About this experience
Discover the beauty of the Whitsunday Islands and snorkel the outer Great Barrier Reef on a fast jetboat day tour from Airlie Beach. Relax on Whitehaven Beach and admire views from Hill Inlet lookout.
Highlights
- Embark on a bushwalk to the Hill Inlet lookout
- Snorkel at the outer Great Barrier Reef and discover a vibrant underwater world
- Spot a variety of colourful fish and marine species at Bait Reef Lagoon
- Take some time to relax and unwind on the famous Whitehaven Beach
- Ride at high speed across the waves on a specialized jet speedboat
What's included
- Speedboat tour
- Morning/afternoon snacks
- Lunch
- Guide
- Drinking water fountain
- Snorkeling gear
- Stinger suits
- Flotation devices
- Guided snorkel tour on the Great Barrier Reef
- Walk to Hill Inlet Lookout
- Beach time at Whitehaven Beach
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef and discover some of the scenic destinations of the Whitsunday Islands on a speedboat tour from Airlie Beach. Explore the colorful underwater world snorkelling at Bait Reef Lagoon, relax on Whitehaven Beach, and take in the views from Hill Inlet lookout.
Board the jet speedboat in Airlie Beach and set off at high speed to the Great Barrier Reef. Get equipped with your snorkeling gear and discover the diverse and vibrant marine life at Bait Reef Lagoon or Stepping Stones. Choose to snorkel at your own pace, or be escorted by your expert guides.
Then ride across the waves back to the southern end of Whitehaven Beach. Enjoy some free time to chill out on the beach as the sounds of the waves come gently rolling in. You will also receive some lunch and afternoon snacks.
Hop back onboard to zoom up to the northern end of the beach. Embark on a bushwalk to marvel at the famous view from the Hill Inlet lookout. Finally, head back to Airlie Beach to complete the day of adventure.
Order of locations visited may change, based on the tide conditions on the day. You may visit the beach or lookout first, or the reef. Every day is subject to change.
Lunch and morning/afternoon snacks are included. Guests can help themselves from a buffet consisting of a variety of salads, cold meats, cheese and bread. Morning/afternoon snacks are a fruit platter and lamingtons. Please advise dietary requirements in advance.
**This tour is NOT suitable for anyone with a mobility impairment, back/neck/spine complaints, or those unable to walk unassisted. If you hesitated at any of these conditions, please call us to discuss how we can help you.**
Things to note
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable shoes
- Towel
- Swimwear
Terms & conditions
All passengers must be 130cm tall to ride. No refunds will be issued in the event a passenger is found to be too short to ride less than 24 hours from departure.
The bushwalk to Hill Inlet Lookout is graded moderate and consists of many stone steps. Comfortable shoes and a reasonable level of fitness are advised.
Customers wishing to snorkel MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM. We can not teach you to swim. We snorkel 'wild' off the back of the boat, on the outer Great Barrier Reef, where there is no infrastructure. If you have never snorkelled before, or you are a weak/non-swimmer this may be too dangerous for you and we may not be able to allow you into the water. Captain's orders must be followed.
This tour is NOT suitable for anyone with: mobility impairment, back/neck/spine issues, or those unable to walk unassisted. If you hesitated at any of these, please call us to discuss.
If weather conditions are unfavorable, there may be an alternate route to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.