Snorkeling Tours in Airlie Beach at a glance
- Our pick: Great Barrier Reef & Whitehaven: Fast Snorkel Tour, Hill Inlet, AU$ 333 per person (8h, 4.73★ · 275).
- Also recommended: Whitehaven Beach Snorkeling Cruise with Two Reef Stops, AU$ 250 per person (8h, 4.86★ · 3,210).
- Also recommended: Snorkeling Whitsundays: Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet, AU$ 249 per person (7h, 4.87★ · 5,028).
Price per person across the 12 options priced per person: AU$ 197–AU$ 729 (median AU$ 259). With 100+ reviews: 11 of 12.
Of the 12 options: 12 with live guides in English, 11 with free cancellation, 10 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup, 6 kid-friendly and 6 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Snorkeling Tours in Airlie Beach — Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, Whitsunday Passage and 3 more
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
12 options
Great Barrier Reef & Whitehaven: Fast Snorkel Tour, Hill Inlet Feel the rush to the Great Barrier Reef, snorkel vibrant corals, walk Hill Inlet, and relax on Whitehaven Beach: all in one day with lunch and guided snorkeling. Every day · 08:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.73 (275 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 333 per person
Whitehaven Beach Snorkeling Cruise with Two Reef Stops Snorkel 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. Every day · 09:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.86 (3,210 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 250 per person
Snorkeling Whitsundays: Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet Snorkel two pristine reefs in the Whitsundays, then walk to Hill Inlet Lookout and spend hours on Whitehaven Beach, lunch. Every day · 08:45 and 10:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.87 (5,028 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 249 per person
Whitehaven Beach Tour from Airlie Beach: Snorkel or All-Day Relax High-speed catamaran from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach with buffet lunch, guided lookout walk, and unlimited beach transfers. Every day · 09:00 · Up to age 85 ★ 4.88 (1,124 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 239 per person
Whitsunday Islands Sail & Snorkel: Langford Sandbar & Reef Full-day Whitsunday sail from Airlie Beach with snorkeling at fringing reef, Langford Sandbar walk, lunch and all gear included. Small group, sunset return. Every day · 10:00 · From age 12 ★ 4.77 (786 reviews) Duration: 8h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 197 per person
Snorkeling Whitsunday Islands: Camira sailing catamaran Sail Australia's largest catamaran through the Whitsunday Islands with lunch, drinks and snorkel gear included, moor at Whitehaven Beach and hike to Hill Inlet lookout. Every day · 07:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.63 (502 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 259 per person
2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise: Whitehaven & Reef Snorkel Sail from Airlie Beach 2 nights on Spank Me, snorkeling Luncheon Bay, Caves Cove, Blue Pearl Bay, Whitehaven Beach with meals and gear. Wed, Fri and Sun · 10:30 · Ages 16–80 ★ 4.79 (786 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 649 per person
2-day Whitsundays snorkeling aboard Matador racing yacht Sail the Whitsundays aboard Matador, a racing yacht, and snorkel Great Barrier Reef fringing reefs with a local guide. Includes meals. Mon, Wed and Sat · 08:00 · From age 12 ★ 4.76 (520 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 495 per person
Lady Enid Sailing Tour: Whitehaven Beach & Snorkel Sail Whitsunday Islands on classic yacht Lady Enid with snorkeling, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, gourmet meals, and hotel pickup. Wed and Fri · 08:00 · Ages 18–85 ★ 4.68 (213 reviews) Duration: 9h–11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 295 per person
Snorkeling Airlie Beach: Scenic Flight & Reef Tour Fly over Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach, then snorkel pristine coral reefs on the same day from Airlie Beach. Every day · 07:00 and 08:15 · Pickup available · Up to age 79 ★ 4.85 (362 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 565 per person
Whitsundays Sailing Tour: Whitehaven Beach & Snorkeling Sail 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. Wed, Fri and Sun · 14:00 · Ages 18–39 ★ 4.89 (205 reviews) Duration: 3d Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from AU$ 729 per person
Snorkeling Airlie Beach: Small group sail with SUP & kayak Step onto a luxe Whitsunday Islands catamaran for sailing, snorkeling fringing reefs, paddle boarding, and a tropical buffet lunch. Includes gear & max 29 guests. Every day except Friday · 09:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.85 (95 reviews) Duration: 6h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 216 per person
All 12 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barrier Reef & Whitehaven: Fast Snorkel Tour, Hill InletOur pick | AU$ 333 per person | 8h | 4.73★ · 275 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Whitehaven Beach Snorkeling Cruise with Two Reef StopsAlso recommendedPickup offered | AU$ 250 per person | 8h | 4.86★ · 3,210 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Snorkeling Whitsundays: Whitehaven Beach & Hill InletAlso recommendedPickup offered | AU$ 249 per person | 7h | 4.87★ · 5,028 | Every day · 08:45 and 10:00 | English, Chinese |
| Whitehaven Beach Tour from Airlie Beach: Snorkel or All-Day Relax | AU$ 239 per person | 8h | 4.88★ · 1,124 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Whitsunday Islands Sail & Snorkel: Langford Sandbar & Reef | AU$ 197 per person | 8h 30m | 4.77★ · 786 | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Snorkeling Whitsunday Islands: Camira sailing catamaran | AU$ 259 per person | 10h | 4.63★ · 502 | Every day · 07:30 | English |
| 2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise: Whitehaven & Reef Snorkel | AU$ 649 per person | 2d | 4.79★ · 786 | Wed, Fri and Sun · 10:30 | English |
| 2-day Whitsundays snorkeling aboard Matador racing yacht | AU$ 495 per person | 2d | 4.76★ · 520 | Mon, Wed and Sat · 08:00 | English |
| Lady Enid Sailing Tour: Whitehaven Beach & Snorkel | AU$ 295 per person | 9h–11h | 4.68★ · 213 | Wed and Fri · 08:00 | English |
| Snorkeling Airlie Beach: Scenic Flight & Reef TourPickup offered | AU$ 565 per person | 8h | 4.85★ · 362 | Every day · 07:00 and 08:15 | English, Chinese |
| Whitsundays Sailing Tour: Whitehaven Beach & Snorkeling | AU$ 729 per person | 3d | 4.89★ · 205 | Wed, Fri and Sun · 14:00 | English |
| Snorkeling Airlie Beach: Small group sail with SUP & kayak | AU$ 216 per person | 6h 15m | 4.85★ · 95 | Every day except Friday · 09:00 | English |
By what you need
- With pickup (3): Whitehaven Beach Snorkeling Cruise with Two Reef Stops (AU$ 250 per person) · Snorkeling Whitsundays: Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet (AU$ 249 per person) · Snorkeling Airlie Beach: Scenic Flight & Reef Tour (AU$ 565 per person)