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
Snorkeling
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Duration

Duration: 9 hours

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Meals included
Meals included
Guided tour

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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)

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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.

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

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

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