Description
Set sail from Airlie Beach aboard the Camira, a vibrant and fast-paced catamaran, and glide through the stunning Whitsundays Islands. As you cruise, you’ll pass iconic destinations like Daydream, Hamilton, and Hook Islands, soaking in breathtaking views of turquoise waters and lush landscapes. Eventually, your journey leads to the world-famous Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island — a 7 km stretch of powdery white silica sand, consistently ranked as one of Australia’s most beautiful beaches.
Once you arrive, join a guided hike to the Hill Inlet Lookout, following trails once used by the Ngaro people, the traditional custodians of the Whitsundays. From the lookout, you’ll marvel at the mesmerizing swirls of sand and water that create a stunning natural mosaic. After your hike, return to Whitehaven Beach to relax, swim in the crystal-clear waters, or stroll along the pristine shoreline.
Afterward, enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch freshly prepared and served onboard, allowing you to refuel while surrounded by the beauty of the Whitsundays. Later, dive into an unforgettable snorkeling experience at one of the region’s vibrant fringing reefs. Here, you’ll swim among colorful coral gardens and encounter an array of marine life, making your underwater adventure truly magical.
As the day winds down, unwind on deck during a leisurely sail back to Airlie Beach. Along the way, take in one last view of the islands and reflect on the unforgettable memories made throughout your Whitsunday adventure.
Fitness Level: This experience includes activities like bushwalking, snorkeling, and boarding tenders, so a moderate level of fitness and agility is recommended. Additionally, be prepared for potential high temperatures and humidity, especially during summer months.
Whitsundays Departures
- Departs 8.15 am returns 5.45 pm
Inclusions on Whitsundays
- Scenic return sailing adventure through the Whitsundays to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Snorkeling the fringing reef
- BBQ lunch, soft drinks and water
- Beer and wine from 11am
- Beach activities
- Guided walk to Hill Inlet and lookout (tidal dependent)
- Pick-up and drop-off from hotel are at extra cost
Not Included
- Bus transfer to Port of Airlie must be booked separately.
What to Bring
- Swimwear and towels
- Sunscreen
- hat
- sunglasses and protective clothing
- A light jacket or sweater for a cool or windy day
- Camera
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Important info before travel
- Swimwear and towels
- Sunscreen
- hat
- sunglasses and protective clothing
- A light jacket or sweater for a cool or windy day
- Camera
| FROM 1ST JANUARY 2023 | |
|---|---|
| ADULT | $13.00 |
| CHILD (4 – 14) | $7.00 |
TERMS & CONDITIONS
BOOKING CONDITIONS – CRUISE WHITSUNDAYS
“You” and “your” means all persons named in a booking (including anyone who is added or substituted at a later date). “We”, “us”, “our” and “Cruise Whitsundays” means Cruise Whitsundays Pty Ltd.
1. BOOKINGS
A booking is confirmed (and a contract between you and us comes into effect) when:
- You have made a Booking and have provided us with all necessary information to process your request;
- You have paid us all amounts payable at the time of making the Booking in accordance with these Booking Conditions; and
- We have sent you a Booking Confirmation.
We reserve the right to decline a Booking at our discretion. If we decline your Booking and you have made any payments to us on account of that request, then we will promptly refund amounts received by us.
We require names to be given exactly as stated in your passport or driver’s licence (as applicable). If you do not advise the correct information and we have to re-issue documentation, then you will be responsible for any fees charged by suppliers (such as re-issue fees) in addition to our own reasonable administration fees.
2. OUR SERVICES
We commence providing services to you as soon as we confirm your booking. This includes (often significant) work undertaken prior to travel to arrange and coordinate the delivery of your Journey. You also receive the benefit of work we undertake in anticipation of bookings.
Our operated Journeys
For Journeys we operate, our services are limited to: (a) the arrangement and coordination of the Journey Services; and (b) the delivery of Journey Services which we directly control, operate or own.
Additional Services
For any Additional Services you book through us, we act as booking agent for the Additional Services Principal only. The services we provide to you are limited to arranging for you to contract with the Additional Services Principal for the supply of the Additional Services.
3. PRICES
Journey Prices stated are in Australian Dollars ($AUD), are inclusive of GST and are subject to change prior to you making a Booking. Your Booking Confirmation will confirm your Journey Price. Payments by debit or credit card are subject to a surcharge equal to the costs we incur to process the payment.
Child Fares
Journey Prices for children are applicable to children aged 4 -14 years of age inclusive. Infants aged under 4 years of age travel free of charge, provided that some Journeys are not available to infants. You must advise us at the time of Booking if you intend to travel with an infant. Note that infant meals are not included on day cruises with the exception of ‘Great Barrier Reef Adventures’.
Additional Services
If you book any Additional Services through us, you acknowledge that we will not confirm these Additional Services until we receive payment for these services. If the price for any Additional Services increases prior to us receiving payment, then you must pay the increased price otherwise we will not confirm the Additional Services and we will refund payments received by us attributable to those Additional Services. Child fare pricing and age limits may vary for any Additional Services booked through us.
The Journey Price does not include any scuba diving activities, which are Additional Services supplied by Reef Safari Pty Ltd as principal. Any payments you make to us for scuba diving activities are accepted by us as booking agent only.
Exclusions
International and domestic airfares and airport/hotel transfers are not included in a Journey unless specifically stated. Costs associated with passports, visas, vaccinations, insurance, meals (other than those stipulated), emergency evacuation costs, gratuities, and all items of a personal nature are not included and are your responsibility. If we incur any of these costs on your behalf, then you agree to reimburse us for them on demand.
4. PAYMENT, AMENDMENTS & CANCELLATION BY YOU
The table below outlines the following dependent on the Journey you have booked: (a) when you are required to pay your Journey Price; (b) the terms on which you may request amendments: and (c) the cancellation fees payable if you give notice or are deemed to have cancelled your booking.
Vessels may operate in inclement weather such as wind and rain, where we deem it safe to operate according to our operational and safety protocols. If you choose not to travel in these circumstances, this will be considered a cancellation by you and standard cancellation fees will apply. You should check weather forecasts and request to amend your Booking within the permitted timeframes if the forecast on the date of your scheduled Journey is not optimal for your desired experience.
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