Most-reviewed trip
Ocean Rafting Full-Day Raft Trip
Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout runs through Ocean Rafting. Rated 4.9 across 5,008 reviews. Runs 7 hours. From A$249.
Whitehaven Beach Day Trips, Compared
Nine Whitehaven day trips run out of Airlie Beach, and the differences between them are bigger than the price gap suggests. The shortest option, a 6 hour 15 minute tour with Cruise Whitsundays, starts at A$124, while full-day sails run eight hours or more. Every trip on this page puts you on Whitehaven's silica sand, and nearly all include the Hill Inlet lookout plus a snorkel stop. Ratings span 3.8 to 4.9, so a few minutes of comparison pays off.
What These Whitehaven Tours Share
Whitehaven Beach is the anchor of nearly every Airlie Beach itinerary, and nine day trips compete to get you there. All of them include time on the sand, and most pair it with the Hill Inlet lookout and a snorkel session on the fringing reef. Entry-level pricing sits at A$124 per person with Cruise Whitsundays, with the popular Red Cat Adventures eco-cruise from A$250 including a buffet lunch. Only one tour here lacks free cancellation, so check the listing before you book.
Eco Cruise, Buffet Included
8 hours · Red Cat Adventures
from A$250per personAirlie Beach: Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet runs through Red Cat Adventures. Rated 4.8 across 3,235 reviews. Runs 8 hours. From A$250.
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High-Speed Catamaran Snorkel Cruise
8 hours · Red Cat Adventures
from A$250per personWhitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise runs through Red Cat Adventures. Rated 4.9 across 3,166 reviews. Runs 8 hours. From A$250.
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Ocean Rafting, Hill Inlet Lookout
6.5 hours to a full day · Ocean Rafting
from A$249per personAirlie Beach: Snorkel, Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach runs through Ocean Rafting. Rated 4.8 across 2,433 reviews. Runs 6.5 hours to a full day. From A$249.
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Base Fare, No Lunch or Pickup
7 hours · Cruise Whitsundays
from A$124per personFrom Airlie: Whitsundays and Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise runs through Cruise Whitsundays. Rated 4.2 across 1,765 reviews. Runs 7 hours. From A$124.
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ZigZag Eco Cruise, Two Snorkels
8 hours · ZigZag Whitsundays
from A$239per personSnorkel & Whitehaven Beach Eco Cruise, Lunch | From Airlie Beach runs through ZigZag Whitsundays. Rated 4.9 across 1,109 reviews. Runs 8 hours. From A$239.
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SeaLink 8-Hour Lookout Cruise
8 hours · SeaLink Whitsundays
from A$265per personAirlie Beach: Hill Inlet Lookout and Whitehaven Beach Cruise runs through SeaLink Whitsundays. Rated 4.8 across 1,081 reviews. Runs 8 hours. From A$265.
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Big Fury, Snorkel and Lunch
7 hours · Big Fury Whitsundays
from A$240per personWhitsunday: A Day @ Whitehaven/Hill Inlet/Snorkeling & Lunch runs through Big Fury Whitsundays. Rated 4.7 across 671 reviews. Runs 7 hours. From A$240.
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Morning or Afternoon, Base Fare
6 hours 15 minutes · Cruise Whitsundays
from A$124per personWhitehaven Beach Morning or Afternoon Tour runs through Cruise Whitsundays. Rated 3.8 across 409 reviews. Runs 6 hours 15 minutes. From A$124.
Check availability →Rafts, Sails And Big Cruisers
Ocean Rafting stands out on ratings alone. Its 7-hour tour sits at 4.9 across 5008 reviews, covering Whitehaven, the Hill Inlet lookout and a snorkel site, from A$249. Red Cat Adventures matches that 4.9 score on its 8-hour Whitehaven and Hill Inlet cruise, also from A$250. For a different angle entirely, Ocean Rafting's fly-and-raft package adds a scenic flight over Heart Reef from A$565.
ZigZag Whitsundays earns a 4.9 rating on an 8-hour eco cruise with lunch, priced from A$239, which makes it one of the better value picks here (see Scenic Flight Value). Big Fury Whitsundays charges A$240 for a 7-hour day that bundles Hill Inlet, snorkelling and lunch, rated 4.7. SeaLink Whitsundays asks the most, A$265 for 8 hours, but its 4.8 rating across 1081 reviews reflects a steadier, family-friendly ride.
Booking Terms And Cancellations
Eight of the nine tours listed here come with free cancellation, which matters in a region where weather can shift plans quickly. The exception is the Cruise Whitsundays morning or afternoon tour, rated 3.8 across 409 reviews, so read its terms carefully before committing. Most operators meet at Port of Airlie or Coral Sea Marina. Confirm the departure point and check-in time on the live booking page, since they vary by operator.