Whitsundays Boat Cruises
We think there’s not better way to explore the Whitsundays than to take a relaxing and scenic boat cruise through the magnificent islands and reefs. There’s a whole host of options for you to choose from including day trips, bare boat and skippered charters.
There’s a range of day trips leaving the mainland and large resort islands so you can visit a few of the 74 Whitsunday Islands all in a day. Many of these cruises allow for you to snorkel at various reefs and include lunch and drinks.
Bare Boat charters are especially popular in the Whitsundays as you can be captain of your own trip on your holiday. It allows visitors more freedom in their holiday as you can set sail to wherever you heart desires and wake up to sparkling azure oceans.
There’s a range of yachts, catamarans and motor launches of various sizes to suit every budget. You can also choose to hire a crew so you can relax day in and day out in luxurious surroundings.
Please see our list of recommended Whitsunday Boat Cruise experiences below. For more cruise providers, check out Whitsundays Boat Cruises in our local directory, or click the banner to the right to book a cruise and start sailing!
Whitsunday Boat Cruises
Whitehaven Beach and Hamilton Island Cruise
The only way to experience one of the world's best beaches and the Whitsundays largest resort island is in style and comfort aboard a large, high-speed and air-conditioned cruising catamaran.
Whitsunday Islands and Whitehaven Beach Sailing Adventure
Sail through the Whitsunday Islands and explore magnificent Whitehaven Beach, voted one of the world's best beaches on this full-day sailing adventure from Airlie Beach, voted one of the world's best beaches. With the thrill of high-speed sailing through the famous Whitsunday Islands, swimming and snorkeling at fantastic inner-reef sites, this full day of fun and adventure is the ultimate Whitsunday Islands experience.
Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise to Reefworld
Do you want to experience a close encounter with the famous Great Barrier Reef? This is it - take this day cruise out to Hardy Reef, where you moor up next to the newly refurbished Reefworld, you can snorkel and dive these tropical waters until your hearts content! You may wish to just observe the reef from a submersible or underwater observatory. Either way, what a great day out on Great Barrier Reef!
Please note: Semi submersible is not operating until further notice
Whitsunday Islands Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Knuckle Reef Pontoon
Cruise onboard 'Seaflight' a state-of-the-art wave piercing catamaran through the Whitsunday Islands to Knuckle Reef Pontoon located on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Knuckle Reef pontoon is the regions most spacious and innovative reef pontoon and offers the regions largest and most spectacular underwater viewing chamber, a giant water slide and a range of optional activities including guided snorkeling tours, scuba diving and scenic helicopter fights over the Great Barrier Reef.
Whitehaven Beach Day Cruises
Enjoy relaxing on the pure white sand of Whitehaven Beach. You can walk along the seven kilometer stretch of natural silica sand, partake in beach activities, swim in crystal clear water or lay back and read a good book. There is no better place to unwind then finding your own slice of paradise and feeling the ocean breeze sweep over you as your body melts into the sand.The only way to truly experience one of the world's best beaches is in style and comfort aboard a large, high-speed and air-conditioned catamaran.
Whitsunday Islands Hopper Pass
Explore the Whitsundays at your leisure with a one-day ferry ticket. Hop on and hop off as many times as you like between Airlie Beach, Daydream Island Resort and Long Island Resort. You will be supplied with a timetable and a map so you can set out exploring the islands following your own itinerary.
Whitsunday Islands Luxury Cruise
Explore the Whitsunday Islands on the Great Barrier Reef aboard a luxury motor yacht! You’ll enjoy a highly personalized and private vacation experience, as the four cabins accommodate a maximum of eight people. You can choose to cruise the Whitsundays for either two or three days.
