Things to do in Airlie Beach, Queensland: The Best Scuba & Snorkeling

Ocean Rafting visits the “Wild Side” of the Whitsunday Islands, the uninhabited islands with beautiful natural scenery brimming with marine, bird and animal life. There are two exciting tour options, the Northern Exposure and Southern Lights, and each Ocean Rafting day includes an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach, pristine snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks. Ocean Rafting is the only tour to have direct access to the stunning and iconic Hill Inlet beach, and special snorkel sites at Hook Island and Border Island ensure a memorable underwater experience.The semi rigid inflatable vessels are super fast allowing guests to experience a fun ride, adventure and education amongst the natural beauty of the Whitsundays. The vessels were originally designed and built as rescue crafts and are driven by 450hp engines. 70% of the vessel is shaded, providing comfort from the tropical sun. Small groups allow guests to experience tropical paradise away from the crowds.Ocean Rafting has been operating since 1997 and is proud to have special permits allowing its vessels to visit protected areas in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The Skipper and Eco Host will ensure guests have a fun filled adventure and personalised service, from the courtesy bus pick up in the morning to snorkel lessons and a guided National Park walk in the Whitsunday Islands.

Ocean Dynamics is a luxury tour operator based in the Whitsundays. Offering diving and beach tours from Hayman Island, Hamilton Island and Airlie Beach. A range of motorised watersports, including jet ski tours, are available from Hayman Island and Airlie Beach.

Red Cat Adventures is an Australian owned charter boat company providing exceptional trips around the Whitsunday Islands. We place absolute importance on every trip being the best 365 days a year. As a fast-growing innovative family operated business we focus all our attention on quality and safety but at an affordable price. Red Cat Adventures recently won GOLD for the second year running for the best Major Tour and Transport Operator in Australia (March 2020). Red Cats are proud to be awarded the Climate Action Leaders certification in May 2019.

Discover true freedom when you skipper your own boat around the 74 Whitsunday Islands. No license is required to charter, just some basic boat handling experience or a willingness to learn. Get your crew together, choose a boat and you’re on your way to sailing away on your own unique Whitsunday’s island adventure! Charter Yachts Australia was first established in 1992. John and Annie have been the owner/operators since May 2000 and were the first charter company in Australia to receive Eco Tourism Certification in 2007. Ideal for couples, families or groups up to 10. Cruise in the pristine Great Barrier Reef Whitsundays Marine Park and enjoy dozens of natural anchorages; snorkel or dive over some of the worlds best living coral reefs. Visit Island resorts for fine dining, spectacular bush walking or pampering spa and beauty services. Charter Yachts Australia are centrally located at Coral Sea Marina in Airlie Beach; serviced by both Hamilton Island and Proserpine airports.

Whitsunday Getaways offers 2 night, 3 night and private charters. Whitsunday Getaway and Getaway II are the ultimate overnight catamaran sailing vessels, designed for comfortable, stable sailing with multiple entertaining areas. Small numbers aboard, accommodating four couples with private ensuites, allows for plenty of space to relax and unwind in peace on your Whitsunday Island holiday.

We offer the most exclusive & intimate tours in the Whitsundays. With 74 different islands, why would you only explore one - it's your day, your way!

GSL Marine is a high quality marine operator in Airlie Beach, Whitsundays. GSL Marine allow our guests to enjoy this special part of the world in safety and comfort, on board our modern and powerful vessels giving you the best Whitsunday Island experience. Departing daily from Airlie Beach and Daydream Island Resort!

ZigZag Whitsundays is a 1 Day tour of the Whitsunday Islands including Whitehaven Beach, South Whitehaven Lookout, stunning snorkel locations and an Island resort. ZigZag is a remarkably comfortable ride with newly installed high back padded seats in 2020 allowing guests of all ages and adventure levels to enjoy the tour without seasickness and the highest comfort and safety possible on a boat. Our crew are handpicked by a marine biologist allowing the best eco practise available today, they are also trained in the highest safety and marine training standards available, to make your day a special one you will remember for a lifetime. So come and join ZigZag and visit the famous Whitsunday Islands.

Welcome to Airlie Beach Swim Centre From high-quality baby swimming lessons to professional swimming and sporting coaching up to Scuba Diving with your whole family, our further mission is to inspire, encourage, support, teach to take responsibilities, learn resuscitation and to take care of our precious Great Barrier Reef. Those missions we handle with pride and passion. Because of our passion to these missions, we always deliver high standards aquatic lessons and services. Our Swim Centre’s mission is to help the community install aquatic life skills which will extend the quality of life. Those life skills firstly enhance to stay safer in and around water, secondly, to stay fit & healthy. Thirdly you’re most likely to find job opportunities. Sincerely Annika Grunwald Owner of Airlie Beach Swim Centre & Founder of Airlie Beach Aquatic Reef Club Inc.

Overnight Sailing tours aboard large sailing vessels visiting the Whitsunday Islands, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout and snorkelling destinations on the fringing reef around the Islands. The 4 Day tours can also include a visit to the outer reef for even more spectacular snorkelling! Adventurous singles, couples, groups, and families (children 12+ years only) all welcome. Open plan dorm style accommodation. All inclusive (just BYO drinks). Join the Prosail crew for the best sailing adventure in the Whitsundays! Prosail also run private group charters for 10 or more people - contact us for more information.