Last Minute Christmas Accommodation In Airlie Beach
From the sun-soaked summer days and refreshing turquoise waters to the fun-filled island adventures and relaxed atmosphere, the Whitsundays has become a beloved destination for a Christmas getaway! With Airlie Beach being the gateway to the Whitsundays, accommodation in this beautiful beach town can fill up very quickly around the holidays, and make last-minute Christmas bookings feel impossible.
The good news is that it's still possible to find last-minute Christmas accommodation in Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays - especially if you're keen to spend time out on the water! Apartments, hotels, hostels, and resorts will book out fast (though our team of friendly travel experts are always on hand to double-check your dates), but overnight boat tours could be the perfect alternative for a tropical island Christmas!
The best last-minute Christmas accommodation in the Whitsundays
The trick to securing last-minute Whitsundays accommodation over the Christmas holidays is to look beyond the land and out to the horizon! While hotels in Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island will likely be booked solid, overnight boats regularly have last-minute cancellations and flexible cabin availability.
Enjoy the best of tropical Queensland summer on spacious catamaran foredecks, enjoy a delectable fully-catered menu, and venture to beautiful tropical islands as you spend your days in the sun and nights under the stars! From adventurous dive tours to luxury catamaran cruising and social party boats to private charters, there is an abundance of vessels available for the ultimate Christmas getaway.
Why spend Christmas sailing in the Whitsundays?
We can't imagine anyone would need too much convincing to spend the Christmas break cruising through pristine blue waters, soaking up the sunshine, exploring some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and sleeping under the stars. But just in case, here are a few of the extra perks that come with spending a few nights at sea in the Whitsundays:
Christmas lunch is sorted: For one thing, there's no need to worry about booking a table at a busy restaurant or rushing to get last-minute groceries for a decent Christmas lunch. On an overnight Whitsundays tour, all of your meals are included and prepared by the friendly crew on board! No need to worry about preparation time or kitchen mishaps - all you have to do is kick back and enjoy the panoramic island views!
All-inclusive experience: As well as your meals, booking an overnight boat tour means you're combining your holiday accommodation and Whitsunday adventure into one all-inclusive experience! This Christmas, why not give yourself the gift of a dreamy holiday discount and take all the stress out of your vacation? Snorkel the reef, spend time on Whitehaven Beach, refuel with freshly made meals, and retire to a comfortable bed each night. How good!
Spend the holidays with likeminded people: The type of overnight tour you choose this holiday season will determine who you spend the Christmas break with. Whether you're keen to mix and mingle with fellow fun-loving backpackers, enjoy serene sailing with likeminded luxury travellers, or indulge in a totally private island break for you and your loved ones, choosing the right boat will land you with exactly the right people.
Private island and reef time: One of the biggest draws of spending Christmas Day out among the Whitsunday Islands is that the most beloved destinations will be far less crowded than usual. Snorkel some of the most colourful and popular reef sites without anyone else splashing around, or spread out as much as you'd like on the quiet silica sands of Whitehaven Beach. On any other day, these destinations are flooded with visitors, but on Christmas Day, you might just be treated to a more exclusive experience!
Best Whitsunday overnight tours for Christmas
Convinced that spending Christmas out on the water might be for you? Read on for a list of the overnight Whitsunday tours that are running across Christmas Eve and Christmas Day this year.
Please note the following overnight Whitsunday tours displayed availability over Christmas at the time of writing.
- Perfect for: Friends, solo-travellers, groups and party-goers
- Guest capacity: 32
- Duration: 2 days, 2 nights
- Perfect for: Friends, groups, couples, solo travellers
- Guest capacity: 26
- Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
- Perfect for: Couples
- Guest capacity: 24
- Duration: 2 days, 1 night
- Perfect for: Large groups, families, scuba divers
- Guest capacity: 33
- Duration: 2 days, 2 nights
Things to do in Airlie Beach before your overnight tour
