Great Barrier Reef Full Day Experience

• Get up to $20 cash back per person when you book with us
• Scenic return cruise through the Whitsundays to the outer reef
• 4 hours at Hardy Reef
• Snorkelling gear
• Access to underwater viewing chamber
• Semi-submarine guided tour
• Lunch, morning and afternoon tea 

WHERE WE VISIT

• Whitsunday Islands National Park
• Great Barrier Reef
•  Hardy Reef

Optional activities (own expense): guided snorkelling safaris and scuba diving, massages,  scenic helicopter flights. 

We love that this trip includes all meals - a buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea and tea and coffee. What a feast! Little extras like this make your day extra special. 

The ultimate way to explore Australia’s stunning Great Barrier Reef, this unforgettable day-out is perfect for getting up close and personal with one of the world’s most impressive natural wonders. Embark on an incredible journey from Airlie Beach to the outer Great Barrier Reef and uncover the highlight of the breathtaking underwater world.

Itinerary

Embark on an out-of-this-world experience and explore all the highlights of the outer Great Barrier Reef and the spectacular Whitsunday Islands National Park. 

Your day starts bright and early, with pick ups from the Port of Airlie at 8am, Daydream Island at 7.45am or Hamilton Island at 9am. Enjoy the spectacular views as you cruise through the breathtaking Whitsunday Islands on a high-speed catamaran. Make your way to the floating pontoon on the pristine Hardy Reef for a fun-filled day of adventure and discovery! 

Explore the colourful coral and tropical fish from the pontoon and enjoy a fascinating insight into the incredible marine life with the underwater viewing chamber!

Onboard, there's a choice of areas to relax, a great range of activities, freshwater showers and incredible food! For those who prefer staying high, you can enjoy the spectacular views from the underwater viewing chamber or experience the unique marine vistas on a reef safari in one of the semi-submersible submarines!

Soak up the sun on the sun-deck or relax in air-conditioned comfort as you enjoy unspoiled panoramas of the breathtaking reef. When all the sea air makes you hungry, treat yourself to delicious morning and afternoon teas! Tuck into an all you can eat buffet lunch, freshly made by chefs on the mainland.

After a full-day of aquatic exploring, your amazing Great Barrier Reef adventures come to an end. As the sun sinks in the sky, take one last dip in the turquoise water before heading back to the mainland. Enjoy the scenic vistas of the Whitsundays with stops at Hamilton Island at 5pm and Daydream Island at 5.50pm before returning to the Port of Airlie Beach at approximately 6.10pm. 

Times
Port of Airlie*: Departs 8:00am / Returns 6:10pm
Daydream Island: Departs 7:45am / Returns 5:50pm
Hamilton Island: Departs 9:00am / Returns 5:00pm

*Optional transfers to Port of Airlie are available at additional cost

Please note that the bookings are processed manually and please chat to us before making the booking or you can book with us and your booking is confirmed only once confirmed by the tour operator.

• Changes may occur due to flight schedule changes, bad weather and sea conditions, including tides, wind, swell, sun and rain and other factors in order to guarantee the safety and comfort for passengers, crew and other vessels.

• You must check in with our representative at the location stated on your Booking Confirmation 30-40 minutes prior to scheduled departure.

• Child Fares are for children aged 4-14. Infants under 4 travel free of charge but the operator must be advised at time of booking. With the exception of Great Barrier Reef Adventures, infant meals are not included on Day Cruises. Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult carer.

In the event that a booking is cancelled, the following fees will apply:

• Amendments are permitted up to one day prior, but fees may apply
• Cancellation 48 hours or more before departure: no fee
• Cancellation within 48 hours of departure: 100% of the total cost

All customer cancellation & refund requests are also subject to our website’s own refund conditions.