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Whitsundays Tours

What tour to start with when you are in the Whitsundays!! So many to choose from, all at great prices you just won’t know where to start. Whitsunday cruises are excellent for all ages, and with kids always being catered for it a great day out for the whole family.

Fantasea Cruises is the largest day cruise operator in the Whitsunday region, operating cruises throughout the magnificent Whitsunday Islands and to the Great Barrier Reef. Fantasea Cruises prides itself on its quality products and excellence in service. The fleet of modern, air conditioned, high-speed catamarans provide a smooth and comfortable passage to the Outer Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands. Visit Reefworld, two of the largest and most sophisticated Australian-owned reef platforms on the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a day of adventure exploring the reef along snorkelling trails or scuba diving with Fantasea's experienced dive instructors. View coral and marine life from semi-submersibles and seated underwater viewing chambers, enjoy an informative underwater experience regarding this complex reef system, and relax and take in boundless views of the reef from the shaded sundeck - the perfect place to enjoy the unique experience of sun baking on the reef. Two infant swimming enclosures, six semi submerged platforms for easy access to the water, outdoor fresh water showers and individually sealed mouthpieces for every snorkeller, buffet lunch, morning & afternoon tea help make Reefworld one of the most amazing Great Barrier Reef experiences available! Or enjoy all the facilities of Reefworld over two full days and experience the peace and tranquillity of the Great Barrier Reef at night. With exclusive time to explore the reef, guests will experience many close and unique encounters with schools of colourful reef fish and spectacular coral formations.

Reefsleep is an incredible experience. Watching the sun set from the sundeck is truly breathtaking and Reefworld is a perfect place to star gaze - it is not possible to image how many stars or how bright they are until you have been out on the Great Barrier Reef at night. Guests are served canapés and cocktails at dusk prior to enjoying an alfresco dinner surrounded by nothing but a blanket of stars above and the sound of the ocean lapping gently on the reef below. Two scuba dives and a guided snorkelling tour are enjoyed at guest's choice of time, and a full breakfast is served the following morning. Guest numbers are limited to a maximum of six, with two types of accommodation available. Cabin B has a king-size bed and Cabin A is share accommodation, fitted out with two double-decker bunks, sleeping four.

Experience a daytime adventure to some of the very best the Whitsunday islands and resorts have to offer - Daydream Island, Hamilton Island and Whitehaven Beach. Enjoy exploring the sparkling bays, secluded beaches, stunning rainforest, and fringing coral reefs of Daydream Island. Laze by the shimmering pools, enjoy 'Around Australia in 19 Holes' - a brand-new mini-golf course, view the Living Reef Lagoon, or perhaps partake in a round of giant chess! Hamilton Island is the largest island resort in the South Pacific, and boasts a mix of things to see and do! You will remember its cosmopolitan diversity - boutiques, galleries, bars, bistros, a number of restaurants, over 80 optional activities, walking trails, and a Koala and Wildlife Gallery are just a few of its features. Whitehaven Beach, one of the top 10 beaches in the world, is comprised of seven kilometres (five miles) of glistening white silica sand complimented by crystal clear waters. Join in the beach games, take a leisurely stroll, enjoy a swim or just relax and soak up the sunshine.

Visit picturesque Whitehaven Beach for half a day - one of the Whitsundays premier natural attractions. Here guests have the afternoon to enjoy the natural beauty of this seven kilometre (five mile) stretch of pure white silica sand. Whitehaven Beach is located on the largest of the islands in the region - Whitsunday Island - and is fully protected and uninhabited due to its National and Marine Park status. Be amazed at the magnificence of this natural wonder. The shallows of Whitehaven Beach are graced by various species of turtles, and these ancient creature are often sighted during daily visits. Swim in the crystal clear waters, take a leisurely walk along the pristine beach, join in the beach games or just relax and soak up the sunshine.

There is a good reason why a scenic flight over the Whitsunday islands and a visit to Whitehaven Beach is the most popular: Combine all of the features of our Reef Adventure Tour (above) with a relaxing one hour visit to Whitehaven, a beautiful silica beach on Whitsunday Island. Includes a light picnic and refreshments at Whitehaven Beach. Wear your swimsuit and bring a towel and camera. Champagne picnics are available and are recommended due to the tour duration.

Cruise the magnificent Whitsundays aboard a luxury yacht and discover the magic of the 74 islands. Secluded anchorages are sprinkled throughout, seldom more than an hour apart. Sandy beaches and crystal clear waters entice exploration of the coral kingdom below. Protected from the ocean by the great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays offer some of the most sheltered waterways in the world, making it the perfect Whitsundays sailing destination. Bareboating means without crew, but not without gear. Bareboat fleet are anything but bare, all boats are fully equipped. A little experience and some help from the friendly qualified staff will enable a confident cruise among the Whitsunday islands in a matter of hours.

However, a guide is available for a day, or as long as necessary. The guide will also be able to provide a wealth of information, including the best anchorages and snorkelling spots. Getaways start at the private jetty at Shute Harbour, via Airlie Beach. Full provisions with all food and beverage requirements can be organised, so that cast off is possible soon after arrival. Sailboards, Sea Kayaks and Scuba Equipment (Certified divers only) are available for hire. All of the vessels are of the highest quality and feature private cabins, hot and cold showers and Gas BBQ's. Attention to detail is our priority. All of the boats are supplied fully operational with fresh linen, towels, snorkelling gear, fully equipped galley and navigation equipment

With so many Whitsunday tours and great activities to take part in, you can easily see why that the Whitsundays is such a visited place by people from all over the world! Come and experience the island living lifestyle for yourself and book yourself and the rest of the crew on a fun filled tour of the Whitsundays.




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