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Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Highlights
- Experience vibrant coral reefs and marine life from the comfort of a shaded glass bottom vessel.
- Discover the diverse habitats of the Great Barrier Reef on a 70-minute cruise from Shute Harbour.
- Enjoy close-up views of tropical fish, rays, and turtles while staying dry and comfortable.
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Whitsundays, perfect for families and solo adventurers alike.
Experience the Whitsundays on our Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat Discovery Tour—perfect for travellers of all ages who want to explore the underwater world without getting wet (infants 0–2 go free). This 70-minute cruise departs from Shute Harbour and showcases the vibrant coral reefs and marine life that thrive within the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
Discover Airlie Beach’s most spectacular coral ecosystems as you learn about the diverse habitats that make up this world-renowned natural wonder. Enjoy close-up views of colourful hard and soft corals, tropical fish, rays, turtles, and more, all from the comfort of our shaded, custom-built glass bottom vessel, Bottoms Up.
Whether you’re travelling with family, friends, or exploring solo, this tour offers an immersive and relaxing way to experience the beauty of the Whitsundays and its rich marine environment.
Itinerary highlights
A Window to the Underwater World
Our discovery tour allows you to immerse yourself in the spectacular underwater world, without getting wet! This tour is suited for all age groups, perfect for family and friends. Get up close and personal with an array of coral diversity, our shaded vessel ‘Bottoms Up’ is a custom glass bottom boat made for coral reef viewing.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Pioneer Adventures Whitsundays
Pioneer Adventures delivers the ultimate mix of fun, fast paced tours and relaxed, scenic cruises from Airlie Beach — the vibrant gateway to the Whitsundays!
If you’re chasing unforgettable moments in Tropical North Queensland, our short-but-sweet adventures are the perfect way to pack maximum magic into your getaway.
Whether you’re a thrill seeker, wildlife lover, adrenaline junkie, solo traveller, family holidaymaker or budget backpacker, we’ve got the perfect experience for you. From laid back Glass Bottom Boat cruises to full throttle Jet Boat Blasts, you get to choose the vibe – chilled out or high adrenaline — and make the absolute most of your time in the Whitsundays.
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Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
Memberships
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Tourism Whitsundays
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