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We compared all 53 experiences in Airlie Beach so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.7 53 experiences from AU$ 28 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Snorkeling Whitsundays: Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet
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Snorkeling Whitsundays: Whitehaven Beach & Hill InletSnorkel two pristine reefs in the Whitsundays, then walk to Hill Inlet Lookout and spend hours on Whitehaven Beach, lunch.
5,022 reviews
4.87★
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ZHPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 249per person
Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour from Airlie Beach
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★Top rated
Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour from Airlie BeachRide the latest Sea-Doo jet skis from Coral Sea Marina into the Whitsunday Islands Marine Park with a guide, no license or experience needed.
3,557 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 130per person
Whitehaven Beach Snorkeling Cruise with Two Reef Stops
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Best value
Whitehaven Beach Snorkeling Cruise with Two Reef StopsSnorkel the Great Barrier Reef twice on a full-day cruise from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, with lunch, gear and pickup included.
3,201 reviews
4.86★
Duration
8h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 250per person

Recommended (7)

Whitehaven Beach Tour from Airlie Beach: Snorkel or All-Day Relax
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Travelers' pick
Whitehaven Beach Tour from Airlie Beach: Snorkel or All-Day Relax
1,122 reviews
4.88★
Duration
8h
fromAU$ 239per person
Airlie Beach: Heart Reef & Whitsundays 1-Hour Scenic Flight
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Travelers' pick
Airlie Beach: Heart Reef & Whitsundays 1-Hour Scenic Flight
867 reviews
4.77★
Duration
1h 30m
fromAU$ 339per person
2-Day Whitsunday Islands Sailing Tour: Trimaran Avatar
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2-Day Whitsunday Islands Sailing Tour: Trimaran Avatar
820 reviews
4.73★
Duration
2d
fromAU$ 599per person
2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise: Whitehaven & Reef Snorkel
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2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise: Whitehaven & Reef Snorkel
786 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2d
fromAU$ 649per person
Whitsunday Islands Sail & Snorkel: Langford Sandbar & Reef
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Travelers' pick
Whitsunday Islands Sail & Snorkel: Langford Sandbar & Reef
781 reviews
4.77★
Duration
8h 30m
fromAU$ 219AU$ 197per person
2-day Whitsundays snorkeling aboard Matador racing yacht
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2-day Whitsundays snorkeling aboard Matador racing yacht
520 reviews
4.76★
Duration
2d
fromAU$ 495per person
Snorkeling Whitsunday Islands: Camira sailing catamaran
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Likely to sell out
Snorkeling Whitsunday Islands: Camira sailing catamaran
502 reviews
4.63★
Duration
10h
fromAU$ 259per person

Top rated (10)

2-Day Whitsunday Islands Sailing: Broomstick Yacht Adventure
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2-Day Whitsunday Islands Sailing: Broomstick Yacht Adventure2-day sailing tour of the Whitsunday Islands from Airlie Beach aboard the maxi yacht Broomstick, with 2 nights onboard, snorkeling at coral reefs.
233 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3d
Tue, Thu and Sat
14:00
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromAU$ 729per person
Private Tuk-Tuk Tours Airlie Beach: Local Guide, Your Schedule
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Private Tuk-Tuk Tours Airlie Beach: Local Guide, Your ScheduleFeel the breeze on a private Airlie Beach tuk-tuk tour with local guide, food tastings or sunset ride. Flexible times, pickup included, laughter guaranteed.
291 reviews
4.95★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 30per person
Whitehaven Beach Day Tour from Airlie Beach: BBQ & Hill Inlet
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Whitehaven Beach Day Tour from Airlie Beach: BBQ & Hill InletFull-day Whitsundays tour from Airlie Beach with Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet bushwalk and snorkeling. Includes stinger suits, transfers and morning tea.
239 reviews
4.95★
Duration
8h
Next departure: 7 Jun 2027Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 235per person
2-Day Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure: Condor Yacht
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2-Day Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure: Condor YachtTwo nights sailing the Whitsunday Islands aboard the maxi yacht Condor with snorkeling, Whitehaven Beach and meals included.
351 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3d
Mon, Thu and Sat
14:00
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromAU$ 729per person
Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Segway Rainforest Tour & Morning Tea
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Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Segway Rainforest Tour & Morning TeaGlide 9km through Conway National Park rainforest on Australia's only Segway tour. Includes hotel pickup, guide, morning tea, and 3.5 hours on the Whitsunday Great Walk.
160 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h 30m
Every day
09:15
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 170per person
Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride: 800hp speed and spins
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Travelers' pick
Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride: 800hp speed and spinsJet boat ride in Airlie Beach with 30-minute high-speed adventure around Pioneer Bay, rain jacket and photos included, 180s.
310 reviews
4.92★
Duration
30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 99per person
Whitehaven Beach Full-Day Cruise from Airlie Beach
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Whitehaven Beach Full-Day Cruise from Airlie BeachSail a catamaran from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, with guided walks on white sand and a full lunch onboard.
184 reviews
4.90★
Duration
8h
Every day except Wednesday
09:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 265per person
Whitsundays Sailing Tour: Whitehaven Beach & Snorkeling
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Whitsundays Sailing Tour: Whitehaven Beach & SnorkelingSail the Whitsunday Islands for 2 days and 2 nights aboard the maxi yacht Hammer, with snorkeling gear, meals and crew included: sleep on the boat.
205 reviews
4.89★
Duration
3d
Wed, Fri and Sun
14:00
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromAU$ 729per person
Cedar Creek Rainforest Tour from Airlie Beach with Guide
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Likely to sell out
Cedar Creek Rainforest Tour from Airlie Beach with GuideSmall-group rainforest walk and swim at Cedar Creek near Airlie Beach with eco guide, morning tea and fresh banana bread included.
158 reviews
4.86★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 95per person
Proserpine - Airlie Beach: Family Shuttle & Local Insights
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Travelers' pick
Proserpine - Airlie Beach: Family Shuttle & Local InsightsArrive in Airlie Beach with a family-run airport transfer from Proserpine, including door-to-door pickup, local stories, and help with luggage. Easy booking.
143 reviews
4.86★
Duration
35m
start times · Every day
47
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 48per person

