Whitsunday Bullet
Departure Times
Departure Point: Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach - South End, Meeting Point C
Pricing Options
Highlights
| Whitehaven Beach | Hill Inlet Lookout | Snorkelling |
| SUPs | Fast & Fun Catamaran | Courtesy Transport |
| Buffet Lunch | Colourful Marinelife | BYO Alcohol |
Experience the very best of the Whitsundays on board this premium and beloved day tour!
- Spend ample time visiting both the Northern and Southern ends of Whitehaven Beach
- Cruise along at a speedy 25 knots, maximising your time to explore
- Visit the famous Hill Inlet Lookout and Whitehaven Beach and snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
- Delicious buffet lunch sourcing the very best of local ingredients
- Wetsuits, snorkel gear, and paddle boards are all-inclusive
Travel on public holidays (listed below) incurs a $20 per adult / $10 per child surcharge.
Whitsunday Bullet is a fast power catamaran in the Whitsundays and is here to take you on the ride of your life! The boat has been fitted with state of the art Yamaha 425hp engines so you can cruise at top speeds around the idyllic Whitsundays and see all this paradise has to offer in this action-packed day tour. Whitsunday Bullet's stable design is perfect for hopping around from place to place, visiting astounding getaway locations such as Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout. Afterwards, guests will have the opportunity to put on a snorkel and submerge themselves into the underwater playground of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park during their fun-filled day!
Highlights
- Recently underwent stylish refit
- Guaranteed Whitehaven Beach visit
- View the shifting sands from Hill Inlet
- Visit our exclusive reef locations in Peter's Bay
- Go Snorkelling amongst fringing reefs
- See exotic marine life
- Free use of stand-up paddle boards
- Gourmet buffet lunch provided by local caterers
- Fast, stable catamaran
- Flexibility to move around in transit
- Full awning and sun cover
- Every seat has a great view
- Fun and informative crew
- Full-size bathroom on board for your convenience
- Faster travel, more time to explore!
- Great for solo travellers or groups of friends!
Your Bullet Experience
Start your action-packed day cruising out of the Coral Sea Marina at Airlie Beach at a speedy 25 knots to reach the world-renowned silica sands and sparkling shallow waters of Whitehaven Beach. Make sure to bring along your camera as you take the short, uphill walk to reach the panoramic views of swirling sands and jewel-coloured lagoons from Hill Inlet Lookout. After a delicious buffet lunch provided by local catering company, Aquava, feel the ocean breeze as you cruise onwards to a flourishing exclusive fringing reef destination. Spend the afternoon snorkelling amongst vibrant marine species and have a laugh on the stand-up paddle boards. Hop on board Whitsunday Bullet and experience the astounding highlights of the Whitsundays today!
Important Information
- Whitsunday Bullet charges a $20 per adult / $10 per child fee on public holidays. Please see public holiday dates and rates here.
- Whitsunday Bullet is a high speed catamaran making it unsuitable for some. If you have any conditions, injuries or physical disabilities, please chat with our staff to ensure this is the right tour for you.
- For safety reasons you must be able to speak English. If you do not fit these requirements, you may not be able to book this tour.
Sample Itinerary
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Hill Inlet lookout
Departing from Coral Sea Marina, you will head straight to Whitsunday Island, home to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout. Guests will enjoy a short bush walk up to the lookout to enjoy the panoramic views of the swirling sands below, taking the opportunity to grab some stunning photos. After making your way down to the soft silica sands of Whitehaven Beach, guests can en...
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Hill Inlet lookout
Departing from Coral Sea Marina, you will head straight to Whitsunday Island, home to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout. Guests will enjoy a short bush walk up to the lookout to enjoy the panoramic views of the swirling sands below, taking the opportunity to grab some stunning photos. After making your way down to the soft silica sands of Whitehaven Beach, guests can enjoy a swim in the clear lagoons of the most famous beach in Australia!
Whitehaven Beach
After visiting the Lookout and North Whitehaven Beach, you will enjoy blissful downtime on the pristine white sands of Southern Whitehaven, home to uninterrupted stretches of shoreline. Take the opportunity to go for a swim in the calm, protected lagoons or try your hand at paddleboarding before getting back on board Whitsunday Bullet!
