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Charter Boat Airlie Beach – 37 Guests – High Speed

Tour Code: 817

Departing: Airlie Beach

Charter Boat - 37 Guests - Whitehaven Beach
  • Our snorkelling tours are personalised and we only carry a maximum of 37 guests.
  • Also included for your pleasure are stand up paddle boards and snorkelling equipment to explore the coral reefs.
  • Take a guided walk up thru the forest to the Hill Inlet Lookout to see the swirling white sands of Whitehaven Beach.
  • This is one of the cheapest, best value Whitehaven Beach tours in Airlie Beach.
  • A super fast boat ride from Airlie Beach will have you out snorkelling on the azure waters of the Great Barrier Reef in no time.

Included In Price

  • Lunch
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • 3 crew to host event
  • Snorkel gear

Airlie Beach snorkelling tour and high speed boat tour to Whitehaven Beach, simply great value for money and perfect for families, couples or groups of friends to enjoy.

Our free coach pickups for your private charter boat guests commence in Airlie Beach from 7.20am onwards for our 8.30am boat departure from Coral Sea Resort Marina (formally Abell Point Marina).

The charter boat leaves early and the skipper decides on the day where your first arrival destination lies, Hook Island or Whitehaven Beach.  

The group is accounted for and guests settle in for the high speed ride out across the wonderful Great Barrier Reef in Australia towards Whitehaven Beach and Hook Island for a day of snorkelling, hiking and stand up paddle boarding.   

There are not too many 1 day tours to Whitehaven Beach and ours has to be one of the best value private charter tour boats you will find in Airlie Beach that provides a lot of inclusions and lot’s of fun snorkelling the coral reefs.

Our 1 day Great Barrier Reef private charter boat tours from Airlie Beach cater for 37 guests creating an intimate personalised day for your private charter groups special Great Barrier Reef tour. 

Once all our guests are settled into their seats we shoot across Pioneer Bay, the Whitsunday Passage and Hook Pass before we land at Tongue Bay for a guided hike thru the bush up to the Hill Inlet Lookout so you can see the swirling sands and Whitehaven Beach.

Once we have spent some photo time here it’s time to go back down to the beach and re-board our high speed boat to take a short ride to South Whitehaven Beach for a swim and chillax time on the white silica sands.

Next up we head to the North end of Hook Island or Border Island for some in water time exploring the coral reefs and spotting the array of colourful marine life.

By mid-afternoon it’s time to pack up the toys and head back to Airlie Beach for sundowner drinks.

We should reach the marina around 4.45pm and guests can jump back on the free coach rides back to their Airlie Beach accommodation.  

The above is just a summary of our Whitehaven Beach and snorkel tour itinerary. Should you require a bespoke curated itinerary we are more than happy to accommodate. 

Tour Languages Offered
  • English
Departs From

Airlie Beach

Departure Time
  • Meeting Time 8.30am - Departs 9.00am - Returns 4.50pm
  • Meeting point: Coral Sea Marina South End (Meeting Point C)
Departure Instructions
  • Guest on day tours must check in before boarding
  • Guests are required to check in via an online waiver which is to be completed by 6.00 pm, the day before travel.
Destinations
  • Hill Inlet
  • Whitehaven Beach
Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Closed Christmas Day

Duration

8.5 hours

Fitness Level Required

Medium, Active

Additional Information

Private charter boat guests may bring own alcohol but you may not enter the water after consuming alcohol and please note no glass

Sunglasses, small soft bag for towels and personal items, sunscreen

  • Child rate applies 3 – 14 years
  • Children are to be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times

All cancellations must be in writing.

Please note that all cancellations will incur an administration fee.

Please see our terms and conditions  for details prior to booking. 

Tour Operators T&Cs.

Terms, Conditions and Travel Policies

We highly recommends that guests read the following policy:

All future decisions regarding your booking will be guided by the Terms and Conditions outlined in this policy.

