Great Barrier Reef Cruise Adventure: 4 Nights 3 Days

Marvel at the Great Barrier Reef & cruise through the spectacular Whitsunday Islands on this 4 night adventure!

Airlie Beach/Whitsundays, Australia

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Base or Nomads Backpacker Resort - Double/Twin:

Whitsunday Vista Resort - Double:

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Highlights

Full day on the outer Great Barrier Reef
Snorkelling gear
Underwater observatory
Semi-submersible
Morning and afternoon tea
Buffet lunch
Option to add-on activities like scuba diving, heli flights and massages
Full day on a Whitehaven Beach Camira Sailing Adventure
All inclusive meals and refreshments including alcoholic beverages after 11am (Camira day trip only)
High-speed sailing through the Whitsunday Islands
Snorkelling gear
Visit to Whitehaven Beach
Whitsunday Islands National Park Island Hopper Pass
Full day in Airlie Beach
4 nights at your chosen Airlie Beach accommodation
Protection fee to go towards maintaining the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

WHAT TO EXPECT

Escape to tropical paradise on this amazing 4-day/4-night Queensland adventure. Explore the breathtaking Whitsunday Islands, check out Airlie Beach Lagoon and come face to face with the amazing underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef! This unforgettable trip includes all the highlights of this spectacular region, including snorkelling with thousands of tropical fish, diving to the bottom of the ocean and kayaking to some of the world’s most secluded beaches.

Spend four days exploring the spectacular islands and colourful reefs of Eastern Australia’s stunning Coral Sea, and enjoy four night’s accommodation at Airlie Beach. The perfect add-on to your East Coast adventure, this incredible package includes three full days of ocean exploration as well as a relaxing day enjoying the highlights of Airlie Beach!

Itinerary

The beautiful region of Queensland is home to the spectacular Whitsundays and the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef in the world! This incredible 4-day/4-night package includes all your accommodation, an amazing high-speed sailing adventure through the Whitsundays, a full-day of island-hopping and an incredible day out on our amazing floating pontoon in the middle of the Greater Barrier Reef.

Enjoy the ultimate flexibility with our varied accommodation options. Our amazing modern backpacker’s resorts feature swimming pools and BBQ decks, with budget dorm beds and private rooms offering laid-back luxury at an affordable pricetag. For those who fancy upgrading, the beautiful Whitsunday Vista Resort and the luxurious Blue Horizon Resorts offer incredible apartments with everything from kitchenettes to laundry facilities, as well as shared pools, gyms and an array of incredible activities.

Day 1: Airlie Beach

Spend your first day relaxing and enjoying the beautiful beach town of Airlie Beach. Check into your preferred accommodation, chill by the pool, explore the beach or venture out to the stunning Airlie Lagoon and soak up the sun in preparation for three mind-blowing days of adventure.

Day 2: Camira Sailing Adventure to Whitehaven Beach

Board our amazing purple catamaran, the Camira, and embark on an incredible full-day sailing adventure through the Whitsunday Island National Park. Enjoy an all-inclusive high-speed cruise through the breathtaking island archipelago and an afternoon relaxing on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, the picture-perfect Whitehaven Beach. Swim and snorkel in the crystal clear waters, explore this incredible island and top up your tan in paradise on the ultimate day cruise! Our fully inclusive trip includes all activities, morning and afternoon tea, a delicious barbeque lunch and all refreshments including beer and wine!

Day 3: Island Hopping in the Whitsundays National Park

Today, head back out to the Whitsundays Islands to explore these stunning islands at your own pace. Our awesome island-hopper pass gives you the chance to explore as many islands as you like, including the famous Hamilton Island or Daydream Island’s Living Reef Lagoon. Spend an incredible day in tropical paradise, with beautiful walks, spectacular beaches and stunning vistas of this incredible island archipelago. As the sun sets, we return to our Airlie Beach accommodation for a dip in the pool and a well-deserved rest.

Day 4: Great Barrier Reef

We really have saved the best until last, with our final day spent exploring the spectacular Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef in the world and a true natural wonder! Marvel at the incredible underwater wonderland as we cruise over to our floating pontoon for a fun-filled day of reef exploration.

Swim and snorkel through the turquoise waters, check out the amazing marine life through our submerged viewing portal and even opt for a once-in-a-lifetime helicopter flight over the Heart Reef or a deep-sea dive to explore the heart of this breathtaking natural phenomenon. With morning and afternoon tea, a delicious buffet lunch and complimentary hot drinks, this is the perfect way to experience all the highlights of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef!

Please Note

Check in for all island transfers and cruises is 30-minutes prior to departure

All transfers from Airlie Beach to the Port of Airlie can be arranged for an extra $20

Extra nights accommodation available on request

Itineraries are subject to change without notice

What to Bring

Swimwear

Towel

Sunglasses

Sunhat

Sunscreen

Light jacket for windy or cool days

Camera!

Money/credit card for optional purchases such as dives, massages or a heli flight!

Extra night rate

Base or Nomads Backpacker Resort: $28 for dorm and $46 for twin/double

Whitsunday Vista Resort: $100

Small print

Terms & Conditions:

The Backpacker prices shown on this website are only available to bona fide VIP, ISIC, YHA, Nomads, Base, SUT, Travel Bugs, Adventure Travel or Peterpans card holders. Backpackers are further defined as 18-35 years of age and staying in backpacker accommodation or a campervan. Proof of membership must be presented at check-in. Awesome Whitsundays retains full rights to grant or refuse a backpacker discount at its discretion. Discounts are only available on the products where specifically stated.

Cancellation Policy:

Amended or cancelled reservations incur the following fees:

Within 30 days of the arrival date, fee equivalent to one (1) nights' accommodation for EACH property cancelled/amended plus any additional charges that may be charged by the accommodation properties.
No Show or seven (7) days or less from commencement date of package booking incurs a cancellation/amendment fee of 100% of the payment for the entire package.