching locations other tours miss, including cruising on a comfortable, air-conditioned catamaran. Along the Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail, you'll see South Molle Island and Hook Island. It also offers a delicious buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea, and a guided tour at Hill Inlet Lookout and Whitehaven Beach, allowing you to experience the beauty of its fine white silica sand up close. Complimentary bus transfers to and from Shute Harbour add to the convenience for participants.

Main Attractions or Activities of Whitehaven Beach Big Island Full-Day Tour

The main activities of this tour include: a magnificent scenic cruise around the Whitsunday Islands, disembarking for a walk to the famous Hill Inlet Lookout, strolling and relaxing on South Whitehaven Beach, morning tea on board, a delicious buffet lunch on board, and afternoon snacks with bar service, concluding with the return journey to Shute Harbour.

How to Get to Whitehaven Beach Big Island Full-Day Tour

Complimentary bus transfers are available from various hotels in the Airlie Beach area, such as Adventure Whitsunday, Stewart Drive, Beach Road, Whitsunday shopping centre, Club croc, Coral sea resort, Airlie central, Coconut Grove, Port of Airlie (Shute Harbour Rd), Jubilee tavern, Ferntree Rd, Flame tree, and Shute Harbour. The boat departs from Shute Harbour.

Location of Whitehaven Beach Big Island Full-Day Tour

The departure point is SeaLink Whitsundays at Shute Harbour Ferry Terminal, Whitsunday Drive, Shute Harbour QLD 4802, Australia.

Operating Hours of Whitehaven Beach Big Island Full-Day Tour

The tour departs at 9:00 AM and returns to the harbour around 5:00 PM. It is recommended to check in at least 30 minutes before departure. Cruises operate daily.

Other Facilities of Whitehaven Beach Big Island Full-Day Tour

The tour includes an air-conditioned catamaran cruise, morning and afternoon tea, buffet lunch, guided tour at Hill Inlet Lookout and Whitehaven Beach, friendly staff and informative commentary, and free multi-point transfers to and from Shute Harbour. Participants should bring swimwear, a towel, a hat, sunscreen, a camera, a light jacket for cooler months, and a credit card for additional purchases.

Recommendations or Things to Note

Due to tidal restrictions and weather conditions on the day, the direction of travel and itinerary sequence may change. Morning departure times from Shute Harbour are not included, and return times may vary. Tour participants must be vaccinated according to Queensland Government public health requirements. Please print your tour voucher or present a mobile voucher on the day of entry, and it is recommended to reconfirm your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making the reservation.

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