Snorkelling
Guests will get the chance to snorkel amongst some of the most vibrant fringing reefs in the world, right in the heart of the Whitsundays! Following a delicious lunch, Whitsunday Bullet will take you to the Northern end of Hook Island or Hayman Island to submerge in the exotic underwater world, home to an abundance of marine life and colourful hard and soft corals. With luck, you will get to swim with George the Giant Maori Wrasse or say hello to a local Green Turtle!
Stand-up paddleboards
Whitsunday Bullet is very proud to be the first-day tour to offer stand-up paddle boards for use by all passengers! We carry eight paddle boards on the vessel, with half being designed for two people at a time. Learn what the stand-up paddle board craze is all about onboard Whitsunday Bullet! Enjoy the exhilarating experience of gliding over crystal clear waters, gazing down at the marine life below. Our experienced crew will train even the most novice beginners on how to manage this exciting new Aussie sport!
After a fun-filled day of sightseeing, snorkelling and tasty food, you will return to the Coral Sea Marina at approximately 4. 30 pm, where your complimentary courtesy bus will be waiting to transport you back to your accommodation.
This new vessel is fast becoming the must-do day trip of the Whitsundays Islands. By combining the North and South shores of Whitehaven Beach with a snorkel amongst the Whitsundays fringing reefs, you truly will have a day to remember!
Layout
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Our Delicious Sample Menu
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Bullet serves a delicious buffet-style lunch which means no guest will leave hungry! The buffet caters for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided.
Water and soft drinks are available on board for purchase, however you can also bring your own.
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Bullet serves a delicious buffet-style lunch which means no guest will leave hungry! The buffet caters for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided.
Water and soft drinks are available on board for purchase, however you can also bring your own.
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What To Bring
- Swimmers
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Jumper (if weather is cool)
- Towel
- Camera
- Drinks and/or money for drinks
- Guests may also bring their own snacks and water
Water and soft drinks are available for purchase on board, you can however BYO (Bring Your Own), just no glass please. Please bring small change or EFTPOS is available. Alcohol cannot be consumed until after the water activities for your safety.
Excess baggage can be...
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What To Bring
- Swimmers
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Jumper (if weather is cool)
- Towel
- Camera
- Drinks and/or money for drinks
- Guests may also bring their own snacks and water
Water and soft drinks are available for purchase on board, you can however BYO (Bring Your Own), just no glass please. Please bring small change or EFTPOS is available. Alcohol cannot be consumed until after the water activities for your safety.
Excess baggage can be stored at our Bag Storage in Airlie Beach town centre.
What's Included
- Buffet lunch
- Snacks
- Snorkelling equipment
- Stand Up paddleboards
- All marine park taxes
- Visit both North and South ends of Whitehaven Beach
- Hill Inlet Lookout
- Courtesy pick up and drop off from select local accommodations
What's Extra
- Onboard purchases such as water and soft drinks
- Travel on public holidays (listed below) incurs a $20 per adult / $10 per child surcharge.
These surcharges are incurred on the following dates:
2025
- 18 April 25 – Good Friday
- 19 April 25 – Easter Saturday
- 20 April 25 – Easter Sunday
- 21 April 25 – Easter Monday
- 25 April 25 – Anzac Day
- 05 May 25 – Labour Day
- 06 October 25 – King’s Birthday
- 25 December 25 – Christmas Day (CLOSED)
- 26 December 25 – Boxing Day
2026
- 01 January 26 – New Year’s Day
- 26 January 26 – Australia Day
- 03 April 26 – Good Friday
- 04 April 26 – Easter Saturday
- 05 April 26 – Easter Sunday
- 06 April 26 – Easter Monday
- 25 April 26 – Anzac Day
- 04 May 26 – Labour Day
- 05 October 26 – King’s Birthday
- 25 December 26 – Christmas Day (CLOSED)
- 26 December 26 – Boxing Day
- 27 December 26
- 28 December 26 – Boxing Day public holiday
Terms and Conditions
Important Information:
Whitsunday Bullet is a speed catamaran making it an unsuitable trip for some. If you have any conditions, injuries or physical disabilities, please chat with our staff to ensure this is the right tour for you. It is your responsibility to ensure this is a suitable trip for your capabilities before booking.
