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Air Whitsunday Seaplane: Panorama Tour

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THIS TOUR IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE. Please visit our Scenic Flights page for alternative tours. 

Seaplane Panorama is a signature tour with an amazing way to see the Whitsundays!

  • Visit Whitsunday Islands & the Great Barrier Reef from both air and sea
  • Snorkel coral reefs at private reef location at Hardy Lagoon
  • Enjoy fish & coral viewing from semi-submersible
  • Spend ample time relaxing at South Whitehaven Beach
  • Fresh lunch served at Whitehaven Beach

This product is no longer available. Try one of our other fly & cruise packages!

The Seaplane Panoramic Tour is a truly sensational day of excitement, fun and awe. You will not believe your eyes as you soar above the picturesque islands, the infamous Whitehaven Beach and the beautiful Great Barrier Reef. During your half day tour, you'll get to enjoy not only a private tour on our glass bottom boat to see the corals of the Great Barrier Reef, but also a visit to Whitehaven Beach, amazing snorkelling, and the best views from above. Your tour will give you the chance to see all the top locations in the Whitsundays, combining the Reef Adventure tour with the Whitehaven Experience for one unforgettable day.


Highlights

  • Ariel Views of the Whitsunday Islands & Great Barrier Reef including Heart Reef & Hill Inlet
  • Two hours on Air Whitsunday's private glass bottom boat, with one hour of coral viewing and relaxing and one hour of snorkelling in a private sheltered lagoon.
  • 90 minutes at South Whitehaven Beach
  • All snorkelling equipment, snorkelling tuition and flotation devices
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Australian sparkling wine and 100% fruit juice, local spring water and an assortment of Australian brand snacks and treats
  • Comprehensive in-flight commentary
  • Hotel courtesy bus pick-up

See the absolute best this region has to offer in a half day tour, enjoying the sparkling expanse of the Whitsunday Islands National Park and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park from the air, on the land and under the water.

Air Whitsundays Seaplane: Panorama Tour


Booking Note:

Please Advise Drink Preference Per Guest When Booking.

  • Soft Drink: Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Solo, Lemonade
  • Wine: Sparkling or White Wine
  • Beer: Great Northern or Pure Blonde
  • Water: Sparkling or Still

Sample Itinerary

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Included Sights

Whitsunday Islands, Hill Inlet, Whitehaven Beach, Bait Reef, Hook Reef, Hardy Reef and Heart Reef

Air Whitsundays Seaplane: Panorama Tour


Included Stops

  • Whitehaven Beach  - Explore the white silica sands and crystal blue waters
  • Outer Great Barrier Reef – Visit a private lagoon for snorkelling and semi-submersible for coral viewing

Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity to create incredible and uniqu...

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Included Sights

Whitsunday Islands, Hill Inlet, Whitehaven Beach, Bait Reef, Hook Reef, Hardy Reef and Heart Reef

Air Whitsundays Seaplane: Panorama Tour


Included Stops

  • Whitehaven Beach  - Explore the white silica sands and crystal blue waters
  • Outer Great Barrier Reef – Visit a private lagoon for snorkelling and semi-submersible for coral viewing

Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity to create incredible and unique memories from high in the sky, at the Great Barrier Reef and on one of the world's finest beaches!

Air Whitsundays Seaplane: Panorama Tour

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What To Bring

Please just bring a light day bag, with:

  • Swimwear
  • Beach clothing
  • Thongs/sand shoes
  • Beach towel
  • Sun protection - Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat etc.
  • Camera 
  • Light jacket for cooler months
  • Prescription snorkelling mask (if required)

What's Included

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Glass bottom boat tour
  • Snorkeling equipment & tuition
  • Flotation devices
  • Fruit juice and spring water
  • Assortment of snacks and treats
  • In-flight commentary
  • Compli...

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What To Bring

Please just bring a light day bag, with:

  • Swimwear
  • Beach clothing
  • Thongs/sand shoes
  • Beach towel
  • Sun protection - Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat etc.
  • Camera 
  • Light jacket for cooler months
  • Prescription snorkelling mask (if required)

What's Included

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Glass bottom boat tour
  • Snorkeling equipment & tuition
  • Flotation devices
  • Fruit juice and spring water
  • Assortment of snacks and treats
  • In-flight commentary
  • Complimentary glass of Australian sparkling wine
  • Return transfers

What's Extra

Nothing, it's all included! 

Terms and Conditions


Important Information: 

The exact departure/arrival time is not guaranteed as departure times and itineraries may be altered closer to departure to suit tides, weather and other aircraft movements. Please allow flexibility and space in your daily itinerary.

Courtesy bus pick-ups begin 1 hour (approx.) prior to departure, and must be reconfirmed 24 hours prior to departure. Passengers who fail to reconfirm these details, or miss the courtesy bus, will be liable to find their own means of transport to Whitsunday Coast Airport. Self-drive guests must be ready at the departure point at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled flight time.

Weight Restrictions Apply:

  • 115kgs per person on the 6 seat aircraft
  • 130kgs per person on the 10 seat aircraft 

Aircrafts are subject to availability. The supplier reserves the right to exchange the aircrafts without any given notice. 


Your Responsibilities:

Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip. 

You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel, and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.

It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.

It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and vessel check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.

You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time. 


Prices/Extra Costs:

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply. 

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.

We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.


Travel Risk/Insurance:

It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances. 


Transfers:

The Service Operator reserves the right to limit courtesy transfers to select local accommodations. Private residences or Airbnb properties may be asked to meet at the closest confirmed location. Failure to meet at the specified pick-up location may be treated as “No Show”, for which the Client Cancellation Policy applies.


Merchant Fees:

Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.


Other: 

Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages. 

All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.


Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:

Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value. 

E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.

You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.

Cancellations


Client Cancellations:

All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 72 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price. 

Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee. 

It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.


Supplier Cancellations:

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.

All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.

In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Sailing Whitsundays retail outlet located Airlie Beach, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Mr Travel online department.


Refunds:

All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.

Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.

You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.


Accountability/Misconduct:

All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators. 

Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.

Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.


Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel/Sailing Whitsundays. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to fly to the Great Barrier Reef?

 It takes about 30 minutes from the mainland to fly to The Great Barrier Reef. 

Does the Panorama Seaplane Tour fly past Heart Reef?

Yes it does! Heart Reef is located within Hardy Reef. Air Whitsundays fly past it on all of their reef tours. 

How many people can the seaplane seat?

The largest seaplane can carry up to 10 passengers. Sometimes Air Whitsundays has a second aircraft travelling at the same time, so the max is 16 passengers on board the boat on the reef. 

Can I fly if I am heavily pregnant?

Yes you can. As long as your doctor has given you the okay, then you can fly all the way up to full term. 

Reviews

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Reviews by our Sailing Whitsundays customers

Kimmy Hoang, 07 Jan 24
Wonderful.
Michelle McEwan, 10 Dec 22
Oh my god amazing. We can’t express how awesome this trip is. We were blessed with an amazing blue sky not much wind day but I don’t think it would matter because the scenery is fantastic and the team looking after you are so friendly. Darryl our pilot was relaxed and knowledgeable. Fantastic day!
Amanda Tutton, 31 Oct 22
All the communication prior to the tour was excellent, however the tour itself actually starts with a 30min drive to Proserpine, and then unfortunately we learnt our trip was to be cut short with no snorkeling or outer reef trip due to weather, it was so disappointing.
Lola, 24 Oct 22
Amazing day, was a great experience, the reef and plane were so unique and being able to land on the reef was just amazing. Would recommend highly.
Lou
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