Top 10 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Airlie Beach, Queensland

February 10, 2022 Viva Honore

The gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Airlie Beach is the main hub for all Reef activities and access to the Whitsunday Islands. Stunning views by day give way to a vibrant nightlife. The Airlie Beach Lagoon is a popular spot to relax and unwind. Visit nearby Conway National Park and Cedar Creek Falls to discover quiet coves, beaches and tropical rainforest.
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1. Ecojet Ski Safari Tours

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5.0 based on 326 reviews

Ecojet Ski Safari Tours

Airlie Beach Jet Ski Safari Tours is the latest eco adventure tour in the Northern Whitsundays. Eco Jetski Safari is a unique, thrilling, educational, and eco friendly. Drive your own jet ski through the beautiful waterways and secluded beaches with professional crew guiding you. Opportunity to see dugongs, Manta Rays, dolphins, turtles, whales in their natural environment. Enjoy the fantastic facilities of Montes Reef Resort including an A La Carte lunch. You will be talking about this magical trip for years.

2. ISail Whitsundays

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5.0 based on 759 reviews

ISail Whitsundays

'ISail Whitsundays was founded by Luke Mairs in 2007 with one simple goal: To provide one of the best sailing trips of the Whitsunday Islands. Since then the business has grown and now 2 boats showcase Luke's genuine passion for sailing and love of all things aquatic. Everyone at ISail Whitsundays prides themselves on personalised service aboard quality boats. Each tour sails, visits Whitehaven Beach including Hill Inlet Lookout and snorkels in at least 2 of the best fringing coral reef locations. Sailing with a small group offers many advantages. Boats taking less than 13 guests are allowed full access to the marine park, meaning ISail's boats can visit the best whitsunday locations whilst avoiding the crowds. There are 2 boats within the company: The 14.9m long yacht Blizzard and the 14.2m long catamaran On Ice. ISail Whitsundays offers day charters and overnight tours. All tours depart and return via Northern Abell Point Marina in Airlie Beach Queensland Australia.

3. Lux Whitsundays

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Lux Whitsundays

Airlie Beach's most luxurious 2 island Day Sail and new Sunset Cruise (check attraction details) departing from Airlie Beach, Australia to 2 islands and a glorious lookout. Explore the beautiful Whitsundays while travelling aboard our beautiful 72 foot yacht S.V. Sabatayn. A Whitsundays sailing and island experience for those looking for a comfortable, special, first-class and unique experience. The very professional Lux Whitsundays crew will ensure all guests are looked after and have an amazing day. The spacious, air-conditioned and well-shaded yacht will sail to Langford Reed and either Blue Pearl Bay, Hayman Island and Bali Hai Island (also known as Black Island) with an exclusive group of only 12 passengers. This day sail is all inclusive of everything including gourmet morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, beverages, taxes, equipment and more. An unforgettable experience!

4. Whitsunday Sailing Outrigger

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Whitsunday Sailing Outrigger

This unique tour is the only sailing outrigger canoe in Australia and operates 1 1/2 hour tours on a daily basis. Sailing is a large part of the tour on the waters off Airlie Beach, Whitsundays. We also paddle and guests can help as crew if the wish. Tours depart from the Lagoon Beach, a short stroll through the township of Airlie beach.

5. Whitsunday Jetski Tours

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Whitsunday Jetski Tours

Multi award winning Whitsunday Jetski Tours offers exciting adventure tours in the Whitsundays and is the first and only guided jetski tour operating from Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach to the Whitsunday Islands. Guests can ride the latest Sea-Doo GTI jetski into the beautiful world heritage Whitsunday Island Marine Park. Three tours operate daily, the Airlie Adventure, also known as the ‘Turtle Tour’ with sea turtles often encountered, the Two Island Safari, exploring the waterways of South Molle and Daydream Island, and the Ultimate Island Trek, an epic jetski journey to the island oasis of Palm Bay Resort.

6. Ocean Rafting

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5.0 based on 7,589 reviews

Ocean Rafting

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.

7. Ocean Dynamics

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Ocean Dynamics

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.

8. GSL Marine

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GSL Marine

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!

9. Whitsunday Stand Up Paddle and Kayak

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Whitsunday Stand Up Paddle and Kayak

With our pristine water ways we operate out of too beautiful locations-The calm water ways of Shingley Beach right next next to the picturesque Able point marina and Airlie Beach in the heart of our town center weather permitting.We offer our intro to stand up paddle-SUP-witch will give you an excellent foundation into the worlds fastest growing water sport-We also offer Hire of both SUP and Kayak and sales-All of our instructors have the highest training and safety standards from experience from all over the world-Customized options for families-corporates-businesses-sports clubs etc.

10. Whitsunday Escape

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Whitsunday Escape

A bareboat sailing holiday with Whitsunday Escape! Whitsunday Escape is Australia’s biggest bareboat charter boat company specialising in skipper yourself charters. You can rent a boat and sail/drive it yourself without the assistance of a professional skipper or crew. The boats are fully self-contained. You don’t need a boat licence or sailing qualification to hire a bareboat, just some boating experience, and if you want to sail, you also need some sailing experience. With its countless anchorages, deserted beaches, pristine coral reefs, and island resorts that welcome visiting boats the Whitsunday Island group is one of the finest cruising destinations in the world. The Whitsunday Escape charter base is located at Coral Sea Marina Resort in Airlie Beach on the Queensland Coast, approximately halfway between Brisbane and Cairns at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.

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