Your Responsibilities:
NOTE: The minimum age for this trip is 2 years.
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, AMEX 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:
No shows or client cancellations made within 24 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.
Sailing Whitsundays are required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period (24 hours). It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during standard business hours (9am-5pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bullet have a public holiday surcharge?
Travel on public holidays (listed below) incurs a $20 per adult / $10 per child surcharge.
These surcharges are incurred on the following dates:
2025
- 18 April 25 – Good Friday
- 19 April 25 – Easter Saturday
- 20 April 25 – Easter Sunday
- 21 April 25 – Easter Monday
- 25 April 25 – Anzac Day
- 05 May 25 – Labour Day
- 06 October 25 – King’s Birthday
- 25 December 25 – Christmas Day (CLOSED)
- 26 December 25 – Boxing Day
2026
- 01 January 26 – New Year’s Day
- 26 January 26 – Australia Day
- 03 April 26 – Good Friday
- 04 April 26 – Easter Saturday
- 05 April 26 – Easter Sunday
- 06 April 26 – Easter Monday
- 25 April 26 – Anzac Day
- 04 May 26 – Labour Day
- 05 October 26 – King’s Birthday
- 25 December 26 – Christmas Day (CLOSED)
- 26 December 26 – Boxing Day
- 27 December 26
- 28 December 26 – Boxing Day public holiday
What's included within the price of Whitsunday Bullet?
Return transfers, buffet lunch, morning and afternoon snacks, snorkel equipment, stinger suits, all marine park taxes, stand up paddleboards are all included
What should I bring with me on Whitsunday Bullet?
Pack a small bag with anything you'd usually take to the beach- towel, suncream, sunglasses, hat, re-usable water bottle, swimwear, camera and some money if you're wishing to buy any soft drinks on board
Is this tour suitable for my physical condition, disability or injury?
Whitsunday Bullet is a speed catamaran making it an unsuitable trip for some, for example, those with back injuries or those who find it difficult to disembark a boat via ladder.
If you have any conditions, injuries or physical disabilities, please chat with our staff to ensure this is the right tour for you.
Is Whitsunday Bullet child friendly?
Yes, the minimum age for Bullet is 2 years and above.
What drinks can be purchased on board Whitsunday Bullet?
There are soft drinks available to purchase, as well as bottled water
Where do we go on Whitsunday Bullet?
You'll visit both ends of Whitehaven, Hill Inlet lookout, and also a snorkelling spot which will be decided on the day
Is snorkelling gear provided on Whitsunday Bullet?
Yes, snorkels and masks included. Stinger suits are also provided during stinger season if you need one.
Does Whitsunday Bullet offer transfers to and from accommodation?
Yes, a courtesy transfer is included from select local accommodations. Please let us know where you would like to be picked up at the time of booking.
Does Whitsunday Bullet cater for those with dietary requirements?
Special diets are not specifically catered for, so anyone can bring their own snacks if they are not satisfied with the provided menu.
Is alcohol served on board Whitsunday Bullet?
No, only water and soft drinks will be available for purchase on board. You can bring your own if you choose, just no glass.
Does Bullet include accommodation transfers?
Yes- Bullet will pick you up from most of the local accommodations in the area, which can be arranged when booking the tour
Where can I store my extra luggage while I'm on Whitsunday Bullet?
There is secure luggage storage at The Travel Shop towards the top of Airlie Main Street, which will cost around $6 for the day
Do I have to swim on Whitsunday Bullet?
Swimming and snorkelling are not mandatory- if you'd prefer to hang out on the boat that's not a problem at all!
Are there toilets on board Whitsunday Bullet?
There is one toilet on board the boat
What is the weather like in the Whitsundays?
Weather in the Whitsundays varies drastically depending on which time of year you visit! During the Summer months (December - April), expect hot humid weather with a higher chance of showers. From May - November, it's generally much cooler and less chance of rain!
Is Whitsunday Bullet wheelchair-accessible?
Unfortunately, due to the layout of the boat, Whitsunday Bullet is not accessible for passengers in wheelchairs. For boats that are, please check out our article on this topic here.
Does Whitsunday Bullet accept Companion Cards?
Companion Cards are currently not accepted by Whitsunday Bullet tours.
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