Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat Tour: Discover The Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef Marine Life

Explore the stunning underwater world of The Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef on our exciting Glass Bottom Boat Tour. See vibrant coral reefs, turtles, rays, and tropical fish without getting wet. Suitable for all ages.

Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Shute Harbour - This is where our tour begins and ends. Shute Harbour is a sheltered port in close proximity to the local islands of The Whitsundays and some of the best local coral reefs Airlie has to offer!
  • Whitsunday Islands - Cruise between a few of the idyllic islands that make up the 72 wonders of The Whitsundays
What's Included
  • 70 Minute guided Glass Bottom Boat Discovery Tour
  • Fully shaded vessel
  • All safety equipment
  • FREE Pick up from selected hotels
  • On-board restrooms
  • Funny and informative commentary about the reef
What's Not Included
  • Parking fees
Additional Information

Embark on our 70-minute Glass Bottom Boat Tour, created for those eager to explore the majesty of The Whitsundays and the entrance to the Great Barrier Reef… without taking a dip. Appropriate for all ages. This journey navigates the premium coral reefs near Airlie Beach, promising stunning coral landscapes and marine fauna like turtles, rays, and a…

Location
Shute Harbour Marine Terminal
If your meeting there please arrive to Shute harbor marina terminal 15 mins prior to departure time.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Yasamin
Mar 14, 2025
Glass bottom boat ride recommended - Well organized. Pick up was on time. Good commentary. Pleasant staff. I suggest trying to go when tides are low to be closer to the reef.
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T1723mhkylies
Jan 29, 2025
Wet but wonderful - Although the weather was absolutely awful and very very wet, the team did a good effort to keep positive and keep spirits up. So happy to see turtles and the fish, coral was amazing
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Yunting
Jan 29, 2025
Good short trip - Good trip in wet day. Friendly stuffs. Local hotel pickup is bonus. The driver even stop at nearby lookout for taking photos. Really good. Thanks
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Rosemary
Jan 29, 2025
Great view of coral, fish and turtles - The tour was well organised. It was interesting and informative. We were able to view coral, several colourful fish species and some turtles.
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Laurice_l
Jan 28, 2025
My family most especially... - My family most especially My kids really enjoyed the tour and our tour guide were great. We had an amazingg holiday
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Karlasq9077sc
Mar 4, 2025
Lovely relaxing afternoon - We had a great time last night. We got to see loads of coral and fish as well as one turtle. The crew did an amazing job and were very knowledgeable. Thanks guys!
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Laura_q
Jan 27, 2025
Good but a tad short - Nice boat ride and commentary, pointing out kinds of fish and turtle 🐢 sightings. It was close to one hour, should be 11/2 hrs long
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Mark_w
Jan 25, 2025
Lots of Fun - We were picked up and dropped off at our cruise port at Whitsunday Bay and taken to Shute's Bay. The boat was comfortable, shaded, and the crew's narration very informative. We were able to see coral, fish and glimpse a turtle. All in all, an excellent way to see rhe Reef if you have limited time.
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Moju72
Jan 28, 2025
Avoidable - not much to see - There’s not much to see to be very honest. You’ll see some brown coral (no brilliant colours like you see on TV) and a couple of species of fish. Overall disappointing and not worth the money.
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Alansimpson2018
Feb 23, 2025
Did not live up to expectations - We saw no fish at all and the boat was stranded for 20 mins whilst the captain cut ropes away from the prop shaft. The guide waffled on about the islands and gave excuses about not seeing any fish or turtles or anything else.
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