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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Snorkel and Hill Inlet Tour with Hotel Transfers
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Highlights

  • This full-day tour from Airlie Beach offers two choices: Northern Exposure for more snorkelling or Southern Lights for extra beach time, both packed with adventure.
  • Explore the reef and rainforest with guided National Park walks and expert talks on marine life and island ecology throughout your day.
  • Snorkel vibrant inner fringing reefs around Hook Island, guided by experts to spot colourful fish, giant clams, and technicolour coral gardens.
  • Want some stunning aerial views? You can upgrade to a 60-minute scenic flight to see the Whitsundays, including Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach, from the sky.
  • Fun fact: Hill Inlet’s swirling sands are created by the tidal flow mixing silica sand with the surrounding turquoise water—one of the most photographed views in Australia.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Full-day cruise from Airlie Beach
  • Guided National Park walk
  • Snorkelling at Border Island (inner fringing reef) with personalised instruction (Southern Lights tour)
  • Snorkelling at Mantaray Bay and Maureens Cove (inner fringing reefs) with personalised instruction (Northern Exposure tour)
  • Reef and island naturalist talks by expert guides
  • Round-trip bus transfers
  • Stinger suit, snorkelling equipment & flotation devices
  • 60-minute reef and island scenic flight with guaranteed window seats (based on selected option)
  • Tropical lunch pack (based on selected option)
  • Wetsuits (available to rent at a small fee)
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (additional cost)
  • Snacks (additional cost)

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

  • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your experience to avoid any delays.

Boarding Point

  • Board your cruise at Coral Sea Marina North (formerly Abell Point Marina), Airlie Beach.

  • Address: 1-3 Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia.

  • Northern Exposure Tour: 8:45am departure.

  • Southern Lights Tour: 10am departure.

Note: Courtesy coach pick-ups are available from local accommodation houses from 7:45am to 8:15am for the Northern Exposure tour and from 8:45am to 9:30am for the Southern Lights tour.

Get Directions to Coral Sea Marina North

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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The full-day tour offers Northern Exposure for more snorkelling or Southern Lights for extra beach time.

You'll snorkel vibrant inner fringing reefs around Hook Island with expert guidance, spotting colourful fish, giant clams, and technicolour coral gardens.

For stunning aerial views, you can upgrade to a 60-minute scenic flight over Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach.

Hill Inlet’s swirling sands are created by tidal flow mixing silica sand with turquoise water, making it one of Australia's most photographed views.

Bring comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hats, sunscreen, a beach bag with swimwear and towels, a camera in a waterproof case, a jacket, weather-appropriate clothing, and a reusable water bottle.

The tour is not wheelchair accessible and isn't suitable for pregnant women or guests with heart problems, back issues, or other serious medical conditions due to its physical nature.

Yes, the tour includes a guided National Park walk and reef and island naturalist talks by expert guides throughout your day.

You'll snorkel at Border Island (inner fringing reef), Mantaray Bay, and Maureens Cove with personalised instruction depending on whether you choose Northern Exposure or Southern Lights tours.

Wetsuits (available for rent), alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks will incur additional costs as they're not included.

The tour includes round-trip bus transfers between your hotel in Airlie Beach and other destinations on this full-day cruise.

Comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hats, & sunscreen Beach bag with swimwear & towels Camera with waterproof case Jacket Weather-appropriate clothing Reusable water bottle

Not wheelchair accessible. Not suitable for pregnant women and guests with heart problems, back problems, or other serious medical conditions.

Snorkelling is a physical activity. You must be a confident swimmer and have a certain level of fitness to participate. Refreshments can be purchased on the boat. Please carry cash to purchase them if you wish. Sunsuits and wetsuits are available to rent at a small fee.

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