Ocean Rafting Private Charter
Departure Times
Departure Point: Airlie Beach or Daydream Island
Pricing Options
Highlights
| Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet | Personalised Itinerary | Snorkelling |
| Guided Bushwalk | Fast & Fun Rafting | Courtesy Transport |
| Buffet Lunch Option | Colourful Marinelife | Alcohol Available |
Perfect for any group... social, corporate, conference, weddings, bucks/hens celebrations, birthdays and educational school group charters!
- Spend the day your way with a flexible itinerary
- Vessels catering for up to 32 passengers
- See the Whitsundays with the perfect combo of comfort and speed
- Ideal for any social event and offers a unique experience
Ocean Rafting's Whitsunday tours visit the "wild side" of the Whitsunday Islands and are perfect for anyone looking to squeeze the Whitsundays into one day. The Ocean Rafting vessels are powered by 500hp engines, so you don't have to worry about wasting any time between your destinations. Our past guests agree that getting from one place to the next is half the fun!
Highlights
- Skipper and Eco Host
- Flexible itinerary
- Snorkelling equipment and flotation devices
- One of the fastest and most adventurous day boats in the Whitsundays
- With great speed there is less travel time and more time for activities
- Exclusive permit to ALL areas of Hill Inlet
- Guided national park walks
- Reef and island naturalist talks
- Courtesy bus pick-up and drop-off included to/from local accommodation (subject to availability)
- Tropical lunch pack with a complementary soft drink, water and ice.
- Whale Watching (June - October)
- Pick-ups available from Airlie Beach, Daydream Island, Hayman Island, Long Island
As a multi-award winner, Ocean Rafting is dedicated to both preserving the Great Barrier Reef and supporting our tourism industry!
Sample Itinerary
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Choose your favourite destinations in the Whitsundays and tailor your private charter to suit your group. Ocean Rafting hold special permits which allow them to access Hill Inlet Beach at Whitehaven beach and snorkel in natural, protected areas within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. They also offer fantastic secret snorkel spots where you can snorkel the fringing reefs of the Great Barrier ...
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Important Information
The specified deposit amount is required to secure the booking, with the remaining balance due prior to departure. Failure to pay the remaining balance before the due date stated on the voucher may result in termination of the charter (cancellation fees apply).
Ocean Rafting may use photographs of clients in promotional material, including but not limited to social media. If you do not consent please advise Ocean Rafting.
Airlie Beach accommodation transfers MAY be available, subject to requirements and availability. For vessel charters or coach transfers from/to Shute Harbour, an additional $20pp applies. This is payable directly to Ocean Rafting.
A $200 Public Holiday surcharge is applied to rates for charters booked on Queensland public holidays. This is payable directly to Ocean Rafting.
Cruise Ship Passengers:
If your cruise ship itinerary or departure times change within the cancellation policy of your vessel, we will do our best to assist you in finding other alternatives. However, in most cases we will not be able to issue any kind of refund. It is for this reason, that we strongly recommend you have travel insurance, as cruise ship schedules are known to change frequently.
What To Bring
- Swimmers
- A beach bag including a towel, hat and sand shoes.
- A sweater or jacket in the winter months to protect you from the wind and keep you warm after snorkelling.
- Cameras ideally in a waterproof case or Tupperware.
- A sense of humour is always welcome!
What's Included
- Ocean Rafting private vessel charter with Skipper and Eco Host
- Guided National Park walks
- Inner fringing coral reef Whitsundays snorkelling
- Personalised snorkel instruction
- Use of snorkel equipment and flotation devices
- Sunsuit/wetsuit
- Reef and island naturalist talks
- Tropical Lunch Pack
- Soft drinks/water and ice.
- Courtesy bus transfers (subject to availability, must be organised 5 days before travel)
What's Extra
- Beer/Cider
- Chocolate
- Prescription masks*
- Return transfers from Shute Harbour to Coral Sea Marina can be pre-arranged for $20pp (subject)
- Please Note a $200 surcharge applies to departures over Queensland public holiday dates.
- Please be aware that not all vessels in the fleet have an onboard toilet, however, there are a few toilets on the Islands which can be used.
*Prescription masks available for hire for $20.00
Cancellations
All cancellations forfeit the non-refundable deposit. All balance payments are due 21 days prior to departure. Failure to pay the remaining balance before this scheduled date will result in termination of the charter and forfeit of the non-refundable deposit. Once the balance payment has been made, no shows and client cancellations made within 21 days of departure forfeit 100% of the full ticket price.
A refund in the event of cancellation is subject to both our Cancellation Policy and the terms of the supplier.
Terms and Conditions
Our Terms & Conditions apply to this experience. Please review them before booking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ocean Rafting offer pickups from Shute Harbour?
Yes- Ocean Rafting can arrange pick-ups from Shute Harbour, but this will incur a cost of $20pp. This can be pre-arranged when booking the tour.
Where is check in?
Check in is at Coral Sea Marina North Village (next to Sorrentos). Please meet at the Ocean Rafting Office 30 minutes prior to departure!
Are accommodation pick-ups offered?
Courtesy coach pickups are available from local accommodation houses in Airlie Beach. If your pickup has not been arranged already, please contact the reservations team at (07) 4946 6848 to arrange your pick-up time & location. They are subject to availability and must be organised at least 5 days prior to travel.
Is snorkel gear provided?
Yes! Snorkel equipment is provided, and prescription masks are available for hire.
Reviews
Overall Rating
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Based on 3 reviews
