The Big Island Day Tour: Full-Day Scenic Cruise to Whitehaven Beach
4.9
270 Ratings
Shute Harbour
Embark on a full-day scenic cruise to Whitehaven Beach and the Whitsunday Islands. Swim in crystal waters, enjoy gourmet lunch, and explore hidden island locations. Book now!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Whitsunday Islands - Tongue Point, Whitsundays Island for a guided walk up to the lookout overlooking Hill Inlet.
  • Whitehaven Beach - As lunch is concluded, you will be able to transfer onto Whitehaven Beach. Once on the beach, our guides will escort you onto Solway circuit walking track. The lookout on Solway circuit offers breathtaking views along the full length of Whitehaven and south to Pentecost Island and the Lindeman group of Islands.
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Complimentary Pick Up and Drop Off Service
  • Historic commentary of the Whitsundays
  • On-board restrooms
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Please bring cash or credit card for any bar purchases
  • Rain Coats - if rain is forecasted please bring a coat.
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day adventurous sail through the Whitsunday Islands via catamaran. Delight in stopovers at the renowned Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, seated cozily in climate controlled surroundings. The boat features state-of-the-art amenities, including a rooftop deck with an all-encompassing 360° view for an absolutely enthralling experience. This unique journey will escort you through island sites unvisited by any other cruise including the Molle Island Group and Cid Harbour.

High Points

  • Expertly lead tours of Hill Inlet and South Whitehaven Lookout Points
  • Delectable lunch offered in climate-controlled ambience
  • Traverse through the picturesque Whitsunday Islands
  • Hospitable crew and edifying narration
  • Plunge into the clear waters and recline on the silica white sand at Whitehaven Beach
  • Cast anchor at Tongue Point and observe the sting rays of Hill Inlet
  • Sail past notables like Hamilton Island, Molle Islands, Cid Harbour, Hook Island and more

Packlist
Swimwear & Towel
Sunblock & Hat
Fit-for-walk footwear
Water Flask
Cash/card for purchases onboard

  • Our bus picks up along Shute Harbour road at the bus stops. Please call 1300 317 445 to confirm a bus pick up location 24 hours prior to your departure
  • We can accommodate most dietary requirements. Please call 1300 317 445 to discuss further
  • Bookings made under 24 hours prior to travel must call to confirm
  • This experience requires safe weather conditions which will be decided by the master. If it’s cancelled due to unsafe weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
Location
Shute Harbour Marine Terminal
Whitsunday Drive
Please confirm your pick up location by calling 1300 317 445
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tarniap2016
May 27, 2024
Highly recommend! - Absolutely amazing trip. Comfortable, dry, staff were brilliant. Everything was super well organised and my friends loved the experience!! Thank you!!
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Davidsharon4382
May 20, 2024
5 stars highly recommended - On May 14 2024 we took the Sealink day tour to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. It was a great day. Captain Dave and crew Dan, Rajon and Harry were all excellent. They were all friendly approachable and had a great knowledge of the Whitsundays in general and the places we visited especially. Their knowledge of the history, geography and cultural significance of the area was very impressive and made the day very enjoyable. The Nancy Wake was very spacious and comfortable and the catering was first class. All in all a great day which we highly recommend. 5 stars from us. Thanks again guys.
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628sandraw
May 19, 2024
Great day out. - Great day out, weather was the best so far according to the crew. Friendly helpful crew and guide. Our guide Kaydie? (mother duck) was the best. Lots of food for morning and afternoon teas and lunch. Boat nice and clean, plenty of room. Enjoyed the Hill Inlet lookout walk and Whitehaven Beach time. Plenty of time to see everything. Highly recommend this cruise. Captain gave a good commentary.
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U5913mzsallyw
May 11, 2024
My personal experience - Highly recommend this company. The crew were great special thanks to Maddy. The food was delicious and plenty on offer.
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Meredithme6323ky
May 9, 2024
FABULOUS. - Fabulous! Such a professional crew. polite and helpful. Plenty of food at the buffet lunch, and wide selection of morning and afternoon tea. The trip was a bit rough in places, but it was well worth the money.
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Hunterlouise
May 3, 2024
Whitsundays definitely worth a visit. - Great boat , wonderful crew , nice lunch morning tea and afternoon tea , stunning location. I would suggest wearing shoes for water , saves taking shoes on and off .
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Northstar30205990373
Apr 30, 2024
Great day out with a creat crew. Fantastic way to experience Whitehaven beach and the Whitsunday Islands. - The whole day was fantastic. Picked up from our accommodation in Cannonvale and dropped back at the end of the day. Welcomed aboard and thoroughly looked after by the team. Captain Dave and the crew Rhi, Daniel Harry, Sophie and Rijon. The scenery was spectacular. The food was delicious and abundant. The crew were friendly, funny and helpful. The safety practices were also reassuring. The walk to the Hill Inlet lookouts was quite doable (unfit and 50+) and the crew kept an eye on us to make sure we were ok, the view was well worth the 700m walk. Swimming at Whitehaven beach (in the provided stinger suits) was fun. Lots of wild life around as well. The information about the islands was very interesting. It was a great way to spend our wedding anniversary.
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Surya_r
Apr 23, 2024
Majestic Tour - The whole tour was amazing. Quality service throughout. Whitehaven Beach is a paradise in its natural setting.
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159pitp
Apr 20, 2024
Fantastic day. - Had a fantastic day.Very good organized with no complaints.Crew worked very hard to make a great day.You will not regret this.
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T1703wowendyj
May 16, 2024
Great day out - Fabulous day out . Well organised, the crew were all great with great knowledge of the Whitsundays. Lunch , morning and afternoon tea was delicious. The weather wasn’t that good the day we went but the skipper altered the schedule to make the most of the day. I recommend the big day out excursion
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