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Purely Whitehaven Half Day Tour - Afternoon

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Departure Times

Departs: 11:30AM ex Shute Harbour
Returns: 6:00PM - Shute Harbour

Departure Point: Shute Harbour, Airlie Beach 

This tour is currently not operating. Check out our other Whitehaven Beach tours!

Highlights

beach_access Whitehaven Beach   Stunning beach views ac_unit Air-conditioned
wb_sunny Ample Beach Time directions_boat Smooth Cruising departure_board Courtesy Transport
restaurant Delicious Snacks  Colourful Marine life  wine_bar Alcohol Available

Venture to Whitehaven Beach in style, where the soft sands and turquoise waters beckon!

  • Perfect for families, couples, small groups, solo travellers and grey nomads looking for a half-day adventure!
  • Get the most out of your half-day trip to Whitehaven on this direct and speedy cruise.
  • Optimise your day out to island paradise with up to 3 hours of free beach time!
  • Make the most of your stylish vessel’s modern facilities, delicious snacks and professional crew.

Make the most of the Whitsundays as you head straight to the region’s gem renowned as Whitehaven Beach! Famous for having some of the world’s whitest and softest sands, walk along these silky silica shores and lap up paradise! Swim in clear, sparkling waters, catch some vitamin D, and wander to secluded bays on your beach day, your way! 

Your modern vessel will glide over colourful reefs and glassy waters, so lap up the journey and the destination! Light refreshments, snacks and local commentary will adorn your trip over to Whitsunday Island. Enjoy air-conditioned comfort, a panoramic rooftop viewing deck and full bar service on a super-smooth cruising catamaran, with stinger suits included for your use during the day!

A woman gazing out at clear blue waters

Highlights

  • Up to 3 hours at Whitehaven Beach
  • Cruise over the Great Barrier Reef
  • Air-conditioned vessel
  • Rooftop viewing platform
  • Beach games and shade
  • Stinger suits included
  • Delicious afternoon tea
  • Bus transfers to Shute Harbour
  • Friendly, experienced crew 
  • Local Whitsunday history

It really is a day of purely Whitehaven magic, so grab your swimmers and let’s hit the beach!

Two people cheersing glasses of champagne on the Beach

Sample Itinerary

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Relax on Whitehaven Beach

Your island dreams will become a reality as soon as you set foot on these breezy shores. Lounge on the soft, silky sands, take a barefoot walk along the shore and float away in the calm bays of Betty’s Beach. Explore the island’s many gorgeous bays, spend time with your loved ones and make the most of your tropical paradise!

Woman on Whitehaven Beach with brown hat and white sands

Cruise in style 

Your journey is just as ex...

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Relax on Whitehaven Beach

Your island dreams will become a reality as soon as you set foot on these breezy shores. Lounge on the soft, silky sands, take a barefoot walk along the shore and float away in the calm bays of Betty’s Beach. Explore the island’s many gorgeous bays, spend time with your loved ones and make the most of your tropical paradise!

Woman on Whitehaven Beach with brown hat and white sands

Cruise in style 

Your journey is just as exciting as the destination on your deluxe SeaLink cruising catamarans. Perfect for those that tend to get seasick, this smooth, stable and comfortable vessel will deliver you to Whitehaven Beach in style, offering light refreshments, full bar service and stunning views of the rolling Whitsunday seascapes along the way! 

Three people waiting on the connection to the catamaran

Our Delicious Sample Menu

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During your cruise over to Whitehaven Beach, your professional crew will freshly prepare a delicious afternoon tea. While these spreads vary depending on seasonal produce, enjoy fresh fruit, cheese, crackers, dips, selected cold meats, cakes, tea and coffee on your journey.

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Your SeaLink vessel a...

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During your cruise over to Whitehaven Beach, your professional crew will freshly prepare a delicious afternoon tea. While these spreads vary depending on seasonal produce, enjoy fresh fruit, cheese, crackers, dips, selected cold meats, cakes, tea and coffee on your journey.

Two women serving themselves food from a buffet

Your SeaLink vessel also boasts a fully-stocked bar, offering an array of wine, beer, cider and soft drink to purchase from 10 am onwards.

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What To Bring

Please pack a small day bag with:

  • Photo identification
  • Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sun cream etc)
  • Beach towel
  • Swimsuit
  • Water bottle
  • Camera
  • Sweater or jacket (seasonal)
  • Cash or card for any onboard purchases

What's Included

  • Cruise to Whitehaven Beach
  • Afternoon tea
  • Bus transfers from Airlie Beach to Shute Harbour
  • Stinger suit hire
  • Beach games and shade tent
  • Crew & commentary

What's Extra

  • Cash or card for additional o...

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What To Bring

Please pack a small day bag with:

  • Photo identification
  • Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sun cream etc)
  • Beach towel
  • Swimsuit
  • Water bottle
  • Camera
  • Sweater or jacket (seasonal)
  • Cash or card for any onboard purchases

What's Included

  • Cruise to Whitehaven Beach
  • Afternoon tea
  • Bus transfers from Airlie Beach to Shute Harbour
  • Stinger suit hire
  • Beach games and shade tent
  • Crew & commentary

What's Extra

  • Cash or card for additional onboard purchases including a full-service bar
  • Snacks and soft drinks are available to purchase onboard
  • For longer on Whitehaven Beach, check out SeaLink's Big Island Full Day Tour

Terms and Conditions


Important Information: 

This tour does not run on Christmas Day.

Guests must be able to show valid ID at check in to support their ticket type (i.e Senior or Child ticket). If you cannot produce the valid identification to meet your ticket requirements, you will not be able to travel without paying a surcharge/difference in fare.


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:

Cancellations forfeit the following rates of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price.

  • Over 14 days before tour: no cost 
  • Between 14 days and 48 hours before departure: forfeit 20% of total cost
  • Within 24 – 48 hours before the tour: forfeit 50% of total cost
  • Within 24 hours of departure - forfeit 100% of total cost

Please not that agency fees may apply to any cancellation refunds.

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.

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Reviews

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Reviews by our Sailing Whitsundays customers

Head, 01 Oct 23
We had a great day and the crew where very helpful and we had a family photo tss as Ken which was terrific.
Renee, 01 Oct 23
Very comfortable trip over to Whitehaven. Plenty of time on the beach for a swim, drink and bush walk. Lovely afternoon tea on the boat before heading back. Staff were great and will do it again.
STUART CAMPBELL, 17 Feb 23
Absolutely amazing!! It was the highlight of our holiday. The whole trip was so well organised, the staff were lovely and informative and chatty. The little snacks they served up on board were delicious and very welcome as we were hungry by the time we boarded to go home. A day never to forget.
Lou
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