Excursion Snorkel safari tour at Airlie Beach

Embrace your sense of adventure and the beauty of the Whitsundays during this exhilarating, half-day sailing and snorkelling excursion to Hook Island.

Airlie Beach, Semi-RIB-Boat-Ride, Whitsunday Passage, Hook Island, Reef Snorkelling

After tendering ashore, meet your captain and embark a high-speed, semi-rigid inflatable boat for an exhilarating ride across the Whitsunday Passage to Hook Island. Upon arrival, receive your safety and snorkelling instructions and equipment, then begin your first guided snorkelling excursion along the island-fringing reef.

Bali High or the Langford Spit, Lunch, Swimming or Beach Visit

Next, embark the boat and head to your second destination, either Bali High or the Langford Spit (depending on prevailing tide and wind conditions). Upon arrival, a cold, buffet-style lunch is served on board. After lunch, you may opt to swim in the turquoise ocean, or simply relax on the beach and take in spectacular views of the island. At the conclusion of your visit, embark the boat and commence the short ride back to the tender pier. Upon arrival, tender back to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Airlie Beach, High-Speed, Semi-Rigid Inflatable Vessel-Ride, Whitsunday Passage, Hook Island, Reef Snorkelling, Bali High/Langford Spit, Lunch, Swimming/Beach Visit

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of boating and a minimal amount of walking for approximately 27 yards-65 yards (about 25 metres-60 metres), with a few steps to negotiate to embark/disembark the tender boat and catamaran (the vessel is at a floating pontoon; depending upon tidal conditions, the gangway can be steep), and two-three steps to manoeuvre in/out of the boat. Seventy percent of the vessel has shade, providing comfort from the tropical sun. This tour is recommended for guests who are in good physical condition, and can swim in water too deep too stand. This tour is not suitable for guest with neck and/or back problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear a swimsuit under a cover-up with beach or water shoes, and bring sun protection and a towel from the ship. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian aged 18 years or older to participate on this tour. Snorkelling equipment is provided. There are no changing facilities on board the boat. Waterproof cameras are highly recommended. Pending weather, the time allotted for snorkelling may be adjusted. The snorkelling location is decided on the morning of the tour. Time in the water is optional; pending weather and snorkel location, entry to the water may be a beach or off the side of the boat. Fish and marine life sightings are not guaranteed. A signed waiver is required to participate on this tour. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.