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Highlights

• Scenic cruise through the Whitsunday Islands
• Snorkelling, underwater observatory and semi-submarine tour
• All meals and beverages (except cocktails) included
• Sleep under the stars in Reefbeds

Description

Get up close and personal to the Great Barrier Reef with an overnight experience cruising through the Whitsunday Islands. Cruise Whitsundays offer a surreal two days and one night of exploring the Great Barrier Reef and mooring up for a night under the stars at a pontoon on Hardy Reef.

The incredible two days, surrounded by nothing but stunning islands and coral reefs on the Whitsundays, departs from Port of Airlie in the early morning. If you are staying on Daydream or Hamilton Island, there is also the option to board your Cruise Whitsundays experience from there. Ahead of you is a full two days of swimming and snorkelling on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, and making the most of the incredible opportunities onboard your cruise and Reefworld pontoon. Included in your Cruise Whitsundays trip is the option to get a closer look at the reef from the Reefworld semi-submersible or underwater observatory. Take things to the next level with a number of extras available to purchase, such as an introductory or certified dive, snorkel safari or heli flight. Cruise Whitsundays has thought of everything for a once in a lifetime trip!

As the afternoon wears away, the Reefworld pontoon becomes exclusively yours and you can wind down to enjoy sunset on the Outer Great Barrier Reef with a drink in hand and delicious evening meal. After dinner, make your way to the top deck of the Reefworld pontoon to find your snug Reefbed, where you can gaze out at a canopy of stars glittering over the Outer Great Barrier Reef. After a dreamy night in your Reefbed, you have the chance to enjoy even more snorkelling and time on Hardy Reef before your return scenic cruise back to Airlie Beach with Cruise Whitsundays after lunch.

Trip Includes

• Return cruise through the Whitsundays
• Permanently moored pontoon on Outer Great Barrier Reef
• Swimming and snorkelling with equipment provided
• Underwater observatory
• Semi-submarine guided tour
• Access to optional extras at additional cost, such as scuba diving
• 2 morning teas, 2 afternoon teas, 2 lunches, 1 dinner and 1 breakfast
• All beverages including wine and beer (cocktails available at additional cost)

Duration

• Allow 2 full days

Departures

• Operates daily all year
• Departs at 8:00am from Cruise Whitsundays, Port of Airlie, 24 The Cove Rd, Airlie Beach
• Departures available from Daydream Island at 7:50am and Hamilton Island at 9:00am

Other Information

• Children ages 6 and over are welcome when accompanied by a guardian, no child rates
• Environmental Management Fee (EMC) is included in the cost
• Bring a small overnight bag with toiletries, a change of clothes and money for drinks and optional extras
• Bring swimwear, protective clothing, hat/sunscreen and light jacket or sweater
• Don't forget your camera!
• If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know upon booking
• The pontoon is located 39 nautical miles from shore on the Outer Great Barrier Reef
• If diving, please read the important dive information before booking
• Before your trip, you will be required to fill out a medical declaration
• Fully licensed bar onboard
• Return coach transfers from local Airlie Beach accommodation are available for additional cost