 

QLD Government Covid Direction from 17th December 2021

Please refer to the public health document issued outlining the ‘New Normal” and the impacts that this may have on you the restrictions implemented by the Queensland Government.

All government mandates applicable to vaccine requirements for visitors in the Whitsundays venues and service experiences will supersede any or all Explore Whitsundays terms and conditions.

To view the Queensland Government website click – https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/public-health-directions/public-health-social-measures

 

Cancellation Policy for Individual Travellers.

We RECOMMEND ALL GUESTS have Travel Insurance which covers cancellation for a variety of reasons, including Pre-trip COVID cancellation cover. Cancellation due to contracting COVID or as a close contact will now no longer be considered a valid reason to cancel or postpone a trip.

 

Day Tour Cancellations

DAY TOURS – If you or your guests don’t show or cancel within:

24 hours, you forfeit 100% of the full ticket rate.

 

Extended / Overnight Tour Cancellations

Overnight Tour Cancellations

 

If you or your guests cancel:

Between 30 and 60 days of departure, you will forfeit 25% of the ticket price.

Between 14 to 30 days before departure, you will forfeit 50% of the ticket price.

Within 14 days of departure, you will forfeit the full trip fee.

 

Private Charter Tour Terms and Cancellations

Booking will be confirmed on payment of deposit.

Balance payments are to be made in full 30 days before charter commencement.

Cancellations 60 days before departure result in a loss of 50% of the deposit.

Cancellations 30 to 60 days before departure result in loss of deposit.

Cancellation within 30 days of departure date will result in forfeit of Full Charter Price.

We highly recommend that all charterers have travel insurance to protect against unexpected cancellations.

 

Travel Insurance

The Operator strongly recommends that guests have travel insurance to:

 

Cover valuable items (e.g. Cameras, Luggage)

Protect against unforeseen flight or coach cancellations, road closures or late arrival into Airlie Beach for any reason which subsequently leads to missing the scheduled departure time,

Cover medical conditions that may occur during carriage, and the associated extra costs of accessing medical care around the islands, including returning to port or emergency air evacuation.

Cover against an emergency where you need to return to port urgently, e.g. a family member becomes very ill,

Cover against full ticket refunds, including the agent commissions component

Please ensure that the guests understand the details of the cover included for the Travel Insurance to ensure that it covers the above for their peace of mind.

 

Liability

Guests should note that sailing, snorkelling and aquatic activities can be dangerous, and while our Crew will make every effort to ensure guest safety, Explore Whitsundays and the Operator cannot be accountable for the actions of guests that are beyond the Crew’s control. Guests should be aware that marine stingers and other marine life live in the tropical waters of the Whitsunday Islands.

Guests will be required to complete a pre-departure questionnaire and sign a travel agreement during the check-in process. The Operators have the applicable Shipowners insurance to cover public liability for our guests and staff. A copy of the certificate will be forwarded if required.

 

Travel Agent Fees

We recommend that guests who book through an Agent read the agent’s terms and conditions before booking. The Operator will not be responsible for the refund terms and conditions of your travel agent if for whatsoever the trip is cancelled.

 

Itineraries and Weather

The Operator reserves the right to alter the tour or the itinerary of any of its tours and organise alternative carriers to those advertised if necessary. The Operator will always consider the safety of guests and staff, and as a result, some locations may not be visited if the wind, visibility or wave/tidal conditions are not suitable or parts of the park have been closed by the managing authority. If it is raining, our tours still operate, as the guests can still experience the Whitsundays, including swimming and bushwalking. If the winds are light, the tours will still run; however, it will be necessary to use the motors on the boats to travel between locations.

 

We do not provide any guarantee that the winds will be consistent and from a suitable direction to make sailing possible. The Whitsundays is deemed partially smooth waters, and tours will only be cancelled if the Regional Harbour Master closes the area due to gale warnings or the Operator deems it unsafe to travel. If tour cancellations are necessary and ticket balance payment or pro-rate refunds are approved, the amount being paid for the ticket to the Operator will be refunded. Explore Whitsundays does not cover additional costs over or above the ticket amount. We do not guarantee a refund of the travel agent commission component or any other costs associated with the guest’s travel arrangements.

 

Minimum Guest Numbers

All vessels require a minimum number of guests to operate. The Operator reserves the right to cancel a scheduled trip if the minimum number of guests is not met. Where possible, the Explore Whitsundays will offer an alternative TOUR of a similar or higher standard.

 

Dietary Surcharges

Please be advised that guests on overnight vessels who request alternative dietary requirements (Such as vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, gluten-free and dairy/lactose-free) will incur a $15 surcharge payable on check-in.

Please note that we are unable to accommodate Halal and Kosher requirements.

The majority of vessels represented by Explore Whitsundays are owner-operated, with a small team provisioning for the vessels. Airlie Beach is a remote location and does not have the same access to alternative foods as metropolitan areas.

We believe food is very important for our guests’ experience and re-fuelling for a day of activities.

 

Luggage

Guests are asked to limit luggage as storage on yachts is minimal. Guests should pack in soft-sided bags, NO hard case trolley bags, please. Please note that there is NO luggage storage available at the Marina. There are options available on the Main Street of Airlie Beach.

 

Guest Behaviour

The Operator has the right to refuse to board guests who arrive intoxicated or who appear to be under the influence of illegal substances. While on tour, guests must abide by instructions from the Crew. Guests must also abide by the Law, and public nuisance, harassment, abusing our staff or anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated. Guests who refuse to follow instructions and jeopardise the safety and security of the Crew, guests, themselves or the vessel may be restrained and removed from the tour. All associated costs of removal will be borne by the guest, and no refund of ticket monies will be provided.

 

English Language Comprehension

We ask that all guests (or at least one member of your party) have a good understanding of English. This is especially critical when guests are participating in water sports, swimming and snorkelling.

If customers cannot understand English, it is important that a companion traveller speaks English and can translate for the non-English speaking guest.

We do have snorkelling summaries in other languages, which are provided for guests to read. If guests have any concerns at all, please get in touch with us before departing.

 

Guest Bed or Cabin Allocation

We will always try our best to accommodate our guest’s cabin requests.

Due to limited resources, this cannot be guaranteed. Alternatives will be offered, and if accepted, the booking will be completed.

 

Check-Out Times

The Operator will ask guests to vacate their accommodation and pack up their luggage on the final day to allow commencement of accommodation servicing.

For Solway Lass Guests, after lunch on the final day, guests will be asked to pack and vacate the cabin so servicing can be started.

 

Checking in for your tour

Guests on overnight tours must check-in before boarding

Guests are required to check in via an online waiver which is to be completed no later than 72 hours before travel. A confirmation email will be sent to the confirmed traveller.

Guest on day tours must check in before boarding

Guests are required to check in via an online waiver which is to be completed by 6.00 pm, the day before travel. A confirmation email will be sent to the confirmed traveller.

 

Explore Whitsundays – Children and Age Range Conditions

Age ranges vary depending on the vessel and conditions.

It is important to contact our Reservations on a case by case basis. The owner/operator of the vessel may be flexible based on the load factors, time of year, ages of children, number of children, and other age range restrictions may be amended.

 

Private Charters

Please call us or email us for age restrictions on Private Charters

Private Charter: full payment due 30 days prior to travel

Charter Boat Airlie Beach – 37 Guests – High Speed

Tour Code: 817

Departing: Airlie Beach

Charter Boat - 37 Guests - Whitehaven Beach

From

POA

Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.

Tour Code: 817

From

au$POA

15 yrs & over

3 - 14 yrs

Ages of Children
(Discounts May Apply)
Phone
1300 231 118
WhatsApp
+61 427 074 745
Phone
1300 231 118
WhatsApp
+61 427 074 745

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