Where to Go: the 6 Best Airlie Beach Boat Tours

1.Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,953 reviews · from $164Our pick

Review of Red Cat Adventures’ 8-hour Whitsundays cruise, with Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, two snorkel stops, lunch, and practical tips.

“We had the best day out with The Red Cat Adventures Crew!! Kobe & Hannah were amazing, so knowledgeable and had the day run so smoothly! We had our 4.5yo son with us on the day trip & Kobe made special effort to assist and engage with him on his first snorkelling experience. If you’re looking for an awesome day out - look no further :) Will be back again another time!”

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2.Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,644 reviews · 8 hours · from $162

Review of Red Cat Adventures’ Whitehaven eco-cruise from Airlie Beach, with snorkeling, Hill Inlet, buffet lunch, costs, tips, and practical details.

“Our boat trip exceeded all our expectations. Our guides were both knowledgeable and entertaining, making the experience even more enjoyable. The scenery we witnessed—both above and below the water—was absolutely breathtaking and truly unforgettable.”

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3.From Airlie: Whitsundays and Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,548 reviews · 7 hours · from $109Best value

Review of Cruise Whitsundays from Airlie Beach, including Whitehaven Beach, island views, food, boat comfort, value, and practical tips.

“Lovely day on Whitehaven beach. Calm and well organised sailing. Sausage sizzle on the beach and afternoon tea on the sailing home. A great day.”

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4.Hill Inlet Lookout and Whitehaven Beach Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 861 reviews · 8 hours · from $156

Cruise from Airlie Beach to Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach with lunch, guided walks, island views, and comfortable SeaLink transport.

“We had the most fantastic time on our trip. The crew were amazing and attentive. They made the experience so fun. The tour guide Belinda was the highlight of our trip. She was amazing at her job very friendly always making sure everyone was comfortable. I would go on the trip again just to have Belinda as our tour guide. I couldn’t recommend her enough she made our whole day”

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5.2-Night Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure on Trimaran Avatar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 771 reviews · from $466

Review of the 2-night Avatar sailing trip from Airlie Beach, with Whitehaven Beach, snorkeling, meals, onboard cabins, costs, and practical tips.

“The crew was really nice! We had some amazing snorkeling adventures with turtles and a lot of fishes.”

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6.2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise incl. Whitehaven Beach & Great Barrier Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 752 reviews · from $466

Review of OzSail’s 2-night Whitsundays cruise, with Whitehaven Beach, snorkeling, meals, bunks, sailing, and practical booking advice.

“We enjoyed this adventure. The snorkeling was amazing, and we were the first ones on Whitehaven Beach in the morning! The crew was great, very friendly and interactive with the guests. Sleeping quarters were tight, which was mentRead more”

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