Viper boat cruising through turquoise waters in the Whitsundays.
Tourists snorkeling above coral reef in Whitsundays, Australia.
Boat sailing over clear waters of Whitsundays Islands with snorkelers exploring the reef.
Tourists relaxing on Whitehaven Beach with turquoise water and distant hills.
Tourists enjoying the view from Hill Inlet Lookout, Whitsundays, overlooking turquoise waters.
Aerial view of Whitsundays' turquoise waters and white sandy beaches.
Aerial view of tourists on a boat and floating mat in Whitsundays.

Airlie Beach: Outer Great Barrier Reef & Whitehaven Beach Snorkel Tour, Whitsundays

Whitsundays
•Snorkeling
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Duration: 9 hours (approx.)

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Meals included
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Zoom through the Whitsundays aboard Viper—the only tour that takes you to the Outer Reef, Hill Inlet, and Whitehaven Beach all in one day.

Snorkel the vibrant outer reef at Bait Reef’s Stepping Stones, guided by marine biologists and fully equipped for an unforgettable underwater adventure.

Refuel with a freshly packed lunch of salads, cold meats, cheese, and a bread roll, plus morning or afternoon tea featuring fruit platters and brownies.

Hike to Hill Inlet Lookout, relax on Whitehaven Beach, and enjoy fun extras like a floating croc pad and slide at South Whitehaven.

9-hour guided snorkel safari at Bait Reef Lagoon & Stepping Stones

Lunch & snacks

Filtered water

Fastest boat in the Whitsundays, powered by Rolls-Royce jets

Guided bush walk to Hill Inlet Lookout

Marine biologist crew

Floating croc pad & slide at South Whitehaven Beach

Snorkelling equipment, stinger suits, wetsuits, & flotation devices

Soft drinks and water bottles (additional cost)

Tourists relaxing on Whitehaven Beach with turquoise water and distant hills.

Tourists relaxing on Whitehaven Beach with turquoise water and distant hills.

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hats, & sunscreen

  • Swimwear & towels

  • Camera

  • Light jacket/jumper for windy, wet, or cool days (warmer jacket for winter)

  • Cash/card to pay for soft drinks or water bottles (if desired)

Accessibility

  • Not suitable for pregnant women, guests with back problems, mobility impairments, heart problems, or pre-existing medical conditions, and non-swimmers.

  • Minimum height requirement: 130cm

  • Not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

  • The bushwalk to Hill Inlet Lookout requires a reasonable fitness level as it consists of many stone steps.

  • If weather conditions are unfavourable, there may be an alternate route to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.

  • If you wish to snorkel, you must be able to swim. If you are a weak swimmer or a non-swimmer, this activity might be too dangerous.

Tourists enjoying the view from Hill Inlet Lookout, Whitsundays, overlooking turquoise waters.

Tourists enjoying the view from Hill Inlet Lookout, Whitsundays, overlooking turquoise waters.

Aerial view of Whitsundays' turquoise waters and white sandy beaches.

Aerial view of Whitsundays' turquoise waters and white sandy beaches.

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The tour includes a thrilling ride on Viper, Australia's fastest boat with Rolls-Royce jets, to visit the Outer Reef and Whitehaven Beach in one day. You'll also get guided by marine biologists for an memorable snorkeling experience at Bait Reef’s Stepping Stones.
This tour features Viper, recognized as the fastest boat in the Whitsundays, powered by Rolls-Royce jets. This ensures a swift journey to multiple attractions including the Outer Reef and Whitehaven Beach.
The tour is not recommended for pregnant women, guests with back problems, mobility impairments, heart issues, pre-existing medical conditions, and non-swimmers. Additionally, participants must be at least 130cm tall to join.
The entire snorkeling adventure spans nine hours, offering plenty of time to explore both land-based attractions and underwater wonders.
You'll experience a guided snorkel safari lasting nine hours at Bait Reef Lagoon & Stepping Stones with expert marine biologists. This is your chance to explore vibrant underwater life in an memorable setting.
While soft drinks and water bottles are not included in your package price, they can be purchased at an extra cost during the tour if desired.
The package includes a freshly packed lunch of salads, cold meats, cheese, and bread rolls along with morning or afternoon tea featuring fruit platters and brownies to keep you energized throughout the day.
Make sure you pack comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen. Don't forget your swimwear, towels, a camera, and light jacket or jumper for cooler days. Also consider bringing cash or card if you wish to purchase soft drinks or water bottles.
Beyond snorkeling, you'll enjoy a guided bush walk to Hill Inlet Lookout and relax on Whitehaven Beach. There are also fun extras like using a floating croc pad and slide at South Whitehaven.
The tour includes marine biologists who will guide you during your snorkeling experience, ensuring an educational and memorable underwater adventure at Bait Reef’s Stepping Stones.
The tour offers a freshly packed lunch consisting of salads, cold meats, cheese, bread rolls, along with morning or afternoon tea featuring fruit platters and brownies for refreshment throughout the day.
The Viper is notable as it's powered by Rolls-Royce jets, making it one of the fastest boats available for tours in the Whitsundays area.
The tour isn't suitable for pregnant women, guests with back problems, mobility impairments, heart issues, pre-existing medical conditions, and non-swimmers. There's also a minimum height requirement of 130cm.
The Airlie Beach: Outer Great Barrier Reef & Whitehaven Beach Snorkel Tour includes zooming through the Whitsundays aboard Viper, snorkeling at Bait Reef’s Stepping Stones with marine biologists, and relaxing on Whitehaven Beach. Enjoy a packed lunch of salads, cold meats, cheese, bread rolls, fruit platters, brownies, and fun extras like a floating croc pad and slide.
The tour has a minimum height requirement of 130cm, so it's important to ensure that any child participants meet this criterion before booking.
Bring comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hats, sunscreen, swimwear, towels, a camera, and light clothing suitable for windy or great days. Cash or card is recommended for optional purchases like soft drinks or water bottles.
The tour includes a 9-hour guided snorkeling at Bait Reef Lagoon & Stepping Stones, lunch with snacks, filtered water, and transportation on one of the fastest boats powered by Rolls-Royce jets. It also features a guided bush walk to Hill Inlet Lookout led by marine biologists.
Soft drinks and water bottles are not included in the tour price, so they would incur an extra cost if desired.
Yes, you'll visit both locations as part of a single-day itinerary that includes snorkeling at Bait Reef’s Stepping Stones and relaxing on the stunning Whitehaven Beach.
Besides snorkeling, participants can enjoy a guided bush walk to Hill Inlet Lookout and have fun with extras like a floating croc pad and slide at South Whitehaven Beach.

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