7 Snorkeling Trips in Airlie Beach to Plan a Day Around

1.Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,777 reviews · from $149Our pick

High-speed rafting to Whitehaven Beach with guided snorkeling, reef talks, and a Hill Inlet lookout walk in Australia’s Whitsundays.

“Ocean Rafting you are blessed to have Brad and Georgie. What an amazing day - the boat trip was heaps of fun, great communication, lunch was beautiful and fresh, being ahead of the crowds all day was also a plus. Highly recommend this tour, snorkelling was the best we've ever seen. Thanks for a perfect 5 star day!”

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2.Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,953 reviews · from $164

Full-day Whitsundays cruise with Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet views, and two Great Barrier Reef snorkeling stops on a high-speed catamaran.

“It was amazing from the time of check in to the first port at Manta Ray Bay to snorkelling with the fish and then the second point to snorkel with the coral, amazing. Lunch and finally Whitehaven beach. Stunning to view from the Lookout. On the way back a whale or whale's were spotted. A spectacular ending to a wonderful day. All the crew from the bus ride to check in with Zac to our skipper Jarrad and first hand Jett were amazing. Thank you Red Cat Adventures”

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3.Fly Raft Package w Scenic Flight & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 788 reviews · 1 day · from $378

Airlie Beach Fly Raft package: 60-minute Reef scenic flight, fast boat to Whitehaven, Hill Inlet walk, snorkeling, and lunch.

“A very well organised trip with friendly knowledgeable staff”

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4.Providence Whitehaven Day Sail with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 640 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $137Best value

A small-group Whitehaven Beach day sail from Airlie Beach on a 62-ft schooner, with Hill Inlet lookout walks and Great Barrier Reef snorkeling.

“Hi, thank you so much for so beautiful day, we really love it ✨”

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5.Whitsunday: Whitsunday Islands Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 486 reviews · 7 hours · from $162

7-hour Whitsundays day trip with reef snorkeling, Whitehaven Beach picnic lunch, Hill Inlet lookout views, and possible humpback whales.

“Everything was great! The crew was incredible, super attentive, kind and funny. We had 4 boys on board who deff made a difference. Day was beautiful, food was incredible, snorkeling spot was one of the BEST i have ever been and one thing i noticed is that compared to other companies, being with Big Fury was a bit of a smaller group, which i think it made it better too. They were very smart to coordinate to show up to the spots once bigger groups like sea link and ocean rafting were leaving so we had the spots all to ourselves. We also saw whales, which was the cherry on…”

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6.Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · 8 hours · from $211

Airlie Beach Outer Great Barrier Reef snorkelling on a fast air-conditioned catamaran with snacks, lunch, and multiple reef stops.

“Brilliant day out on the reef with a very competent team - family of 5 adults travelled together - really super day out . We saw the Reef - a baby shark, large tortoise, giant sea Snail and a to. Of different fish . Amazing trip”

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7.British Defender 3D2N Whitsunday Snorkelling Sailing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $530

3-day Whitsundays sailing and snorkelling from Airlie Beach on the British Defender, with great crew, meals, and island time.

“Had an awesome experience. Zak, Senna and Maik were an AWESOME crew that took great care of us. They ensured we had a great experience, even with some rainy weather. We had so much fun. Can’t wait to go back!!”

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