Lowest price (10)

Proserpine to Airlie Beach Airport Transfer & Pickup
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Travelers' pick
Proserpine to Airlie Beach Airport Transfer & PickupOne-way airport transfer between Proserpine Airport and Airlie Beach with door-to-door pickup, luggage help, and local driver insights. 35 minutes, all accommodations served.
66 reviews
4.64★
Duration
35m
start times · Every day
47
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 28per person
Whitsunday Coast Airport to Airlie Beach: One-Way Transfer
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Travelers' pick
Whitsunday Coast Airport to Airlie Beach: One-Way TransferOne-way airport transfer from Whitsunday Coast to Airlie Beach resorts. Air-conditioned van or coach, door-to-door drop-off, luggage trailers and infant seats included.
10 reviews
4.80★
Duration
45m–1h 30m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 28per person
Proserpine Airport to Airlie Beach: Shared Shuttle with Local Driver
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Likely to sell out
Proserpine Airport to Airlie Beach: Shared Shuttle with Local DriverShared shuttle from Proserpine Airport to Airlie Beach hotels. Driver meets you at arrivals with name sign, handles luggage, and provides door-to-door drop-off service.
85 reviews
4.25★
Duration
40m
start times · Every day
11
Live guide EN · ZHHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 29per person
Airlie Beach Turtle Spotting Cruise: Electric Boat Max 8
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Travelers' pick
Airlie Beach Turtle Spotting Cruise: Electric Boat Max 8Cruise Turtle Bay and Pigeon Island on Airlie Beach's only electric boat with a live guide: eight passengers maximum, emissions-free.
125 reviews
4.85★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 69per person
Sundowner Sunset Cruise Airlie Beach: Fully covered catamaran
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Sundowner Sunset Cruise Airlie Beach: Fully covered catamaranSundowner is a fully covered catamaran departing Able Point Marina for a two-hour sunset cruise around Pioneer Bay.
55 reviews
4.51★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Free cancellationfromAU$ 75per person
Airlie Beach Trike Tours: Customizable Route with Bluetooth Comms
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Airlie Beach Trike Tours: Customizable Route with Bluetooth CommsGuided trike tour around Airlie Beach with customizable stops: speak directly to your rider through in-helmet Bluetooth, change the route on the fly.
82 reviews
4.98★
Duration
30m–3h
Every dayLive guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 75per person
Airlie Beach Sunset Cruise & Sparkling Wine from Coral Sea Marina
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Travelers' pick
Airlie Beach Sunset Cruise & Sparkling Wine from Coral Sea MarinaAirlie Beach sunset cruise with complimentary sparkling wine and antipasto. Catamaran, turtle spotting in Pioneer Bay, licensed bar. Departs Coral Sea Marina daily.
159 reviews
4.58★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Free cancellationfromAU$ 75per person
Whitsundays Sunset Sailing: Schooner Cruise from Airlie Beach
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Travelers' pick
Whitsundays Sunset Sailing: Schooner Cruise from Airlie BeachSail a 62-foot gaff-rigged schooner across Whitsundays Bay at sunset from Airlie Beach, with champagne and snacks included.
356 reviews
4.15★
Duration
2h
Every day
17:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 95per person
Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat Sunset Tour: 1.5 hours
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Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat Sunset Tour: 1.5 hoursWatch the Whitsundays sunset from a glass bottom boat with complimentary hotel pickup, onboard bar, and commentary: family-friendly for all ages.
18 reviews
4.83★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day except Wednesday
17:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 99per person
Lady Enid Sunset Sail Airlie Beach: Adults Only
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Travelers' pick
Lady Enid Sunset Sail Airlie Beach: Adults OnlyAdults-only sunset cruise on Lady Enid from Airlie Beach with Aperol Spritz, antipasto and a two-hour sail past Pioneer Bay, Turtle Bay and the Whitsunday islands.
51 reviews
4.47★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day except Wednesday and Friday
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 105per person
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Airlie Beach at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05

  • Most booked: Snorkeling Whitsundays: Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet, AU$ 249 (7h, 4.87★ · 5,022).
  • Top rated: Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour from Airlie Beach, AU$ 130 (2h 30m, 4.92★ · 3,557).
  • Best value: Whitehaven Beach Snorkeling Cruise with Two Reef Stops, AU$ 250 (8h, 4.86★ · 3,201).

Of the 53 experiences: 48 with free cancellation, 47 with instant confirmation, 24 with hotel pickup and 37 bookable last-minute.

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