Ocean Rafting Tours
Quick Information For This Tour
Product – Ocean Rafting Tours Of The Whitsunday Islands
Price – From $249
Tours – Ocean rafting has 2 different tours, “Northern Exposure” and “SouthernLights” (see below for the details)
Price Includes – Lunch, stinger suit and snorkel equipment
Location – Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach, QLD 4802
Type Of Boat – Fast Power Boat
Not Suitable for – pregnant women and people with back problems
Tip for this tour
Ocean Rafting is the only tour company with a permit to land their boat on the beach within Hill Inlet Swirling Sands. Their exclusive access to the stunning and iconic Hill Inlet beach (inside the inlet) sets these Ocean Rafting Tours apart.
Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Whitsunday Islands? Look no further than Ocean Rafting’s Whitehaven Beach tours, where you’ll embark on a thrilling journey filled with pristine reef snorkelling and a guided walk to the breathtaking Hill Inlet Lookout.
Ocean Rafting offers two Whitehaven Beach tours: the Northern Exposure and the Southern Lights. The Northern Exposure tour provides extra snorkelling time, while the Southern Lights tour offers more beach time. The choice is yours, and both promise unforgettable moments.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience the ride of your life with Ocean Rafting. Their fleet of eight vessels, designed initially as rescue crafts, are equipped with 700hp engines, ensuring a thrilling and safe journey. Small group sizes mean you can savour the tropical paradise away from the crowds.
Tour Offered By Ocean Rafting
Northern Exposure (most popular)
Check-in at 8am for 8:45am departure.
Returns 3:30pm
This tour visits –
- Hill Inlet Lookout (with special access to the beach)
- Whitehaven Beach
- Two snorkel locations
Southern Lights
Check-in at 9am for 10am departure.
Returns at 4:30pm
This tour visits
- Hill Inlet Lookout (with special access to the beach)
- South Whitehaven Beach
- South Whitehaven Lookout
- One snorkel location
Whats Included In The Ticket Price?
- Visit to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and guided National Park walks
- Inner fringing coral reef snorkelling Reef and island naturalist talks by our Master Reef Guides,Eco Host and Marine Biologist
- Courtesy bus transfers
- Snorkel Eqipment (Mask and Snorkel)
Whats NOT Included In The Ticket Price?
- Tropical lunch (AUD$20) payable direct. Please add in booking notes if you would like to add.
- Hire sunsuits/wetsuits – $8pp to hire on check in (Students with ID, Senior & Children FREE)
- Assorted Alcoholic and NON Alcoholic Drinks and snacks (available to purchase – Cash or Credit Card)
- Prescription Mask hire Available – $15 pp on check in
- A QLD public holiday surcharge of $20 per adult, $10 per child and $50 per family (2ad,2ch)
Are These Tours Suitable For You?
Ocean Rafting boats are suitable for most ages from 6 months upwards (weather permitting). If the winds and swell are forecast high for the day you travel with young children, don’t hesitate to contact the company directly at (07) 4946 6848.
Tours are unsuitable for guests with pre-existing back, neck or hip injuries or who are heavily pregnant (weather dependent).
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Refund Policy
Ocean Rafting Tours Cancellation Policy allows cancellations up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Refunds require a 24-hours or more notice from the scheduled meeting time of your booked tour.
Changes to dates or refunds within 24 hours can’t be accepted.
Bad weather leads to rescheduling or a refund.
Terms and Conditions Of Travel
Ocean Rafting may use photographs of our clients in promotional material, including but not limited to social media, however if you do not consent please advise Ocean Rafting.
Liability: Clients should note that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard our clients, we cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of the clients which are beyond our control. Tours are not suitable for guests with pre-existing back, neck or hip injuries or who are pregnant (weather dependant) or heavily pregnant. Minimum age 6 months. A signed release will be required from all participants on departure. We recommend you take out travel insurance.
Fitness and Health: Although good health and a positive attitude are essential, you do not need any prior experience to partake in an Ocean Rafting adventure.
Cancellations/Refund Policy: Your booking includes a 5% non-refundable booking fee for all cancellations. Cancellations after 7pm the night before departure no refund. Please Note: On occasion, in the interest of guest safety, we may have to cancel tours due to unfavourable weather conditions. In this unlikely event, you will be offered travel on another suitable day or issued a refund, minus 5% booking fee of your fare price.
Ocean Rafting Reviews On Google
Another big thank you to Scotty and Louie on day two. We did the Southern Lights tour, and they truly capped off an unforgettable experience in the Whitsundays. I’d highly recommend either tour, and we’re already looking forward to coming back!
We got an advice to take one of their tours and we were so happy we did! We came as part of our honeymoon and we had the best time with Conor and Josh! We met more instructors along the way and each and every one of them were delightful! The were full of great energy and smiles and made sure we have the best time every step of the way! They made us feel safe, they know the area perfectly and how to manage a group, you can just tell they love and enjoy what they do and it made the adventure a hole lot better to see them have fun as well. We would definitely book with them again!
Our tour guides, Ben and Corbin, were fantastic — welcoming, friendly, and highly professional. Their communication was clear throughout the entire day, so we were never unsure about what was happening or what to expect next. They were both enthusiastic and interactive, which really added to the overall atmosphere and the music playlist was great too!
The booking process was seamless, even though we booked last minute. We really appreciated the accommodation pick-up and drop-off service, which made the day completely stress-free. Check-in was quick and easy on arrival to the wharf.
The boat transfer was fast and efficient while still being comfortable. We were lucky with the weather, with only a few small showers on the way out. We did get wet on the boat but that was part of the experience.
Snorkels and fins were provided onboard, along with drinking water refills, light lunch and toilet facilities, which was very convenient.
Overall, it was a fantastic day, and we would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area.
Josh brought some serious skill piloting the boat and made the journey so fun, also playing the best playlist of all time to suit the mood so perfectly.
Jess was such a vibe and her friendly positive energy was super infectious making sure everyone was in good spirits at all times and was flying around the ship making sure everything was going smoothly and offering fruit near the end of the trip, such a lovely soul.
Nick was such a gent , very chatty , he was also locked in when it came to docking the ship and felt like we were in very capable hands, super friendly and down to earth guy.
Couldn’t recommend this experience enough these guys know how it’s done! Thank you again
We’ve travelled around a bit & this was by far the best experience. My kids thought the jet boat was a highlight!
Easy from start to finish, lunch was good and had some snacks too. Walk in the island was fab and Abi was so informative! They both helped us all find the best spots to snorkel and provided all the gear, even noodles if you wanted which was fab!
Best day in a long time- saw and swam with sea turtles and so many of other fish. Saw lots of dolphins had a great time jumping off the boat. I’d love to do it again if I’m ever back 🤙
Would highly recommend and yes it’s child friendly too ☺️ what an amazing day out!
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