Great Barrier Reef Adventure from Airlie Beach or Hamilton Island

Enjoy an incredible full day experience with a Great Barrier Reef Adventure with Cruise Whitsundays!

Departing from Airlie Beach and collecting guests at Hamilton Island, you'll journey past spectacular islands en-route to the outer Great Barrier Reef. You will cruise in comfort aboard a high-speed catamaran, featuring spacious air-conditioned lounges, large outer viewing decks, bars serving refreshments and comfortable seating. And you won't go hungry, with morning and afternoon teas included, as well as a sumptuous buffet lunch.

Once at the reef, you'll board the interactive Hardy Reef Pontoon to spend the day exploring the colourful underwater world of magnificent corals, colourful fish and marine life. Your cruise includes all the snorkelling equipment you will require to explore the oceans without a guide. Plus, you'll have access to a semi-submersible vessel and an underwater viewing chamber. There are also entertaining presentations by reef experts on how you can continue to preserve and care for the world-famous Great Barrier Reef. You can also choose to upgrade to introductory or certified dives or take part in guided snorkelling tours.

Book your Great Barrier Reef Adventure with us today and have the experience of a lifetime!

Itinerary:

• 8:00 am depart from Port of Airlie

• 9:00 am depart from Hamilton Island

• 11:00 am arrive at Hardy Reef Pontoon

• 11:00 am-2:00 pm buffet lunch available

• 2:00 pm-5:00 pm pontoon activities (times will vary depending on your purchases)

• 5:00 pm return to Hamilton Island

• 6:10 pm return to Port of Airlie

Airlie Beach Departures:

• Address: Port of Airlie, Maritime Terminal at 24 The Cove Road, Port of Airlie, Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia

• Please check-in 30 - 40 minutes in advance of the scheduled departure time.

• Parking is available at the Maritime Terminal at Port of Airlie for an additional cost.

• For passengers who have chosen the hotel transfer option, please wait outside your hotel/pick-up location at least 10 minutes in advance of your scheduled pick-up time. As this is a shared transfer, there may be unforeseen delays along the pick-up or drop-off route.

Hamilton Island Departures:

• Address: Main marina opposite the Ice Cream Parlour at Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia

• Please check-in 30 - 40 minutes in advance of the scheduled departure time.

• Lunch is a BBQ buffet-style lunch including a range of tropical cuisine and seasonal salads.

• Morning and afternoon tea are also included.

• Child tickets: Ages 4 - 14

• Infants under the age of 4 can take part in this tour for free but must be included when booking.

• Passengers without basic swimming skills can ask the crew for life jackets, floatation devices, etc.

• We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance which includes cover for activities on this tour.

• 'Kids go free' from 5 July 2019 to 31 March 2020 (except 21 September 2019 to 7 October 2019 and 14 December 2019 to 8 February 2020) and be booked before 31 October 2019: One child aged 4 - 14 can travel for free with a paying adult by purchasing "One adult with one child" package. If you are traveling with additional children, please purchase a child ticket for them.

Diving additional information:

• Children under 12 years of age cannot take part in the scuba diving.

• Divers are required to fill in a medical declaration form on board.

• Divers cannot fly for 24 hours after diving.

What to bring:

• Swimwear

• Towel

• Sun protective clothing

• Hat

• Sunscreen

• Camera

• Light jacket/sweater for windy or cool days

• Credit card and/or cash