Whitehaven Beach Morning or Afternoon Tour
Overview
Embark on a scenic cruise from Port of Airlie, stopping at
Daydream Island and Hamilton Island to collect more guests
before discovering the Southern end of the pristine 7km
stretch of silica sand at Whitehaven Beach. Once on the
beach, you will experience a diverse range of beach activities
including swimming, hiking, beach games and stand-up paddle
boarding, or simply relax and enjoy this world-famous icon for
up to two hours.
PLEASE NOTE: this tour does not visit Hill Inlet or the Hill Inlet Lookout. To visit these locations, please see the Whitehaven Beach Full Day Chill & Grill or the Camira sailing Adventure.
What's Included
- Morning or afternoon tea on board vessel
- Island cruise a large air-conditioned catamaran
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef tax)
- Option Extras: shade cabana hire available for purchase
- Up to 2 hours on the southern end of Whitehaven Beach
- Protective stinger suits
- Beach activities including a self guided bush walk
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified (snacks and drinks available for purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- This tour does not visit Hill Inlet
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Whitehaven Beach
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please advise dietary requirements
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Snacks available to purchase
- This experience operates in all weather conditions
- In the unlikely event of northerly winds, the vessel master will assess the beach conditions, and, if required, a safer alternate beach location may be visited.
- Please note this tour does not visit Hill Inlet or the Hill Inlet Lookout. To visit these locations, please see the Whitehaven Beach Full Day Chill & Grill or the Camira sailing Adventure.
- Please note if travelling from Port of Airlie or Daydream Island vessel changes are required. There may also be stops along the way to collect additional guests.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Whitehaven Beach Morning or Afternoon Tour?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-3987WHITEHAVEN
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Morning or afternoon tea on board vessel.
- Island cruise a large air-conditioned catamaran.
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef tax).
- Option Extras: shade cabana hire available for purchase.
- Up to 2 hours on the southern end of Whitehaven Beach.
- Protective stinger suits.
- Beach activities including a self guided bush walk.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks, unless specified (snacks and drinks available for purchase).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- This tour does not visit Hill Inlet.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Whitehaven Beach Morning or Afternoon Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please advise dietary requirements
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whitehaven Beach Morning or Afternoon Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Morning or afternoon tea on board vessel
- Island cruise a large air-conditioned catamaran
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef tax)
- Option Extras: shade cabana hire available for purchase
- Up to 2 hours on the southern end of Whitehaven Beach
- Protective stinger suits
- Beach activities including a self guided bush walk
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified (snacks and drinks available for purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- This tour does not visit Hill Inlet
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please advise dietary requirements
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Snacks available to purchase
- This experience operates in all weather conditions
- In the unlikely event of northerly winds, the vessel master will assess the beach conditions, and, if required, a safer alternate beach location may be visited.
- Please note this tour does not visit Hill Inlet or the Hill Inlet Lookout. To visit these locations, please see the Whitehaven Beach Full Day Chill & Grill or the Camira sailing Adventure.
- Please note if travelling from Port of Airlie or Daydream Island vessel changes are required. There may also be stops along the way to collect additional guests.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
