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Cruise Whitsundays - Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour with Reefworld Pontoon from Hamilton Island

Join Cruise Whitsundays and take a day trip to Reefworld on the Great Barrier Reef! Take a high speed catamaran from Hamilton Island, arriving at Reefworld Pontoon with 4 hours to enjoy the Reef.

Join Cruise Whitsundays and take a day trip to Reefworld on the Great Barrier Reef! Take a high speed catamaran from Hamilton Island, arriving at Reefworld Pontoon with 4 hours to enjoy the Reef.

Highlights

  • Return cruise through the Whitsunday Island to the outer reef from Hamilton Island
  • Spend four hours at Hardy Reef
  • Access to underwater observatory and our Semi-submarine guided tour
  • Optional activities (own expense) including guided snorkelling safaris and scuba diving

Hamilton Island Resort guests - Join Cruise Whitsundays for a day on the Great Barrier Reef aboard a luxury catamaran!

The Great Barrier Reef is one of nature’s wonders, and what better way to take it all in than cruising on a high speed catamaran with spacious air-conditioned lounges, huge viewing decks, catered refreshments and comfortable seating. Hamilton Island Resort guests have the luxury of a later 9am pickup and less time to get to the Reefworld location.

We take you to one of two pontoons at different reef sites. Here you can work on your tan, chill out undercover or explore the reef from the underwater viewing chamber, the semi-submersible submarines, or get in the water with your snorkel and up close to the check out the marine life. Explore the unique world of the coral walls and witness a massive variety of marine life!

Included in your cruise is your buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea, and tea and coffee during the day. Our vessels are catered by award-winning Airlie Beach restaurants, supplying a banquet of tropical cuisine and seasonal delights. A bar is available on board for purchasing cold refreshments.

Our care for the environment

Cruise Whitsundays has a strong environmental ethic. We believe the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays natural environment are the most important aspects of our operation. We want to ensure the reef will be preserved for the future, so our activities and operations are designed to follow world-best environmental practices.

Departure Times:

Hamilton Island: 9:00am, returning 5:00pm. Please arrive for check in 30 minutes before departure.

Itinerary

  • 8.30am check in time for 9am departure from Hamilton Island
  • Cruise through the Whitsunday Island to Reefworld Pontoon
  • Spend 4 hours at Hardy Reef
  • Return cruise to Hamilton Island, arriving back at Hamilton Island approx. 5pm
Adult $309.00
Child $149.00 (4-14 years)

What's included

  • Day cruise with Cruise Whitsundays
  • Snorkelling equipment provided, including wetsuits and stinger suits
  • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
  • Some activities such as the underwater observatory Semi-submarine guided tour
  • Optional extra activities available to purchase such and scuba diving and guided scuba safari

Duration

  • Allow approximately 8 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Cruise Whitsundays Terminal
  • Hamilton Island Marina
  • Hamilton Island

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Available Bookings from 22 Dec to 4 Jan 2025

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  • Adult$309.00
  • Child$149.00

  • Adult$309.00
  • Child$149.00

  • Adult$309.00
  • Child$149.00

  • Adult$309.00
  • Child$149.00

  • Adult$309.00
  • Child$149.00

  • Adult$309.00
  • Child$149.00

  • Adult$309.00
  • Child$149.00

  • Adult$309.00
  • Child$149.00

  • Adult$309.00
  • Child$149.00

  • Adult$309.00
  • Child$149.00
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