Day cruises departing Airlie Beach

Day cruises depart from our Maritime Terminal at 24 The Cove Road, Port of Airlie, Airlie Beach. The terminal features convenient airport-style check-in and baggage conveyor belts, a large café with indoor and outdoor eating areas, a gift shop, and comfortably seated waiting areas. Upon booking, you will be given a day cruise departure time. Check-in is 30-40 minutes prior to your departure time.

Day cruises departing Hamilton Island

Day cruises depart from the main marina opposite the Ice Cream Parlour at Hamilton Island. You’ll be required to catch a coach from your resort to the marina, please check with your resort reception for coach times. Upon booking, you will be given a day cruise departure time. Check in is 30-40 minutes prior to your departure time.

Island resort connections

The tour offfers transfers from Port of Airlie, Hamilton Island Airport, Hamilton Island Marina, and Shute Harbour. Check-in is 30 minutes prior to your departure time. Please note luggage check-in closes 15 minutes before departure.

National Parks have recently installed two large covered areas to provide shade for visitors to Whitehaven Beach, as there is limited natural shade available. To assist guests at Whitehaven Beach, the tour also has two large marquees set up to provide additional cover. The tour can also provide individual sun shades, please ask your onboard crew for further details (subject to availability).

Luggage cannot be taken on this day tour.

Yes, Cruise Whitsundays Whitehaven Beach tour,  for semi-mobile wheelchair users travelling to Whitehaven Beach, have a beach wheelchair available.  Please contact support@backpackerdeal.com so we can let the operator know in advance.