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Whitsunday Islands and Whitehaven Beach Morning or Afternoon Departure
Highlights
- Board your vessel for a scenic cruise through the stunning Whitsunday Islands, soaking in breathtaking coastal views.
- Relax on the pristine seven-kilometre stretch of Whitehaven Beach, enjoying two hours of sun, sand, and sea.
- Savour morning or afternoon tea, complemented by a selection of sandwiches, snacks, and beverages available onboard.
- Explore Queensland's most beautiful beach, renowned for its dazzling white sands and natural beauty, perfect for memorable photos.
The jewel of the Whitsunday Islands, seven kilometre-long Whitehaven Beach is a divine natural environment and an essential Queensland destination.
Board your vessel for the scenic cruise through these picture-perfect isles and spend two hours on the dazzling Whitehaven sand, swimming or just relaxing on the shore.
Whitehaven Beach truly is Mother Nature at her best – it’s the most photographed beach in Australia and is regularly named ‘Queensland’s Most Beautiful Beach’.
Morning and afternoon tea is included in your tour. Sandwiches, snacks and a range of beer, wine and soft drink is available for purchase onboard.
Tour details
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Available from 19 December 2025 to 31 December 2026
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Available from 19 December 2025 to 31 December 2026
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Cruise Whitsundays
Cruise Whitsundays is the Whitsunday region’s largest marine operator, offering a range of day cruises, resort connections and overnight experiences on the Great Barrier Reef.
Day experiences offer the chance to snorkel the fringing reef of the Whitsunday Islands and the outer Great Barrier Reef, sink your toes into the soft, white silica sand of Whitehaven Beach, and experience the ultimate relaxation of the surrounding island resorts with Island Resort Connections.
Overnight experiences include the multi-award-winning Reefsleep and Australia’s first underwater accommodation, Reefsuites – one of Australia’s most unique accommodation options, located on the only permanently moored pontoon within the Whitsunday region.
Resort Connections operates out of the Port of Airlie terminal, offering services between the five mainland locations, island resorts and the Whitsunday Coast, as well as facilitating connections between the region’s airports for arrivals and departures.
Join Cruise Whitsundays to experience the best of the Whitsundays and create lasting memories.
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Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Limited
- QLD – Tourism Whitsundays
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