Airlie Beach: all 8 tours and excursions for your cruise

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Airlie beach coastal highlights and scenic views

  • Cruise line: Silversea
OverviewTake in the coastal beauty of the Whitsundays on a relaxed tour featuring scenic viewpoints, beachside stops, and time to unwind at a waterfront venue. Enjoy sweeping views from Shute Harbour and Cannonvale Beach before pausing at Northerlies for light refreshments and a drink.Highlights• Take in elevated views over Shute Harbour, where the coastline and islands stretch across the horizon.• Pause at Cannonvale Beach to feel the sea breeze and capture photographs of the relaxed shoreline...

Snorkel safari

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Embrace your sense of adventure and the beauty of the Whitsundays during this exhilarating, half-day sailing and snorkelling excursion to Hook Island. Airlie Beach, Semi-RIB-Boat-Ride, Whitsunday Passage, Hook Island, Reef Snorkelling After tendering ashore, meet your captain and embark a high-speed, semi-rigid inflatable boat for an exhilarating ride across the Whitsunday Passage to Hook Island. Upon arrival, receive your safety and snorkelling instructions and equipment,...

Reef & islands scenic flight

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Experience the spectacular beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands from a unique perspective during this panoramic flight-seeing excursion. Airlie Beach, Flight-Seeing Tour, Great Barrier Reef, Whitsunday Islands Depart the pier for the short drive to the Whitsunday Airport. After receiving your pre-flight weigh-in and safety instructions, board your plane and begin your approximately one-hour flight-seeing tour over the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday...

Sea-kayaking adventure

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Explore the awe-inspiring Whitsunday Islands in a unique new way during this scenic and invigorating, half-day sea-kayaking excursion. Shute Harbour, Guided Kayaking Adventure, Coral Reefs, Tropical Islands Depart the pier for the short drive to Shute Harbour. Upon arrival, receive your safety and kayaking instructions and gear, then embark your two-seat kayak and begin your approximately two-hour, 3.7-mile (about six-kilometre) guided kayaking tour. This fun-filled...

Escape to whitehaven beach

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Experience the scenic natural splendour of the Whitsundays during this relaxing, half-day excursion to Whitehaven Beach via catamaran. Airlie Beach, Catamaran Cruise, Whitehaven Beach Depart the pier aboard a catamaran for the scenic, approximately 30-minute cruise to Whitehaven Beach. En route, learn about the history and natural wonders of the area. Upon arrival, spend approximately two hours on this beautiful, pristine island. Swimming, Sunbathing, Beachcombing,...

Tropical island hiking adventure

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Discover the breathtaking beauty and rich history of South Molle Island on this fully guided wilderness adventure. South Molle IslandAfter a short transfer to Shute Harbor enjoy a short scenic and unique barge vessel transfer to South Molle Island, setting the stage for an unforgettable exploration of its natural wonders. On arrival embark on an unforgettable walking adventure on the stunning tropical island located in the heart of the Whitsundays. Your walk will cover the sub-tropical rainforest,...

Glass bottom boat experience

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Discover the underwater wonders of the Whitsundays during this easy and enjoyable glass-bottom boat excursion from Airlie Beach. Transfer to Shute HarbourDepart the port of Airlie Beach for a short, approximately 15-minute coach transfer to Shute Harbour. The drive offers pleasant coastal scenery as you travel toward this picturesque harbour, gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. Glass Bottom Boat ExperienceUpon arrival at Shute Harbour, step aboard a covered glass-bottom boat designed for comfort...

Whitehaven beach escape by catamaran

  • Cruise line: Silversea
OverviewSail through the Whitsunday Islands by catamaran to reach Whitehaven Beach, where soft silica sand and clear waters invite relaxed exploration. Enjoy free time to swim, stroll, or simply unwind on this remote stretch of coastline before returning to the ship with a packed lunch.Highlights• Cruise across the Whitsunday Islands, taking in wide ocean views and the shifting blues of the Coral Sea.• Step onto fine silica sand that stays cool underfoot, offering a tactile and distinctly different...