Top The Whitsundays & Hamilton Island Nature and Wildlife

Get close views of the spectacular coral reef and colorful sea creatures at Australia's famous Great Barrier Reef on a full-day journey to Reefworld. The innovative and spacious pontoon provides gear, instruction and expert guides for snorkeling and diving in the tropical waters. Alternatively, observe the reef up-close without getting wet when taking a semi-submersible ride, accompanied by informative commentary by reef experts. This tour gives you the chance to experience this natural wonder and is suitable for all levels of experience.

Enjoy a full day to unwind at one of the most beautiful beaches in the Whitsunday Islands: postcard–perfect Whitehaven Beach. Have ample free time to swim far from the crowds, enjoy beach activities, a walk to Whitehaven Beach Lookout and a guided hike to Hill Inlet lookout for amazing views of the white sands and turquoise seas of Whitehaven Beach. Tour with your informative guide with numbers limited to 32-people and includes lunch and afternoon tea.

If you want a special, memorable experience beyond the standard Great Barrier Reef day tours, spend the night underwater in an amazing 'reefsuite.' Begin by cruising through the Whitsunday Islands to Hardy Reef, where you can choose to snorkel, dive, or take a scenic helicopter flight (extra cost). Once the daytrippers have left you can enjoy a peaceful sunset dinner before retiring to your underwater suite with reef views.

Based in Airlie Beach, the cruise is in the smooth water bays just out from Airlie Beach. Other times available by request. With our relaxing, spacious boat, you can kick back and enjoy the sights! There are many beautiful multi-million dollar houses to see as well as shipwrecks along the way. This is a BYO tour with ice boxes provided. This tour is suited for large groups — bucks and hens parties excepted. Special extras are considered on request. The wildlife we commonly encounter are dugongs, spotted eagle rays, and dolphins. This tour is fun for the whole family or you and your mates.

Spend a portion of your day exploring the beach by land and by sky on this half-day Whitsundays seaplane tour from Airlie Beach. First take to the skies, and fly above the Great Barrier Reef, Heart Reef, and the Whitsunday Islands. Then land at a private location by Hardy Lagoon and board a glass-bottom boat for a chance to see some marine life while swimming and snorkeling at your leisure. End your day with some free time at Whitehaven Beach before flying back to Airlie Beach.

Discover the Whitsunday Islands on a sailing day trip from Port. You can swim in the turquoise water, soak up the salty sea air as you zoom across the water by high-speed catamaran and be wowed by the islands’ most famous natural sight, Whitehaven Beach. Lunch, snacks and refreshments are included throughout the day.

Set out on a half-day catamaran tour to stunning Whitehaven Beach for swimming at this postcard–perfect slice of paradise. Considered one of the world's top beaches and the most beautiful one in the Whitsunday Islands, Whitehaven Beach is a must-see in the Great Barrier Reef region. Travel in comfort from Port Airlie on a motorized catamaran with air-conditioning. Morning or afternoon tea is provided on board and your crew supplies beach activities and informative commentary along the way.

Visit two islands in the world–famous Great Barrier Reef on a full-day tour from Port Airlie, traveling in style aboard a high-speed, air-conditioned catamaran. At Hamilton Island, explore amenities such as walking trails, boutiques and restaurants, then check out Australian animals including koalas at Wild Life Hamilton Island. You'll also enjoy activities such as swimming at Whitehaven Beach, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the Whitsunday Islands.

Spend two days and one night on the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s largest coral reef systems. The Reefworld pontoon is your base for snorkeling, semi-submersible rides, and other underwater explorations by day. Stay overnight on the upper deck of the pontoon, 40 nautical miles (74 km) from shore and sleep under the stars in a swag (tent). Includes most meals and round-trip transport from the Port of Airlie or Hamilton Island.

When you live aboard our yacht, your days adventure begins when you wake and continues unabated till well after dark. John & Lynne like to say that “their guests can go snorkelling over colourful corals accompanied by hundreds of friendly fish before breakfast and each day just gets better from there…” All daily activities are personally guided which ensures your in depth appreciation of the wonders of nature both above and below the water. Lynne has been selected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) to be a “Master Reef Guide” (the highest honour that GBRMPA can bestow). She is a “Citizen Scientist” specialising in the Reef World which has been her passion for more than 50 years. John & Lynne have a unique permit issued by GBRMPA granting them access to most of the Marine Park and they have spent a lifetime discovering its secrets that they willingly share with their guests. Potential guests should read the TripAdvisor reviews for Whitsunday Luxury Sailing