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Take a cruise through the Whitsundays to the iconic Whitehaven Beach. Enjoy the air-conditioned comfort of our modern catamaran. As you cruise through the islands and fringing reefs, our crew will provide commentary on the history and heritage of the Whitsunday Islands.
Spend up to 2.5 hours exploring the #1 beach in the world, Whitehaven Beach.
This spectacular 98% silica sand beach fringed by the turquoise sea is a perfect location to take a dip in the beautiful ocean or relax and absorb what nature took a lifetime to create.
Morning cruise: Departs Shute Harbour at 7.30am and returns at 12.00pm
Afternoon cruise: Departs Shute Harbour at 12.30pm and returns 5.30pm
Anchoring in the southern section of the beach you will be transferred onto Whitehaven. Once on the beach you will then have free time on the beach to take a dip in the beautiful clear waters or just relax on the silica sand. If you have had enough sun for the day and would like to come back on board, our friendly crew will return you to the vessel where you can relax in the shade and enjoy a beverage.
Inclusions
- Morning Tea or Afternoon Tea
- Direct to Whitehaven Beach
- Up to 2.5 hours at Whitehaven Beach
- Bus transfers to and from Shute Harbour
- Stinger suit use for the day
- Friendly staff and informative commentary
Itinerary
Morning ‘Purely Whitehaven’ Cruise - ITINERARY:
- 07:30 Vessel departs Shute Harbour to Whitehaven Bay via Cid Harbour and Hook Pass
- 08:30 Anchor South Whitehaven and transfer to the beach. Shade setup and beach games available 10:30 Begin transfer guests back to the vessel
- 11:00 Morning refreshments served/ Bar service available
- 11:00 Depart Whitehaven Bay
- 12:00 Berth Shute Harbour
Afternoon ‘Purely Whitehaven’ Cruise - ITINERARY:
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12:30 Vessel departs Shute Harbour to Whitehaven Bay via Cid Harbour and Hook Pass
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13:30 Anchor South Whitehaven and transfer to the beach. Shade setup and beach games available 16:00 Begin transfer guests back to the vessel
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16:30 Morning refreshments served/ Bar service available
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16:30 Depart Whitehaven Bay
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17:30 Berth Shute Harbour
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Note, Itinerary is subject to change due to tidal restrictions and weather conditions on the day which may change the direction, destination, and order of travel.
Time
Pick up Locations Morning Departure
- 06:30 Adventure Whitsunday Big 4
- 06:35 Stewart Drive bus stop (in front of Giggle kids)
- 06:36 Beach Road (out front of Beach Court Holiday Villas)
- 06:38 Whitsunday Shopping Centre bus stop (on island Drive)
- 06.41 Club Croc
- 06:41 Police Station bus stop (on Shute Harbour Road)
- 06:42 Coral Sea Marina
- 06:44 Coral Sea Resort
- 06:46 Airlie Central bus Stop (Opp NAB)
- 06:48 Coconut Grove bus stop (across the road from ABH)
- 06:50 Port of Airlie bus stop (on Shute Harbour Road, opp Boathaven spa resort)
- 06:52 Jubilee Tavern bus stop
- 06:53 Ferntree Road bus stop (out front of the National Parks office)
- 06:55 Flame Tree (besides the entry to Eco resort Big 4)
- 07:10 Shute Harbour Marine Terminal
Pick up Locations Afternoon Departure
- 11:30 Adventure Whitsunday Big 4
- 11:35 Stewart Drive bus stop (in front of Giggle kids)
- 11:36 Beach Road (out front of Beach Court Holiday Villas)
- 11:38 Whitsunday Shopping Centre bus stop (on island Drive)
- 11.41 Club Croc
- 11:41 Police Station bus stop (on Shute Harbour Road)
- 11:42 Coral Sea Marina
- 11:44 Coral Sea Resort
- 11:46 Airlie Central bus Stop (Opp NAB)
- 11:48 Coconut Grove bus stop (across the road from ABH)
- 11:50 Port of Airlie bus stop (on Shute Harbour Road, opp Boathaven spa resort)
- 11:52 Jubilee Tavern bus stop
- 11:53 Ferntree Road bus stop (out front of the National Parks office)
- 11:55 Flame Tree (besides the entry to Eco resort Big 4)
- 12:10 Shute Harbour Marine Terminal
Departure Location
- Shute Harbour Marine Terminal Lot 296 Whitsunday Dr, Shute Harbour QLD 4802
Booking Information
- Itinerary subject to change without notice
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice