Activities and Tours for Cruise Ship Visitors In Airlie Beach
Activities For Cruise Ship Guests
There are some awesome Activities and Tours for Cruise Ship Visitors In Airlie Beach to experience while visiting the region. The options below suit cruise ship guests because they are shorter than full-day tours, so there is no need to worry about missing departure or return times.
Scenic flightOn sale1 Hour Scenic Flight
Scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef and the islands.
- Flies over the Great Barrier Reef and the famous Heart Reef
- Whitehaven Beach and the swirling sands of Hill Inlet
- Whitsunday Islands and Airlie Beach
- Small numbers, 13 people maximum
- Modern, comfortable plane with a guaranteed window seat
- Sale price with promo code WIRSF26 at checkout
- Departs from Whitsunday Airport, with Airlie Beach pickup and drop-off
3 hoursBest Of Airlie 3 Hour Tour
Small-group bus tour of the Airlie Beach area with a local guide.
- 3-hour bus tour of the Airlie Beach area
- Small group, maximum of 11 people
- Experienced local guide
- Air-conditioned bus
- Visits Shute Harbour, Mandalay Point, Hilltop Lookout, Cannonvale Beach, Northerlies Beach Bar & Grill and Coral Sea Marina
GuidedJet-Ski Tours
Guided jet ski tours with two different tour options.
- 2 different tour options
- Qualified guide
- All safety equipment
- Pick up and drop off
- Free pictures, power snacks and bottled water
- A must-do activity
- Airlie Adventure at 2.30 pm, Two Island Safari at 9.30 am and 12 pm
70 minutesGlass Bottom Boat Tour
70-minute glass-bottom boat reef discovery tour.
- Live commentary from knowledgeable marine guides
- Bonus photo stop at Lions Lookout before the tour
- Courtesy hotel pickup and drop-off
- Shaded vessel with full safety gear
- Life jackets for children
- Departure times change with the tides, so check the date when booking
30 minutesJetboat Rides
Jet boat 30 minute thrill ride in Airlie Beach.
- 800-hp adrenaline ride
- Performs 360s, 180s, power stops and nosedives
- Spot wildlife and see million dollar mansions
- Kids will love this thrill ride
- Up to 4 departures per day
5 hoursFalls To Paradise
Cedar Creek Waterfall bus tour with lunch at Northerlies.
- Visit Cedar Creek Waterfall and its cool water rock pools
- Lunch at Northerlies Beach Bar & Grill
- Morning tea
- 10 seater bus with driver and tour guide
- One meal and a basic alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink included
- Departs 10:30am and returns 3:30pm
- All-inclusive price with a multi-award winning tour operator
PrivateHalf Day Private Charters
Half-day private charters on a fast luxury boat.
- Half-day options of 4 hours or more
- A 4-hour charter is enough to visit Whitehaven Beach
- Very fast boat
- Maximum 8 guests
Part daySkydive
Part-day skydive with a flight that climbs over the islands.
- Part-day activity
- Jump from up to 15,000 feet
- Freefall at 220km/hr
- 5 to 7 minutes of peaceful parachute descent
- Picture and video add-on available
- The flight climbs over the islands
PrivatePrivate Tuk Tuk Tours
An exciting and fun way to explore Airlie Beach.
- 5 different tuk tuk tours
- Multiple departure times each day
- Local guides
Half daySegway Rainforest Discovery Tour
Small-group segway tour through Conway National Park.
- 3.5 to 4 hours approx
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- A small group of 7
- Conway National Park and the Whitsundays Great Walk
HireScooter Hire
Electric scooter hire in the main street of Airlie Beach.
- Electric scooter hire
- Located in the main street
- 2 hour to multiple day hire available
- Suited to adults and children
Why Not All Tour Are Available For Cruise Ship Guests In Airlie Beach
Anyone planning to visit Airlie Beach on a cruise ship should know a few important things to make the most of their time in town.
- Important Note 1
Airlie Beach does not have a dedicated cruise ship terminal or dock. Every cruise ship has to anchor at least 2km offshore, and guests are transferred to land on smaller boats, which takes around 2 hours. The same process happens again when it is time to board the cruise ship.
- Important Note 2
Some cruise ships anchor directly in front of Airlie Beach and transfer guests to Port Of Airlie Marina, a short 10-minute walk from the main street. Other ships anchor at Shute Harbour, where guests are transferred to the Shute Harbour Terminal and take a quick 10-minute bus ride to the main street of Airlie Beach.
- Important Note 3
To explore popular destinations like Whitehaven Beach, the Great Barrier Reef or the Whitsunday Islands, book boat tours through the cruise ship company, unless opting for a private charter. Those tours run adjusted schedules that allow for the transfer times from the ship to the mainland and the port the tour departs from.
Keeping these important notes in mind makes for a well-planned and enjoyable visit to Airlie Beach on a cruise ship.
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