Lunch Cruises

From Airlie Beach: Catamaran Cruise to Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet with Buffet Lunch

Name: From Airlie Beach: Catamaran Cruise to Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet with Buffet Lunch
Start: 2026-10-27T09:00:00
End: 2026-10-27T17:00:00
Location: Whitsundays

Cruise through the Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail on a full-day island adventure, with scenic views and live commentary from the crew.

Walk to the Hill Inlet lookout for views of swirling sands, then follow a guided bushwalk to the Whitehaven Beach lookout.

Spend time on Whitehaven Beach, known for its soft silica sands, with plenty of time to relax by the water.

Travel aboard a modern air-conditioned catamaran with a rooftop 360° deck, plus morning tea, buffet lunch, and afternoon tea.

Enjoy complimentary round-trip transfers from designated Airlie Beach pickup points, with a licensed bar available throughout the cruise.

Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, Ngaro Sea Trail and neighbouring islands

Live commentary by knowledgeable crew

Buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea

Guided bushwalks to Whitehaven and Hill Inlet lookouts

Beach time on Whitehaven's silica sands

Round-trip transfers included

Modern air-conditioned catamaran, rooftop 360° deck

Licensed bar available throughout the tour

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, available for purchase on board

Snorkelling and diving activities

Towels, swimwear, and sunscreen

TOTAL DURATION8 hours - 9 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERCatamaran
Start point
Airlie Beach
Get direction
1. Shute Harbour
Board the modern, air-conditioned catamaran at Shute Harbour. Settle into your seat, explore the onboard facilities and get ready to cruise through the Whitsunday Islands.
2. Cruise through the Whitsundays
3. Hill Inlet Lookout
4. Whitehaven Beach
5. Buffet lunch onboard the catamaran
6. Scenic cruise back to Shute Harbour
End point
Airlie Beach
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Cruise through the Whitsundays on a full-day catamaran adventure, with guided island walks, Hill Inlet views, and plenty of time on Whitehaven Beach.

Getting started

Start with complimentary bus transfers from designated Airlie Beach pickup points before boarding your catamaran at Shute Harbour. Settle into the air-conditioned vessel and enjoy live commentary from the crew as you cruise through the Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail.

What to expect

Whitsunday Island: Cruise around the Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail and neighbouring islands while listening to live commentary from the knowledgeable crew. Take in views of the islands from the catamaran and its rooftop 360° deck as you make your way to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet.

Features

Hill Inlet lookout: Join a guided bushwalk to the Hill Inlet lookout and see the distinctive swirling sands where the turquoise water meets Whitehaven Beach.

Whitehaven Beach: Walk to the Whitehaven Beach lookout before heading down to the beach for time on its soft silica sands. Relax by the water or take a leisurely walk along the shoreline.

Ngaro Sea Trail: Cruise through the Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail, taking in the surrounding islands and coastal scenery while your crew shares commentary along the way.

Catamaran cruise: Travel aboard a modern, air-conditioned catamaran with a rooftop 360° deck, giving you comfortable spaces to enjoy the journey and views.

Meals and refreshments: Start with morning tea, enjoy a buffet lunch during the tour, and have afternoon tea later in the day. A licensed bar is also available throughout the cruise.

What to bring

Essentials: Bring your own swimwear, towel, sunscreen, hat, and a refillable water bottle.

Footwear: Wear footwear suitable for walking for the Hill Inlet Lookout bushwalk.

Dietary needs: Advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking so they can be catered for.

Accessibility

Toilets: Modern onboard facilities include both standard and accessible toilets.

What’s not allowed

Water activities: Snorkelling and diving are not part of this beach and sightseeing tour.

Additional information

Tour type: This is a beach and sightseeing tour that focuses on lookouts and Whitehaven Beach time.

Weather: The tour operates in all weather conditions, and tides or weather may change the travel order or direction.

Drinks: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase from the fully licensed bar on board, and ID may be required.

Departure point: The tour departs from Shute Harbour, with complimentary transfers from designated pickup points.

Guest suitability: The experience is suitable for families, couples, solo travellers, and groups of all ages.

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